I think my precious Jack (Tabby Cat) who is 11 and 1/2 years old may have arthritis. Does anyone have experience with supplements or homeopathic medicine that can help him?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Anyone have/had a cat with arthritis?
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I'd suggest a veterinary x-ray to diagnose for certain what the issue is then go from there. Seeing as you are in Cali, there should be many homeopathic vets around - lucky you... totally jealous!!!
I also would suggest checking out Animal Wellness magazine - it's my fave and has a great homeo-vet section!
Good luck!!!
I also would suggest checking out Animal Wellness magazine - it's my fave and has a great homeo-vet section!
Good luck!!!
Thank you very much! I appreciate your response and will take him to the vet for an xray and then move on from there.
It was pretty obvious that my cat had arthritis and my vets didn't feel that we needed xrays to diagnose it. I gave her a supplement, Cosequin, twice a day. It was a sprinkle capsule that I mixed into her wet food. She also had a treat that had glucosamine in it as well. There was a heavier duty medicine, I can't remember the name, but I have it around the house somewhere, but she was only able to have it for a short period of time becuase my cat was ill and had kidney problems and that particular medicine is harder for the kidneys to process. But that isn't a problem for healthy cats, my cat was just very elderly.
There are also heated pads for bedding that can help bring comfort to the joints. I saw them online, but never used them.
There are also heated pads for bedding that can help bring comfort to the joints. I saw them online, but never used them.