Resources|Articles|May 14, 2026

Eight things veterinarians should know about canine osteoarthritis

Author(s)Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

A slideshow on what veterinarians should know about recognizing, diagnosing, and managing OA in dogs, with insights from Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR.

This slideshow features clinical insights on canine osteoarthritis, with expert commentary from Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, taken during an earlier interview with dvm360. Kirkby Shaw is a small animal surgeon, rehabilitation specialist, and founder of Canine Arthritis Resources and Education (CARE). She practiced for 12 years in Seattle and works with Colorado State University as an orthopedic surgeon.

References

Osteoarthritis. Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. Accessed May 14, 2026. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-topics/osteoarthritis
Kirkby Shaw K, Bautista-Alejandre A. Three things to know about canine osteoarthritis. dvm360. April 29, 2025. Accessed May 14, 2026. https://www.dvm360.com/view/3-things-to-know-about-canine-osteoarthritis

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Eight things veterinarians should know about canine osteoarthritis

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