Your veterinarian will perform a thorough
examination of your
pet's musculoskeletal system, conduct an
orthopedic exam, evaluate the gait and assess body condition score.
Studies indicate that nutritional management using a therapeutic food with high levels
of omega - 3 fatty acids, and in particular EPA, helped improve the clinical signs
of OA in dogs as measured by
pet owners, clinical
orthopedic examination, and gait analysis
of ground reaction forces.