Nothing over the counter or approved for human use - these pain medications can be fatal to cats. However, you can ask your veterinarian to recommend or prescribe a pain medication to help alleviate the pain associated with Arthritis. There are also potential adjunct treatments that may be of benefit.
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It can, yes. Arthritis pain can be described in many ways, such as stabbing, aching, gnawing, etc.
In my experience the heat may give some relief at times, however it wil do nothing to actually reduce arthritis.
To date there is no clinical evidence that diet affects arthritis However a good way to find out in your particular case is give it up and see if there is an improvement.
they die?
Arthritis can.
Signs of arthritis in cats may include limping, stiffness, difficulty jumping, decreased activity, reluctance to be touched, and changes in grooming habits.
Yes and no. The manufactures of Rimadyl do not recommend giving it to cats. However, my veterinarian prescribed Rimadyl to my cat for arthritis ONLY AFTER blood tests for liver and kidney function. Additional blood tests will be performed in a month, then again in six months.
No. It is good for you.
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can dogs give cats lice
Not I have been able to asertain.
Litter boxes with low entry points and high sides are best for cats with arthritis. These types of litter boxes make it easier for cats to enter and exit without straining their joints. Additionally, consider a litter box with a ramp or stairs to help your cat access the box more comfortably.
We don't know, at this point in time we do not yet know the cause of Rheumatoid arthritis.
It is not known what causes arthritis so the environment that would bring it about is also not known . However many people with arthritis have anecdotal theory's on this subject.