Have you noticed your pet slowing down lately?
If you’ve noticed your pet hesitating before jumping, slowing down on walks, or finding it harder to get comfortable at rest, it may be more than just age catching up. At Pet Doctors St Lukes & Exotics Centre, we see many pets living with chronic arthritis: dogs showing stiffness through their stride, cats thinking twice before leaping, and rabbits adjusting their posture to ease discomfort.
Arthritis is a degenerative joint condition that causes inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Over time, the protective cartilage within the joint wears down, making movement less smooth and more uncomfortable.
Veterinary medicine offers excellent tools to reduce inflammation and pain: Solensia, Beransa, Zydax, and high-quality joint supplements can make a remarkable difference. These treatments improve comfort and protect joint health, but because arthritis affects how the whole body moves, supporting overall mobility is just as important.
What if your pet could move more comfortably, rediscover their natural ease of movement, and feel lighter in their body again?
That’s where osteopathic care can help.
Through gentle, hands-on treatment, osteopathy works to:
• Release areas of tension and muscular compensation
• Improve joint mobility and range of motion
• Support balanced posture and fluid movement
Over time, this helps reduce the secondary strain that often develops as pets adjust to sore or restricted areas.
Osteopathic treatment works hand in hand with your pet’s veterinary care. By improving joint mobility, circulation, and balance, osteopathy enhances the benefits of medication and supplements, allowing your pet to move with greater ease and stability.
Did you know some pet insurance providers cover osteopathic care under complementary therapy or rehabilitation benefits? It’s worth checking your policy to see if this applies to your pet’s treatment plan.
Osteopathic appointments are available at Pet Doctors St Lukes & Exotics Centre. Ask our team to learn more or book your pet’s session today
For more information on how animal osteopathic treatment can benefit your pet, follow the link here: how-osteopathy-supports-pets-living-with-arthritis
