Well, I Think it is Not Surgical. What’s Next?

1-hour webinar from the Chronic Pain Symposium 2025, presented by Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw.
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  • Multiple-choice Quiz
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presentation overview

This presentation will review the indications for surgical management of osteoarthritis (OA) and explore the non-surgical approaches to managing OA in dogs. It will focus on managing pain effectively, addressing home environment modifications, diet and appropriate exercise, and enhancing client compliance with OA management strategies to maintain mobility and preserve quality of life.

meet the presenter

dr. kristin kirkby shaw

Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is a small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist whose career has focused on bridging the gap between these two disciplines, with specific emphasis on management of osteoarthritis and chronic pain. Kristin received her DVM, MS and PhD, and completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida. In 2009 she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, and in 2013 she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Following her surgical residency, Kristin remained at UF as faculty in surgery and founded the University of Florida Small Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness Center (now part of the UF Small Animal Integrative Medicine Service).

In 2010 Kristin moved to Seattle where she worked as a surgeon and rehabilitation specialist in referral practice for 9 years. Kristin is past-president of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians and has been an instructor for the Canine Rehabilitation Institute since 2011. In 2010 she was awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award by the University of Florida and in 2023 received the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award. In 2018 Kristin was the recipient of the John J. Sherman Award for Excellence in Veterinary Rehabilitation.

She is a frequent invited speaker at national and international veterinary conferences and has authored numerous journal articles and text book chapters. In 2019 Kristin founded CARE (www.caninearthritis.org), a website dedicated to providing practical, evidence-based resources and tools for her clients and veterinary colleagues caring for dogs with osteoarthritis. Kristin currently lives in Davidson, North Carolina with her husband and two dogs. In her rare spare time she enjoys international travel, running, hiking, weight lifting and yoga.
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DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS (SA)

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