Integrative Medicine
Managing the Pain of Feline Degenerative Joint Disease
Managing pain in cats with DJD can be challenging; fortunately, several options exist.
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DVM, MS, DACVSMR
Dr. Huntingford is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. She is certified in chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. She is the owner and medical director of the Essex Animal Hospital, Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness, in Essex, Ontario. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation; in 2018, she received a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Huntingford is a consultant for the VIN Rehab/Sports Medicine/Chronic Pain Board and lectures nationally and internationally on a variety of holistic topics, including rehabilitation and geriatric medicine. She has co-authored several textbook chapters and published a number of peer-reviewed manuscripts. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time on her farm/winery with her chef husband, Harold, and their pugs, cats, horses, and a few adult children.
Managing pain in cats with DJD can be challenging; fortunately, several options exist.
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