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Fun Friday Cat Fact of the Day 7-7-23…arthritis in paws

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Cat paws are made up of several tiny bones, joints and soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons.) Just like humans who develop arthritis in their ankles, wrists, toes, and fingers, cats can suffer from joint disease in every digit and moving part of their paws. If it is an area that can be flexed, it can be afflicted with osteoarthritis. This is why it is important to monitor your cat for signs of pain, especially as they get older so you can discuss with your vet.

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My Foxy (furry 13 year old) has had arthritis in her back and continually licks one of her knees which they surmise is also arthritis. My vet told us she is a good candidate for a new osteoarthritis drug Solensia (frunevetmab injection). She got her first shot the beginning of last week and it seems to be working because she is not holding her back hunched up and is more playful. We see the vet in 2-1/3-3 weeks. I guess I should start a new thread…
 

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@tuffysmom oh that’s great to hear you already see a difference. I might be following up next week with another fact about arthritis as well.
 

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@tuffysmommy , so glad Foxy is feeling better. please start a new thread, the info is certainly helpful to all of us. all paws crossed for continued good news updates and vet visit. hugs n head smooches to all paws.
 
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