Infographic on spotting joint discomfort in cats
Domestic cats are living longer as is the case for humans due to advances in medical treatments. Studies on older cats looking at radiographs revealed that 90% of them over the age of 12...
Category: arthritis
Infographic on osteoarthritis in domestic cats (plus more)
Thanks to advances in nutrition and veterinary medicine plus the advantages to health when living full-time indoors, domestic cats nowadays are living longer. There are probably more elderly cats today than there were in...
How common is osteoarthritis in domestic cats?
I was surprised to learn that in studies concerning the analsis of radiographs of older cats it was found that 90% of cats over 12-years-of-age had evidence of degenerative joint disease a.k.a. osteoarthritis. It...
How can you tell if your cat has arthritis?
Although I am not a veterinarian I think it’s important that cat guardians know the signs of arthritis in their cat because it is painful and you want to do the best you can...
Do domestic cats accept and tolerate acupuncture and is it effective?
My reading on the subject of acupuncture as a treatment for domestic cats indicates to me that it is an alternative treatment which should not be ignored. In the online version of the Dorset...
Siamese cat’s arthritic pain eased by petting in a sling
The internet responds kindly to acts of animal kindness and Felicity Morse has come up with an imaginative way to cuddle and care for her 17-year-old Siamese cat, Ricky, who suffers from arthritis. She...
What medicine is good for cats with arthritis? Try Seraquin
Seraquin, a joint supplement you can buy online, is highly recommended by an experienced cat caretaker/guardian who knows about cat welfare and health having been a vet tech. It is not a drug but...
My cat has arthritis what do I do?
Here are some things that you could consider doing if you think your cat has arthritis. The most common form is degenerative joint disease. The cartilage covering the surface of the joint wears out....
My Cat Growls Before He Jumps Up. Why?
This is Michael. My Charlie has developed a new habit. It has concerned me somewhat. For people who don’t know Charlie, he has three legs – he is missing his right front leg –...
USA: Cat Illness, Trends and Statistics
This is a page that gives some clues as to cat health trends in the USA backed up by statistics. Banfield Pet Hospital is the world’s largest veterinary practice. It is an American business...
Jeremy Kyle Explains Cat Obesity
The calories going in are greater than the calories going out (burned). That is the cause of cat obesity. It is not clever science and you don’t need clever diets and animal behaviorists to...
Cat Owners: Share your Metacam Experiences!
As a cat owner, do you have any experience with respect to your cat being given Metacam for arthritis, or for some other requirement for pain relief (i.e. post operative)? It appears to be...
Home Treatment For Cat Arthritis
This page is about cat osteoarthritis. This is degenerative joint disease – the wearing out of the cartilage that covers the surface of the joint resulting in bone to bone contact. The bone becomes...
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