Arthritis In Cats
Not only do people get arthritis, so do cats!
If you really think about it, joints are joints. And sometimes joints get worn down over time and develop arthritis.
There’s nothing specifically different or special regarding cat arthritis vs. human arthritis, but the treatments can differ.
Firstly, what are the classic symptoms of cat arthritis?
Well, there are a few:
- Stiffness when getting up from rest
- Altered Gait
- Reluctance to Jump
- Personality Changes (Increased nervousness, depression, or aggression)
- Obvious Pain When Walking
That being said, it’s probably best to go see your vet and have them make an “official” diagnosis. The reason why you may wan to see a vet is to make sure there aren’t any other complications as arthritis can also be associated with other conditions and blood tests, radiographs, ultrasound, or other procedures may supplement the examination.
Be forewarned though, these vet visits can be expensive, and may result in no new information other than your vet saying “Well, yep, it looks like arthritis, that will be $312.54 please, will that be debit or credit?”
And that’s no fun.
There are a few different “over the counter” remedies you can try first.
Some of the more popular include:
Omega 3 fatty acids - These are said to help create new joint tissue and decrease inflammation, which can lead to partial/full relief of symptoms and/or pain.
Glucosamine – This is said to help repair, and/or rebuild joint tissue, which could help with symptoms and/or the actual cause of the discomfort.
NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) – These can work to decrease inflammation/pain, however, just like steroids, they can cause serious and dangerous side effects.
The best option we’ve found without the side effects, and without the guess work is a great product called Pet Bounce.
Pet Bounce works naturally to eliminate cat arthritis, and does it without the guess work of having to figure out what is the best dosage for cats, and how often to take it, etc. It’s also been tested and shown to work time and time again.
We think it’s the best and most inexpensive option out there, and believe it’s at least worth a try if your cat is suffering with arthritis.
