Stopping jumping onto the sofa, taking longer to get up, or shortening walks deserves a conversation about pain, not just an explanation based on age. Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease that can affect dogs and cats. At Reinavet, the purpose of a consultation is to connect what the family observes with an assessment and follow-up plan.
Signs you can observe without forcing the pet
Record difficulty getting up, climbing or descending, walking, or keeping up with usual grooming. A cat may change the height of its resting places. Do not provoke pain to check for it: note spontaneous situations and, if possible, take a brief, safe video.
How diagnosis is reached
The history and examination help assess joints, muscles, and other possible causes. X-rays or additional studies may be recommended depending on the findings. Lameness can have causes other than osteoarthritis, so a medicine should not be selected from a video or isolated description.
A plan that supports everyday life
Management may combine environmental changes, suitable activity, weight management, and prescribed treatments. Firm surfaces, nonslip support, and accessible resources can make routines easier. Choices are tailored to the patient; neither an injection nor a supplement guarantees that the disease will disappear.
Treatment and follow-up
Librela is studied for osteoarthritis pain in dogs and Solensia for cats; they are not interchangeable. Their use calls for review of expected benefits, precautions, and the applicable product information. They do not automatically replace other pain medicines. Compare specific activities between visits and report any change after treatment starts.
Continue with related information
- Librela for dogs with osteoarthritis: expected benefits, precautions, and monitoring
- Solensia in cats: osteoarthritis pain and monitoring at home
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Sources and scope
Sources checked November 2, 2026. Educational information; the indication and labeling for the specific product should be reviewed during a consultation. No self-medication regimen is provided and no foreign approval is presented as a Chilean registration.