NSAIDS are usually the first line of treatment suggested for cats. They are not approved for long-term pain management, but certain ones are cleared for short-term use in cats. They are a pill robenacoxib, which is also available as an injection, Meloxicam is another NSAID that’s injected, usually after surgery. It can also be administered […]

Dietary supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are effective as over-the-counter products like treats, sprinkles and liquids they help to protect and repair cartilage, improve the quality of joint fluid, effectively lubricating joints and easing pain. Important food supplements like animal based protein helps in the production of cartilage that protects the joints. Cats sometimes […]

Cats lack an enzyme system in the liver to process most NSAIDs, and are extremely prone to toxicity from them. Aspirin, when used, must be used at low doses. It’s usually given only every 72 hours, even then, toxicity can still occur. Some cats do not tolerate aspirin, and large numbers of cats get no […]