Cat Health

Pet joint pain is a common condition among elderly animals. Cats are part of the pet population that can be affected by it, including cat arthritis. Joint pain can often lead to osteoarthritis and can be caused by excess weight. For this reason it is important to feed your cat the proper diet and keep him moving.

Cat arthritis can be characterized by a number of symptoms, such as: stiffness upon rising from rest, reluctance to jump, obvious pain when walking and personality changes (i.e. depression). If your cat is suffering from any of these symptoms, it may be of benefit to see a veterinarian. The vet will perform a physical examination and rule out other health conditions through blood tests, radiographs, ultrasounds or other procedures.

You may feel helpless when it comes to helping your cat with arthritis; however, there are plenty of ways that you can assist your pet.