What Are Joint Injections for Pets?

Joint injections (intra-articular injections) are advanced treatments delivered directly into an affected joint to relieve arthritis, inflammation, and joint pain in dogs and cats. By treating the joint itself, these therapies often provide faster and more effective relief than oral medications alone.

Veterinary joint injections may include:

• Arthramid® injections – a long-lasting hydrogel that lubricates and cushions the joint

• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) – regenerative therapy using platelets derived from blood to accelerate healing

• Hyaluronic acid injections – improves joint lubrication and mobility

• Corticosteroid injections – reduces severe inflammation and pain in certain cases

Our veterinarians will recommend the best arthritis treatment for your pet based on their condition, lifestyle, and overall health.

Benefits of Joint Injections for Dogs and Cats

Joint injections can provide significant relief for pets with arthritis and joint disease by:

• Reducing joint inflammation and arthritis pain

• Improving mobility and activity levels

• Lubricating and cushioning the joint

• Supporting long-term joint health

• Slowing the progression of degenerative joint disease

• Reducing reliance on daily oral pain medications

Many pets experience improved comfort and movement within days to weeks after treatment.

Arthramid® Joint Injections for Pets

At Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital, we commonly use Arthramid® joint injections for dogs suffering from arthritis.

Arthramid is a long-lasting injectable hydrogel that integrates into the joint capsule, helping to:

• Improve joint lubrication

• Reduce inflammation

• Support healthy joint function

• Provide long-term arthritis relief

Arthramid treatments can last months to years, helping pets stay active with less pain.

Signs Your Pet May Need Joint Injections

Your dog or cat may benefit from joint injections if they show signs such as:

• Limping or favoring a leg

• Difficulty standing up or lying down

• Reluctance to jump, run, or climb stairs

• Stiffness after resting

• Decreased activity or playfulness

• Pain despite taking arthritis medications

Early treatment can help protect the joint and keep your pet active longer.

Conditions Treated with Joint Injections

Veterinary joint injections are commonly used to treat:

• Osteoarthritis in dogs and cats

• Degenerative joint disease

• Hip arthritis

• Elbow arthritis

• Knee (stifle) arthritis

• Shoulder arthritis

• Chronic joint inflammation

Schedule a Joint Injection Consultation

If your pet is experiencing arthritis pain or mobility problems, our veterinary team can help determine whether joint injections are the right treatment option.

Call Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital today to schedule a consultation and learn how Arthramid and other intra-articular joint therapies can help your pet move comfortably again.