Arthritis in cats

[Kazz]

Arthritis in cats
Has anyone had a cat who has suffered with arthritis? and do you have any "suggestions" for easing their
discomfort and stiffness? I believe in my cats case it is due to old age - as it has only come to the fore in the last few months and is getting worse - slowly but you can see the stiffness when getting up, but still allows us/me to groom - so not too uncomfortable I imagine.
Karen

[Mags]

Sorry can't help you Kazz....does your vet suggest anything?

[smudgley]

Not so sure about cats - but for dogs - essential fatty acid supplements are good & help ease stiffness. IE cod liver oil/oil of evening primrose. (check with your vet as I don't know if they are ok for cats or have the same effect)

What about a homeopathic remedy Kazz? I've never really thought much of them until the last couple of years when I tried a remedy on a dog who was travel sick, I couldn't believe it & then tried different remedies with dogs for different problems. -- I'm not a great believer in that sort of thing but if they don't work it's one hell of a coinsidence each time

[Fran]

We use Synoquin supplement for our horse which is a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement. i know it is licensed for dogs but not sure about cats Have you thought of trying something homeopathic Kazz?

[smudgley]

SNAP

[Fran]

I too was a doubting Thomas where homeopathy was concerned until Tikka had teriible morning sickness whilst in whelp and was losing weight. I used a homeopathic remedy and her nausea and vomitingcleared up almost over night

[smudgley]

Yes I've seen fantastic results with it. The dog who was travel sick was awful, she'd drool, shake & generally be very uncomfortable. Would vomit on occasions. I asked a collegue (who is really into homeopathic stuff) what he recommended & he got me some. (can't even remember what it is called)
a tiny pot of white pills I thought - how on earth is a pill smaller than a pin head going to stop this poor dog from getting so upset in the car? But I went & did a home visit (with my stupid pot of pills ) & advised on how best to introduce her to the car journeys & use the tablets. (short journeys to fun places, you know the sort of thing) The very next day - she came into season, therefore in the car for a 30 minuite journey. She popped a pill & off they went on their car journey.

No drooling / no shaking / no vomitting / not even uncomfortable or worried.

Now I find that so hard to understand how a "little white pill" can do that, but it did & to this day - she is fine.

[Kazz]

This board is getting spooky. Smudgley suggests homeopathic remedies PK does the same thing and believe it or believe it not I was going to add to the bottom of my post - any homeopathic suggestions?

We are going to the vets tomorrow - thing is tablets would not be easy as Oscar does not like them - if it is something that adds to the water and you can taste it - then I do not want him to stop drinking due to his kidney problems but I will see what the vet says a trip every month or six weeks or so to the vets for a jab may be the easiest and least stressful option.

Less stressful than a nightly battle for a tablet he is okay for a week or so but anymore and he dislikes it.

Not easy is it,

Karen

[Fran]

The remedy I got for Tikka was a liquid with a dropper. You put the drops on the dogs nose or a mucous membrane. It was like a magic potion I was really impressed. If I stopped using it the nausea and vomiting returned so it was obviously the remedy that worked and not coincidence

[Kazz]

Thanks for that I will fin out, thanks Karen