Arthritis

Arthritis is a common problem for senior cats. It’s a degenerative joint disease, meaning that over time the cartilage in your cat’s joints breaks down and wears away.

The symptoms of   arthritis include:

  • Difficulty jumping
  • Bruising easily
  • Excessive licking or biting at their paws
  • Limping
  • Restlessness and vocalization in the evening or at night

If you suspect that your cat has arthritis, they should be examined by a veterinarian. Your vet will perform x-rays that will help them determine if there is any damage to the joints in your cat’s legs or spine. They may also want to run blood tests on your cat to determine if there are any other underlying diseases present.

 Arthritis is a common problem for senior cats. It’s a degenerative joint disease, meaning that over time the cartilage in your cat’s joints breaks down and wears away.

This can cause pain and stiffness, as well as loss of mobility, which can make it hard for your cat to get around. They’ll also develop arthritis in their spine, which can lead to difficulty standing up or walking.

The good news is that there are some things you can do to help your senior cat live a healthy life with arthritis! Here are some tips:

  1. Consider adding an anti-inflammatory supplement to their diet. Adding an anti-inflammatory supplement like glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate could help slow down the progression of the disease and ease their symptoms.
  2. Give them a warm bath every day! This can help loosen up their joints and make them more comfortable. Try using Epsom salt in the water—it has extra magnesium content and helps relieve pain from inflammation in the body.
  3. Keep them active! Even if they’re having trouble getting around at first, try setting up some fun toys for them so they stay engaged with the world around them instead of feeling sorry for themselves.
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