Cat arthritis usually affect older cats just like with humans, as people get older. And just like humans they are suffering generally with the type of arthritis called the osteoarthritis. This occur when the cartilage within the bone weaken and the bones that begin to stroke against each one and another resulting inflammation and pain.

Arthritis of cats is mainly noticed with older cats and has no certain cause other than the day to day decrement; though joint disease, injury or a predisposition might be in their genes can also be a factor. A veterinarian is considered the only person that has the ability to diagnose the predicament by performing x-rays of the cat’s bones to determine if there is any decrement on the bones. But, the signs of cat arthritis are typically quite conclusive such as reluctant to want to go out, stiff leg walking, reduction in routine like walking, playing and jumping, crying when raised or touched and hard to stand up. If you notice at least one or more signs better bring your pet to a veterinarian to diagnose and seek the right treatment.

Keep in mind that an obese cat will experience more difficult to move around if they are affected with arthritis and one way to help them is to give them the right diet and quality food. Maintaining your pet’s healthy weight might be more difficult as cats become less active so better to watch them closely by giving those essential foods. If your pet is recommended to use anti-inflammatory drugs by the vet, it will be also an advantage if you will help your cat to perform more activities. Any type of activity will help the joints to be strong and help in lowering down the rate of the arthritis.