Osteoarthritis Superheroes

Lilly May Ginger is a 9-year-old Labrador from Queensland who started limping, couldn't lie down without discomfort, and began shying away from her family. Her owners were heartbroken watching her struggle with pain and being unable to enjoy her usual activities. Since starting arthritis treatment, Lilly is back to her happy self — bomb-diving off the creek bed into the water, swimming in the ocean, carrying big sticks on the beach, and going back to visiting sick patients in the hospital on her beloved "Wednesdays." Her family say she's smiling all the time and her tail hasn't stopped wagging.

Cooper is a 12-year-old Golden Retriever from South Australia who was always a joyful, engaged dog. As his arthritis progressed, his willingness to take part in the activities he loved declined — he stopped chasing his ball, was reluctant to get up to greet his family, and panted heavily with pain. His owners were heartbroken watching him struggle. Since starting arthritis treatment, Cooper's improvement was almost immediate. He now swims in the ocean again, dances up to his family with a teddy in his mouth, plays enthusiastically with his Westie brother, and bounces about at the sound of the word "walk." His family say they have their dog back — and he's making the most of every moment.

Blue is a 9-year-old Australian Cattle Dog from Queensland whose arthritis pain led to aggression, self-trauma to his feet and nails, loss of appetite, and an inability to get out of bed. His owner felt like she had failed him. Since starting arthritis treatment, Blue is a different dog. He loves going for walks to feed the horses, plays ball with his brothers again, and has stopped showing aggression. His favourite thing? Being able to jump on the bed for goodnight cuddles once more. His owner says it's been an absolute life changer — for both of them.

Chorizo is a 10-year-old Jack Russell × Ridgeback from Western Australia who was born with a twisted front leg. When he began limping and refusing to jump on the couch or run around, his family feared the worst. After being diagnosed with arthritis, they tried several pain relief options with little improvement — and found themselves having difficult conversations about his quality of life. However, since starting his latest arthritis treatment, Chorizo's family say it's like he's five years old again. He's running freely at the park, back on the couch, and in visibly higher spirits. His family noticed a change within 24 hours that just kept getting better every day. It has changed their lives because they see more life in him.

Luna is a 12-year-old Labrador × Border Collie from Queensland who was slow to get up and struggling to move, especially in the cooler months — a far cry from her usual 100-miles-per-hour self. Having already undergone two cruciate ligament surgeries, her family were worried about what lay ahead. Since starting arthritis treatment, Luna is back to her fun-loving, fast-moving pace. Her family say you wouldn't even know she's an older dog with two surgeries behind her. They feel positive knowing they're giving her a better quality of life as she gets older — and it shows in the big ball of joy that is Luna.