Cats often develop some type of joint condition as they grow older.
It’s important to monitor your cat’s mobility especially as he grows
older and if he is the least bit overweight. Joint conditions that your
cat may develop include arthritis and Osteoarthritis or Degenerative
Joint Disease (DJD). In general, arthritis is the painful inflammation
of a cat’s joints. This is not to be confused with Osteoarthritis or
DJD, which is a deterioration of the joints completely. Arthritis occurs
as the cat ages and can cause a cat to have trouble walking or getting
up and down. Your cat may also lose balance and coordination. Age,
genetic history, obesity, and past trauma can be a cause of the
arthritis. The condition can be diagnosed by the vet after a full
physical exam is given. Treatment may include inflammatory medications
as well as joint supplements. Ask your vet Murrieta, CA for additional
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