Arthritis pain can be a serious health problem for your cat. Arthritis pain can affect cats of any age, and it has been seen in more than 60% of cats that are 6 years or older.¹ If left untreated, the pain can become worse over time. Changes in their behaviours could be signs of arthritis pain. And cats hide almost everything, especially pain. You know your cat’s playful ways and what they love better than anyone. Your veterinarian relies on you to report changes in your cat’s behaviour for more accurate diagnoses. If it is found that your cat is showing signs of related arthritis pain, helping your cat begins by talking to your veterinarian.

This checklist will help your veterinary team identify your cat’s activities and behaviours that might be signs of arthritis, a degenerative joint disease that can be painful. Just as in humans, chronic pain negatively impacts your cat’s quality of life. The good news is that by identifying your cat’s condition, you and your veterinarian can develop a treatment plan for your cat.

Think about your cat’s activity in the past week. Check all of the signs that you’ve observed in your cat.

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