My cat is eight years old and often when I pick him up under his arms he gets upset. Ypu know how a cat gets cranky from you teasing it and, he is like that when I pick him up.Also he is never jumping up on my bed to sleep at the foot of my bed.
Does he have arthritis ?????
2006-11-18 11:40:45 · 8 answers · asked by xpseth 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Probably.
Most cats get arthritis, and at age eight he's getting near the age where he more likely has it than not. Even at age three a significant percentge of cats show early signs of arthritis.
Try Cosequin for Cats. You can get it at http://healthypets.com/
It comes in capsules that you open and sprinkle in their food, and even my hyper-finicky Boys accepted it, so there's apparently no objectionable taste to it.
My Scooter had arthritis and he was having trouble going downstairs. I put him on Cosequin and it was like a miracle cure. My Rusty started showing early signs of arthritis and I put him on Cosequin, and it fixed him right up. I know many other folks who've had the same kind of success with their arthritic dogs and cats. My vet recommends it for all her middle-aged or elderly feline and canine patients who show any sign of slowing down.
2006-11-18 16:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your cat is 8 years old and unable to jump up on the bed it sounds like he does have arthritis. The vet does have arthritis medicine for pets and I would recommend you take him there for a check up. The medicine would help with the pain associated with arthritis. Maby your cat will feel like jumping on the bed after he is on the medicine.
Good Luck :-)
2006-11-18 11:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's entirely too young for him to have arthritis. There are kitty (and doggy) chiropractors however and something could be out of adjustment in his neck or back.
I would have a vet examine him and take an x-ray to see if his spine is damaged. That would explain why he doesn't want to jump up on the bed anymore.
2006-11-18 12:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only an x-ray can tell you if your cat has arthritis. Maybe it is the technique you use to lift him that is causing the problem. You should always be sure to support the cat's hind quarters when you lift him. One hand under the chest behind the front legs, and one under the rump causes the least stress on a cat's frame.
2006-11-18 11:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does the vet say?
First, make sure your kitty has a soft, warm place to lay/sleep on the ground. Second, make sure litter boxes have lower edges. Next, a quality diet that has Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids is a must!
By quality I do not mean anything you can get at a grocery store, co-op, or regular chain petfood store.
Also, look into massage, acupuncture, and we use chinese herbals.
2006-11-18 11:51:57 · answer #5 · answered by doggie_poopie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cat could have arthritis. I would have the vet check it out. They do have medication and glucosomine for pets too.
2006-11-18 11:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by brucenjacobs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. Good thing it's treatable. See a vet for meds.
2006-11-18 11:45:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the cat can't talk, I'd ask his doctor. He'll tell ya.
2006-11-18 11:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋