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MOMS GROUP Continued from page 2 two years have some degree of arthritis. Breed, weight, body
condition, and age give guidance as to what to expect. The most
Please visit us at www.larkspurmoms.com or email us at common signs people notice is that the pet is slower rising, has
larkspurmoms@gmail.com for more details.
trouble using stairs, and is less active. Pets can be stoic and it
may be difficult to tell that your pet is in pain. Cats are particu-
We are currently looking for a director and a playgroup coor- larly notorious for hiding signs of pain. We may think they are
dinator for the Larkspur Mothers’ Group. If you are interested just getting older, and that is the reason they can’t jump as well
in leadership opportunities with the Larkspur Mothers’ Group anymore or sleep so much and not recognize there is an issue
please email us for more information. Thank you and happy that we can improve their quality of life by addressing.
spring! ~Sarah Bretz, Larkspur Mothers’ Group
The first step to help your pet is to visit your veterinarian to
PET TALK WITH PILAR identify the issues your pet may have and determine a treatment
Pilar Starman, DVM... plan to address those issues.
WE ALL AGE Excess weight often needs to be addressed with exercise and
diet changes. Excess weight not only causes additional load on
We all get older and our furry friends joints, but fat is also an active producer of inflammatory sub-
age even faster than we do. Our bod- stances that contribute to inflammation, pain, and even make
ies do not allow us to be as active as we once were and we do urinary issues and cancer more common.
not recover as well. Our joints and muscles hurt and ache at
times. Just like humans, there are options we can provide to de- There is a range of pharmaceuticals and supplements that may
crease our pets’ pain. Our furry family metabolize medications be prescribed. These will be discussed at your visit so you are
differently than we do, which makes some medications, supple- informed about the benefits and risks of each product. A ba-
ments, and treatments dangerous. Always ask your veterinarian sis of treating pain is the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
before starting any medications or supplements. medications to decrease pain. These NSAIDs carry risks that
need to be understood. Performing a baseline panel of labora-
Arthritis is a common problem in pets as they age. There are tory tests prior to their use is ideal. For optimal improvement,
studies that indicate about 80 percent of dogs over the age of
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