REPEAT MEDICATION

Arthritis

A three month health assessment for arthritis patients is essential for the following reasons:

Arthritis management involves many different types of treatment. The treatment plan evolves with the different stages of the disease.
Leaving patients longer than three months before assessment may risk a pet being in pain longer than required - they can't always tell us that they are ill or in pain.
Your pet's body weight may fluctuate, necessitating small changes to doses.
Often medications are added or taken away based on the current state of your pet's arthritis. An assessment with a vet is vital to accurately do this.
Arthritis management is a rapidly changing field - often there are new treatments that become available and can be applied to appropriate cases.
Many medications have potential side effects which are important to check for regularly and, in some situations, prevent them.
Some medications can make unrelated diseases worse, especially if it is a new problem, so a regular health assessment can highlight problems earlier.
Pets are good at hiding symptoms so we often can't tell if they are uncomfortable or in pain, so a physical examination is often necessary.