Is Your Kitty Slowed Down by Arthritis? 4 Steps to Reduce the Pain

1 November 2017
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It can be tough to tell when your cat is in pain. That's because cat's spend most of their time lounging around, anyway. That's why it can be a shock when you find out that your cat has arthritis. Once the vet diagnoses your cat with arthritis, you'll need to make some changes. Your cat is going to need your help if it's going to avoid the pain and inflammation associated with feline arthritis. If you're not sure what to do to help your cat, here are four simple steps that will help get you started.

Reduce Your Cat's Body Weight

If you've got a fat cat, that extra weight could be adding to its arthritis pain. You might not know this, but carrying even a few extra pounds can make it difficult for your cat to move around, and can add pressure to already painful joints. To help reduce the pain associated with feline arthritis, and make it easier for your cat to move around, make a plan to help it shed those extra pounds. One way to do that is to limit between-meal snacks, and stick to plant based cat food.

Get Your Cat Up and Moving

If your cat would rather lounge in front of the window than get up and move, it's time to take matters into your own hands, especially if your cat has arthritis. The more your cat lounges around, the more inflamed its joints will get. Unfortunately, inflamed joints lead to worsened arthritis pain and stiffness.

To help your cat, encourage activities that will get it up and moving. Spend a few minutes each day playing with your cat, even if you just use a laser pointer to get it up and moving. Not only will you get to spend some quality time with your cat, but you'll also be helping it stay healthy.

Lower Your Cat's Standard of Living

Those penthouse cat perches are nice, but if your cat has severe arthritis, the added climbing to get into bed could be causing it some undue pain. If your cat has been diagnosed with feline arthritis, it's time to lower its standard of living. Bring its cat bed down to ground level.

Talk to Your Cat's Veterinarian

Once your cat has been diagnosed with arthritis, you'll need to maintain proper medical care for it. Be sure to take your cat to a local animal hospital at least twice a year. Also, if your cat is prescribed any medication, make sure you follow the proper dosing. Following the prescription guidelines will help your cat avoid the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.


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