Cats are sick must be one of the most worrying things for every cat shoveler. There is another disease, which is very metaphysical, with a high incidence rate, but an extremely low diagnosis rate - arthritis. Today, let’s talk about arthritis in cat...
Cats are sick must be one of the most worrying things for every cat shoveler. There is another disease, which is very metaphysical, with a high incidence rate, but an extremely low diagnosis rate - arthritis. Today, let’s talk about arthritis in cats.
Cats are naturally good at hiding their own pain, and it is difficult to discover them immediately. This is why the diagnosis rate is very low, but once discovered, it is in a serious stage.
Generally speaking, common causes of arthritis in cats can be divided into congenital and acquired.
Congenital factors:
① Hip hypoplasia, commonly found in Maine cats, Persian cats, Siamese cats, and Norwegian forest cats.
② Cartilage insufficiency, commonly found in Scottish Folding Cats.
Acquired factors:
①Age: Arthritis is a common disease in elderly cats. The older the age, the higher the probability. Data once showed that ≥61% of cats over 6 years old will suffer from at least one arthritis, and after reaching 14+ years of age, this number increased to 82%.
② Traumatic factors: Cats have suffered from fractures, dislocations, and other joint injuries, which can lead to instability in the joint structure.
③ Obesity: Although there is no official scientific certification for this point, the mainstream still believes that obesity is related to the pathogenesis of arthritis.
Overheavy cats often have to bear much more pressure on their limbs than those with normal body shapes, and if the cat has joint problems, obesity will worsen this problem. The pain signs displayed by cats are relatively subtle. If the cat owner finds that the following situations occur in their cats, you need to pay attention.
At present, you cannot diagnose arthritis yourself at home. If your cat shows the above signs, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a video to confirm the diagnosis.
If a cat is unfortunately diagnosed with arthritis, the first thing to do is to follow the doctor's arrangements and receive treatment (there are currently medications and surgery).
Secondly, pay more attention to the living environment of the cat so that it can move more comfortably.
Example: Choose low-end litter box and sleeping nest, food and water are easier to obtain, and you can even prepare some low steps and small chairs to help the cat move. In addition, fat cats need to pay extra attention to their dietary improvements, which are helpful in reducing joint stress.
If one day, your cat gradually becomes old, as its shoveler, we need to pay special attention to its changes in its actions.
Although the treatment of cat arthritis is a very tedious and lengthy thing, we can still use scientific methods to accompany it through difficulties.
After all, from the beginning of the choice, we are destined to be with each other and hold hands until the end.
