Fun Friday Cat Fact of the Day 7-14-23…signs of arthritis

[Catzzzmeow]

Last week I shared information about arthritis…specifically in paws. This week I am sharing that studies show that by age six about 60% of cats have signs of arthritis and 80% of cats do by age 10. Again, recognizing changes in their movements/behaviors is important so you can talk to your vet about it and possibly help reduce pain in some cases.

Some Early Symptoms of Arthritis in Cats:

Reluctant/hesitant to jump up or down from surfaces.
Reduced activity level.
Irritability.
Limping.
Spend less time grooming themselves.
Stiffness in their legs, especially after resting or sleeping.
Difficulty using their litter box.
Difficulty going up or down stairs.

TGIF Lairians

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[Yoda mom]

another great fun fact friday..
I saw batman shaking is back leg after jumping off a high place where he has a cat bed. I moved the cat bed to a lower area and all good.
I recommend seeing @tuffysmommy recent post about Foxy

New Arthritis Treatment- Solensia (frunevetmab injection)

My Foxy has had a problem with her back since 2020 after she got hurt. It has caused her many problems including constipation, limping and trouble jumping and sometimes I think she has been lethatgic. She is 13. She is a domestic shorthair. Last week her current vet suggested that she would...

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[pussiette]

Last week I shared information about arthritis…specifically in paws. This week I am sharing that studies show that by age six about 60% of cats have signs of arthritis and 80% of cats do by age 10. Again, recognizing changes in their movements/behaviors is important so you can talk to your vet about it and possibly help reduce pain in some cases.

Some Early Symptoms of Arthritis in Cats:

Reluctant/hesitant to jump up or down from surfaces.
Reduced activity level.
Irritability.
Limping.
Spend less time grooming themselves.
Stiffness in their legs, especially after resting or sleeping.
Difficulty using their litter box.
Difficulty going up or down stairs.

TGIF Lairians

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Thanks whats the gold standard treatment options here?

 

[Catzzzmeow]

There are joint meds out there vets can prescribe. Obviously one of the best things is to get them to their ideal body weight as well. Any extra weight just outs more pressure on their joints just like in humans. Pain relief meds are also something that are used depending on the severity of the arthritis.


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