Cats with arthritis...?

Question

I was wondering what can be done about cats arthritis. Its not to the point where the cat is suffering. Its just hes getting a bid stiff. Any tips or things we should give our cat to help him out? We are thinking of taking him to the vet for a checkup. ONLY SERIOUS ANSWERS PLEASE!

Well he seems to walk like hes very stiff. Hes a well spoiled kitty and hes very healthy just getting up there in age. hes about 13 now. He just seems to walk funny like hes stiff.

Answer 1

Hi there...here are some websites that offer some suggestions for felines with arthritis in addition to what a vet could offer:
http://www.valleypetnews.com/venerable_vet_i.htm
http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1321&articleid=225

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/arthritis.html
http://www.isabellevets.co.uk/health_advice/cat/info/arthritiscat.htm
http://www.vetinfo.com/catortho.html#Treating%20arthritis%20in%20cats
http://cats.about.com/cs/healthissues/p/arthritis.htm

Answer 2

13 is no age. Why do animals have to suffer for ages while thier owners only 'think' about taking them to a vet. If the cat is showing signs of stiffness, take him to your flipping vet for goodness sakes and get a professional opionion and medication if needed.
If this was your grandmother, would you sit about for a few weeks thinking about telling her to see a doctor? How about your child, would you leave it limping for a few weeks while you consider the pro's and con's of getting it to a doctor?
I have arthritis myself and it ruddy well hurts but there are things which can alleviate the pain. It may not even have arthritis. It's only 13 after all which is no great age for a well cared for cat. I have a 17 year old cat and he is as sprightly as he ever was. Pull your finger out for goodness sake and take your cat to get the proper vet treatment it may need instead of dithering about like a twit while it is suffering.

Answer 3

I would think that this is an injury instead of arthritis. Arthritis would probably come on slowly, you would notice her start to limit her movement. With recently finding a limp, it is probably an injury. Time for a trip to the vet for the professional to tell you for sure! In the meantime, do what you can to remove barriers for her and try to help her not have to climb stairs if possible.

Answer 4

My gorgeous tabby boy has arthritic hips, and my vet gave me drops to put in his food daily. They are the feline equivalent of Meloxicam, only in minute dosage, and this has helped my old fella no end. He is over 16 now, and still jumps up on the worktop for treats, so this stuff does work>>>

Answer 5

My cat also has arthritis in her spine (from a broken back when she was a kitten) I try to give her extra efa(essential fatty acids) salmon oil is good also flax oil or primrose, you can get in capsules like Vit.E and just poke a hole and put it in their food or if your lucky she might just lick it, you also can get MSM, it's simular to Glucosamine sulphite but better, you can get it at the health food store,or in bigger quantities in a powder at a store that sells feed and stuff for horses. You can also try to give your kitty a heating pad, for her bed to warm her bones. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Whatever you do don't give him aspirin without consulting a vet,as it can be toxic to cats ,and NEVER give a cat Tylenol;it can be deadly. You might try adding the contents of a fish-oil capsule to his food ;turmeric is good for inflamation as well.

Answer 7

Poor thing, I suggest you take him to the VET

Answer 8

There is some useful advice here.

Answer 9

How do you know your cat has arthritis?

Answer 10

try using warm towels when he is on your lap next to his joints