Feline Arthritis – Spotting the Signs!

Did you know that cats can suffer from arthritis, just like people?

Arthritis is a chronic condition caused by the degeneration of normal joint tissue, This leads to pain and a vicious cycle of ongoing damage. Generally, it tends to be more common in middle aged and older cats. However, arthritis can also come secondary to joint damage or previous joint surgery earlier in life.

In cats, arthritis is thought to be severely underdiagnosed...but why?

The nature of cat's behaviour means that many will tend to hide signs of illness and pain. Equally, there is a common misconception that slowing down or being less active is a "normal" change as cats get older.

So what do we need to look out for?