Arthritis & Mobility Support

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain in older dogs and cats, yet it often goes untreated because owners mistake the signs as "just slowing down." If your dog struggles to rise in the morning, hesitates to climb stairs, or your cat has stopped jumping onto countertops, they may be experiencing painful joint inflammation.

Dr. Loomis provides in-home mobility evaluations to assess joint range of motion, pinpoint areas of pain, and design customized joint care plans—all in the comfort of your pet's home environment. 

Signs of Arthritis in Pets

Dogs: Reluctance to stand or climb, stiffness, limping, lagging behind on walks, muscle loss in rear legs, or licking at joints.

Cats: Sleeping more, hesitating before jumping, urinating outside the litter box (due to pain when stepping inside), unkempt coat (due to inability to groom comfortably).

Our Joint Care Management Plans

We use a multimodal approach to reduce joint inflammation and restore your pet's comfort:

Medical Pain Management: Tailored prescriptions for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or newer targeted joint pain therapies.

Specialty Joint Diets: High-quality prescription foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, and chondroitin, orderable through our Online Pharmacy.

Nutritional Supplements: Veterinary-approved joint support supplements (like Dasuquin or Adequan) that protect cartilage and improve joint fluid quality.

Environmental Optimization: Simple steps you can take at home—like adding non-slip rug runners on hard floors, placing food bowls in elevated stands, or adding pet steps to couches.