Sponsored by Elanco. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description: Canine osteoarthritis is a complex disease that impacts quality of life for many of our canine patients. Part 1 of this podcast series will focus on the epidemiology of this disease, the importance of a proactive approach to diagnosis, and will introduce a standardized staging tool to be utilized in general practice.  Learning Objectives: Recognize that osteoarthritis affects the entire joint Appreciate that canine osteoarthritis impacts many younger dogs and is not an “old-dog” disease Understand the importance of a proactive approach utilizing the Canine OsteoArthritis Staging Tool