Demographic factors associated with joint supplement use in dogs from the Dog Aging Project.

ABSTRACT: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent age-related chronic conditions that afflict companion dogs, and multiple joint supplements are available to prevent or treat OA, though the efficacy of these treatments is controversial. While the demographic factors that are associated with OA diagnosis are well established, the factors that are associated with joint supplement use are not as well studied. Using data collected from the Dog Aging Project, we analyzed owner survey responses regarding joint supplement administration and OA diagnosis for 26,951 adult dogs. In this cross-sectional analysis, logistic regression models and odds-ratios (OR) were employed to determine demographic factors of dogs and their owners that were associated with joint supplement administration. Forty percen

SUBMITTER: Hoffman JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9361857 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature