Pet Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) in Florida

Refill management for NSAIDs, gabapentin, and supplements. Symptom monitoring between in-person visits. Lifestyle modification coaching. Mobility check-ins. Senior care wellness planning. A $64.99 video visit gets you a Florida-licensed vet who can prescribe medications via RexVetRx (same-day delivery in most major Florida ZIPs) or refer to in-person care when needed.

Common signs include: Slower to rise after rest or sleep; Reluctance to jump, climb stairs, or get in/out of the car; Lameness that worsens after exercise; Personality changes — irritable, less affectionate, hiding (cats); Difficulty grooming (cats — matted coat, especially back hips). If you're seeing these, a Florida-licensed RexVet veterinarian can review by video and recommend next steps.

Diagnosis combines orthopedic exam, gait analysis, and radiographs. Some cases benefit from joint fluid analysis or MRI.

Standard treatment approach includes: NSAIDs (carprofen, meloxicam, grapiprant) — first-line pain control; Adequan or Cartrophen injections — disease-modifying; Gabapentin — neuropathic pain layer; Joint supplements (glucosamine, omega-3, Dasuquin). Refill management for NSAIDs, gabapentin, and supplements. Symptom monitoring between in-person visits. Lifestyle modification coaching. Mobility check-ins. Senior care wellness planning.

Daily home care for arthritis: Non-slip rugs on hard floors; Orthopedic memory-foam bed; Ramps for couch/bed/car instead of jumping; Maintain ideal body weight. Florida-specific: Florida pets often hide arthritis pain longer because warm weather lets them stay active in shorter bursts — but A/C cycling between indoor cool and outdoor heat is hard on stiff joints.

In-person visits are needed for initial diagnostic radiographs, joint injections, severe acute flares, and surgical consults. Once diagnosed, ongoing management is one of the strongest telehealth use cases.

Florida pets often hide arthritis pain longer because warm weather lets them stay active in shorter bursts — but A/C cycling between indoor cool and outdoor heat is hard on stiff joints. Hot pavement and humidity also make swimming exercise less appealing in summer. RexVet FL veterinarians can prescribe NSAIDs, gabapentin, Adequan, and Librela/Solensia by video for ongoing management.

Yes. RexVet veterinarians are licensed in Florida and prescribe and refill medications via $64.99 video visits. Prescriptions are filled through RexVet's in-house pharmacy (RexVetRx) with same-day delivery in most Florida ZIP codes, or transferred to any local pharmacy.