Chronic Pain in the form of osteoarthritis and other conditions is a ubiquitous feature of veterinary patients, however often underrecognized and therefore undermanaged. This session will discuss the prevalence of OA and other chronic pain conditions to include maladaptive to neuropathic pain conditions; the recognition and assessment of OA with validated Clinical Metrology Instruments (CMIs), and it management according to Canine Osteoarthritis Staging Tool Guidelines. Learning Objectives: 1. Gain understanding of species differences and recognition and validated assessment methods of OA in dogs and cats 2. Learn evidence-based and best practices of clinical OA management in dogs and cats.