Physical diagnosis of osteoarthritis or joint problems in cats, is difficult even for experienced veterinarians. Cats, unlike most dogs, can tolerate severe orthopedic disease due to their small size and natural agility. Cats generally hate being physically handled or manipulated during a clinical examination. The examining veterinarian may have difficulty in determining whether a cat […]

Why NSAIDs are not safe for felines? Cats are very sensitive to common drugs so only feline friendly drugs should be given. Never give cats pain killers intended for humans, dogs and other animals. Acetaminophen damages the liver and is lethal for cats. NSAIDs can damage their kidneys. Never give a cat any medication without […]

Do cats suffer from arthritis? Arthritic disorders of one kind or another have always plagued humans and animals. Many animals middle-aged to geriatric, suffer from the aches and pains of damaged or inflamed joints. Some are just uncomfortable and some become crippled as a result of the disease that has been recognized since prehistoric times […]

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 […]