Solensia: The First and Only FDA-Approved Treatment to Control Osteoarthritis Pain in Cats

Get Your Cat Back to Their “Normal” with Solensia

Cats hide almost everything, especially pain. But if your cat is suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) pain, you’ve probably noticed changes in their everyday behavior. Things like jumping, climbing stairs, and even playing might not be so easy for them.

OA is a type of arthritis that occurs when the tissue in your cat's joints starts to get worn down, causing bones to rub against one another. You’d think this just makes moving harder, but OA can also cause severe pain. Without treatment, your cat's pain can continue to worsen.

Solensia is a monthly injection administered at your vet's office that can help control the pain your cat may experience from OA.

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While cat OA isn’t curable, the pain from OA can now be effectively managed.

Solensia helps your cat get back to moving more freely again and stops OA pain from disrupting the unique bond they share with you.

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What to Expect With Solensia

In a clinical study, cat owners reported that Solensia improved their cat’s quality of life, comfort, and overall well-being.

✅ Controls OA pain in cats which returns them to their "normal" by improving mobility

✅ A once-monthly injection given at your vet's office

✅ Works like your cat's naturally made antibodies to reduce pain signals

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Take a look at Zoetis’ OA Checklist to see if your cat is showing signs of OA pain.

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Control Dog Osteoarthritis Pain With Monthly, Long-Lasting Librela Injections

Give Your Dog More Days of Play

Librela offers long-lasting pain relief with a once-a-month injection administered by your vet.

Osteoarthritis (OA), or arthritis, is a painful chronic condition of the joints. Pain from OA can severely affect the health and well-being of your dog. Although we can’t cure OA, we can control the pain it causes, which can help your dog be more active and improve their overall quality of life.

• OA is a type of arthritis that happens when protective tissue in the joints is worn down, causing bones to rub against one another.

• Dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds can have OA pain—it’s not just a condition seen in older dogs.

• OA decreases your dog’s willingness to play, affects their quality of life, and makes it hard for you to do the things you love together.
  

Ask your vet about the newest osteoarthritis injection for dogs.

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One Monthly Injection of Librela Can Reduce Your Dog's OA Pain

By reducing OA pain and helping to restore mobility, your dog can feel better and you can get back to the activities you 
both love.

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Why Librela for Dogs?

✅ By decreasing OA pain, Librela can increase your dog's activity and improve their quality of life.

✅ Effectively controls Canine OA pain with a once-a-month injection given by a veterinary professional.

✅ Available in Europe since 2021, with over 6.8 million doses distributed.

How is Librela different from other pain management medications?

Librela is a monoclonal antibody that specifically targets a key driver of OA pain. It works to reduce pain signals, making it easier for your dog to move and play. Your veterinarian will decide which type of OA medication is best for your dog. Ask your veterinarian if Librela is right for your dog.

It is important that your dog is at an ideal weight and is getting the proper amount of exercise to help manage OA pain. Your veterinarian will work with you on an OA pain management plan that best suits your dog.

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Take a look at Zoetis’ OA Checklist to see if your dog is showing signs of OA pain.

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Toxic Medications & Products For Pets

It’s natural to want to ease your pet’s pain if they are experiencing illness or discomfort. But before you act, you must be aware that common medications used for adults and even children can be toxic and even fatal to your pet.

It is always recommended that you contact your veterinarian before administering any medications to your pets. It could be the difference between life and death.

Danger Lurks in the Medicine Cabinet

Tylenol: Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in this pain reliever, is very toxic in cats. The drug interferes with oxygen uptake in the blood of cats and can result in death if not treated promptly. Acetaminophen (also used in Excedrin and other aspirin-free drugs) can be used in dogs, but there is a fine line between the effective dose and the toxic dose. Consult with your veterinarian. Acetaminophen overdose in dogs can cause severe liver damage.

Aspirin: This drug is also very toxic to cats except in a very low dose. At times, veterinarians will use aspirin as an anticoagulant for cats with heart disease. This should only be done under a veterinarian’s supervision, as aspirin can be fatal. Dogs can tolerate this drug, and veterinarians will sometimes recommend it for use as a pain reliever. Chronic use of the drug produces side effects.

Ibuprofen: This is the active ingredient in over-the-counter medications such as Advil, Motrin, and "cold and flu" medications, and is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID). This drug is never recommended for cats or dogs, as it can result in severe gastric ulcers or acute kidney failure. Accidental ingestion should be treated immediately. Ibuprofen and other human NSAIDS should never be used in pets, as there are veterinary specific NSAIDS that are less toxic. Drugs like Rimadyl, Deramaxx, and Meloxicam are veterinary prescribed NSAIDS, and are much safer for pets.

Naproxen: This is the active ingredient in Aleve or Anaprox, and is a very potent NSAID. Even the smallest of doses can result in severe symptoms of gastric ulcers, stomach perforations, or acute kidney failure in animals, and should never be used in animals.

DID YOU KNOW?

Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are two of the most common pet poisons.

Over-The-Counter Products to Skip

Tear supplements with antibiotics: Dogs with chronically dry eyes (commonly a problem in short-faced dogs with protruding eyes) need tear supplements to help with lubrication and keep them comfortable. But read the label: Some of these products contain neomycin, an antibacterial that should be administered under the advice of your veterinarian only.

Alcohol-based ear treatments: Alcohol burns and inflames the sensitive tissues of the ear canal while drying them out, which actually makes problematic ears worse. And yet, a quick internet search will show you all kinds of “home remedy” sites encouraging its use. (Along with gentian violet, another Internet “cure” that’s not recommended by veterinarians.) If your pet has an ear infection, you need to take him to your veterinarian. After that is resolved, you can use a veterinary-recommended cleaner on a regular basis to help keep the ears clean and healthy.

Hydrogen peroxide: While commonly, effectively and safely used to induce vomiting in dogs, hydrogen peroxide should not be used on wounds. The fizz created when it interacts with tissue makes it seem like something good is happening, hydrogen peroxide, in fact, inflames the healthy skin around a wound, which increases healing time. However, recent studies have shown that it’s not even an effective antibacterial.

Steroid creams: We all know how miserable itching makes us, and when your dog is scratching, you’re almost as miserable as they are, just from watching and listening. But don’t just slap a steroid cream on the itchy spot; you may be making an infection worse, or you may just be wasting your money. Your veterinarian has many ways to help stop the itch, but the problem needs to be correctly diagnosed before any of them will work properly.

What to Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned

If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned by a medication, call your veterinarian immediately. If your veterinarian is not available, call an animal poison control. There is often a charge with these services, but paying a minimal fee could save your pet’s life.

• Pet Poison Helpline: 1-800-213-6680

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