Looking after our Feline Friends - Arthritis Awareness Month
o what are the early signs of arthritis in cat?
By providing your valuable insights into your cat's behaviour, we can better understand if they may be experiencing OA pain. Common signs include:
- difficulty in jumping or slower than usual, looking at where they are going to jump a little longer than usual
- stiffness after rest
- changes in grooming habits - their coat looks unkept
- change in their personality, irritable or just not their normal self
Taking proactive steps to manage OA can make the world of difference to your pet's quality of life. By working together we can help your feline friends live a happy pain-free life is our aim, lets work together.
For more information and to answer 6 questions on your cat's health see below. Screenshot it with your answers and email to our nursing team - nurses@millenniumvets.co.uk
Your Cat's Name: Your Surname:
Is Your Cat ... Mark out of 6! Where 0 is not active and 6 is very active
Vitality - Energetic and Enthusiastic?
0 1 2 3 4 5
Comfort - Active and Comfortable?
0 1 2 3 4 5
Emotional Well Being - Happy and Content?
0 1 2 3 4 5
The following additional information that can be helpful to us is your cat's general behaviour history ... Mark YES or NO
Has your cat's personality and sociability changed? YES / NO
Has your cat's urinating or defecation habit changed? YES / NO
Is your cat hiding more or does your cat seem to be 'slowing down'? YES / NO
Email to our nursing team - nurses@millenniumvets.co.uk