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Information on the causes, prevention, signs, symptoms and treatment options for arthritis and other related joint conditions in cats.
Veterinary Q & A: Caring for Senior Cats
Each cat, like each human, is different. Here are some general things to watch for as a cat ages.
Feline Arthritis
Senior cats that exhibit the symptoms of aching joints may be afflicted with osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. Fortunately, new developments in veterinary medicine have provided products that can help relieve the pain, and even to repair existing damage.
Nurturing Your Senior Cat
Although cats are subject to many of the age-related diseases and conditions which afflict humans, they can't tell us what hurts, so it is up to us to be aware of the possibilities and to monitor their health constantly. In addition, there are many precautions we can take with younger cats to forestall problems as they age.
Care of Your Senior Cat - Free Newsletter E-Course
Whether we call them "geriatric," "older," or "senior," it is always difficult to watch our old guys and ladies age. Geriatric cats suffer many of the same conditions and diseases as older humans, but careful managment can vastly improve their quality of life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cats
Some of the most commonly-asked questions about cat behavior, health, and other feline matters.
Our Cat Has IBD
Feline IBD is as murky and as difficult to diagnose and treat as the human variety.
Book Review: The Arthritis Cure For Pets
How to halt, reverse, and even cure your pet's osteoarthritis, from Creaky Joints.
Causes of Arthritis & Other Joint Disease in Cats
Dogs are more susceptible to arthritis than cats, however, many cats do suffer from arthritis, from PetEducation.com.
Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Cats
Medical treatment of osteoarthritis has greatly improved in the last several years thanks to the introduction and approval of several new drugs and supplements, from PetEducation.com.
Types of Arthritis in Cats
The most common signs of arthritis and joint disease in cats include stiffness, limping, or favoring a limb, reluctance to jump or even climb stairs, and noticeable pain, from PetEducation.com.
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