Arthritis is a condition that is very annoying and painful not only for humans but also for cats as well. Although cats are more resistant to Joint health issues but still joint problems in adult cats can be seen nowadays and hence because pets can’t talk to you and say,” hey dad/mom I think my joints are paining” you need to know the symptoms of arthritis so that you can figure out that there is an issue with your cat.
Below are the major symptoms of arthritis –
Muscle loss in thighs
This thing can be noticed when your cat is suffering from arthritis for a long period of time because of which he/she doesn’t use thighs to avoid pain and hence the muscles of that part become weak.Awkward getting up or walking
Arthritis makes joints stiffer which causes pain whenever your cat tries to get up or sit or walk. As a result, your cat may follow your commands slowly or not at all. And when she/he does follow your command they end up getting up in an awkward manner which is not familiar to you. This can be one of the most noticeable symptoms.
· Refraining Jumping on Things
Your cat may become less playful and stop jumping here and there because again doing those activities requires the joint to be in a healthyposition and suffering from arthritis causes pain.
Become Less Playful
With age, adult cats lose interest in toys but that is not the only reason, in some cases, arthritis can also be one of the reason so take your cat to a vet if you notice such behavior.
Limping
Gait change can be observed in some cats suffering from arthritis. If observed, limping can be seen in cats because of the stiffer joints and less joint fluids.
Reacting Aggressively If Touched At Certain Places
Cats suffering from arthritis may react aggressively due to pain when you try to touch his/her neck, legs, hips or back.
Hence, these were the symptoms that are easy to spot. Always make sure you observe your cat closely for health issues every daybecause they can’t speak and that can give any health problem an extra time to cherish.
Also, to avoid arthritis in cats always start feeding joint supplements like Joint Gard, Arthrimed tablets, Arthrimed powder, and Mobiflex, Joint Supplement to your cats. These supplements reduce joint pain in case of arthritis and increase the mobility of your cat by repairing the damaged tissues around the joints.
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