Due to the challenges of diagnosing arthritis in cats, it can be difficult to tell how many cats are affected. Recent studies show that arthritis is actually very common in cats and much more common and severe in older cats. Over their lifetimes, cats do a lot of jumping and climbing, which means their joints […]

Cat supplement and vitamin manufacturers say these products should be seen as an extension of a cat’s diet, adding that they can help the pets live longer and healthier lives. If your cat is generally healthy, a good quality cat food is all that’s needed. Giving your cat more vitamins or minerals could cause more harm […]

For many years people thought that since cats are agile and flexible, they were unlikely to develop arthritis. Feline arthritis is not at all uncommon, it’s just that cats are better at hiding it. In addition to old age, hip dysplasia a genetic condition that causes the hip joint to develop abnormally, are the main […]

Mostly cats do an excellent job of hiding their pain, but, there are lots of signs you can look for that could indicate possible pain in your cat. If you have a good idea of your cat’s normal attitude, energy level, gait, appetite, thirst, sleep patterns, and other physical and behavioural patterns this will be […]

What is joint problems? Conditions like kneecap displacement, hip dysplasia, and all types of arthritis that may include osteoarthritis, septic arthritis, immune-mediated arthritis, and cancerous arthritis. Many different types of conditions can affect a cat’s joints. Some of these can be congenital, or present at birth, while others are mostly caused by joint trauma, infection, […]