Osteoarthritis: The Multimodal Mindset — CE Course — CE Portal | Dr. Rosie DVM
Osteoarthritis: The Multimodal Mindset
Dr. Rosemary Stolzer-Bolton, DVM, DVMAll SpeciesFree Preview
Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 60–80% of dogs over 8 years and 90%+ of cats over 12 years—yet feline OA remains dramatically underdiagnosed. This episode moves beyond NSAIDs into a complete systems approach: pain scoring tools you can implement tomorrow, anti-NGF monoclonal antibodies that represent a paradigm shift, and environmental modifications that cost nothing but change everything. Follow Luna, a 12-year-old cat whose owner thought she was 'just slowing down,' through a multimodal protocol that restores both mobility and quality of life.
Learning Objectives
1Explain the difference between OA pain mechanisms in dogs vs. cats and identify why feline OA is dramatically underdiagnosed
2Analyze the mechanism of action of monoclonal antibody anti-NGF therapies (Librela and Solensia) and how they differ from NSAIDs
3Build a complete multimodal OA protocol for a feline patient, including NSAID selection, environmental modifications, nutraceuticals, and integrative modalities
4Evaluate validated pain scoring tools—CBPI, LOAD, Feline Grimace Scale, Helsinki Chronic Pain Index—and apply them for treatment monitoring
5Identify appropriate environmental modifications and weight management strategies specific to osteoarthritic cats
Course Syllabus
1
Opening Case: Meet LunaPreview
case-intro
5 min
2
OA in Dogs and Cats: A Tale of Two Presentations
presentations
10 min
3
Pain Scoring Tools: Measuring What Matters
pain-scoring
8 min
4
The New Pharmacologic Landscape: Anti-NGF Monoclonal Antibodies
anti-ngf
12 min
5
Building a Complete Multimodal Protocol
multimodal-protocol
12 min
6
Luna at 3 Months: Case Resolution and Long-Term Management
case-resolution
8 min
Final Assessment
10 questions · Passing score: 70%
Complete all course modules to unlock the assessment. Upon passing, your CE certificate will be generated automatically.