Seeking Dogs with Arthritis for a Joint Supplement Study

The Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Team at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is looking for participants in a large joint supplement study!

Eligibility Criteria

  • Dogs 3+ years old, weighing 10-100 lbs (4.5-45 kg)
  • Symptomatic for arthritis (e.g. limping, trouble jumping, stairs, difficulty getting up, etc)
  • X-ray confirmation of arthritis
  • No other unstable diseases
  • Diet and supplements stable for 90 days
  • No Librela shots in the last 2 months

Exclusions

  • A concomitant systemic or neurological disease (including neoplasia and obesity BCS ≥8/9)
  • Joint instability due to ruptured ligament, trauma, IMPA, other
  • Received glucocorticoids of any type (prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone) in the last 30 days
  • Received Librela in the last 2 months
  • Received intra-articular injection of any material into any joint within 90 days prior to enrollment
  • Started a joint prescription diet (e.g Hill’s J/D, Purina JM) within 90 days prior to enrollment (can enroll if more than 90 days)
  • Surgery on any joint within 180 days before enrollment

The study will require two in-person visits to our New York City location and three telephone follow-ups over a 90-day period. 

Study Benefits

  • Free complete bloodwork and urine analysis 
  • Free orthopedic exams 
  • Free objective gait analysis 
  • Free joint supplement (during study or at end of study if placebo). 
  • $100 for pet owners on completion of study / $50 for referring veterinarians

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