Can you give a cat an anti-inflammatory?
NSAIDs are used to treat mild to moderate pain and discomfort. Never give your cat an over-the-counter NSAID as some can be very dangerous.
What kind of medication can I give my Cat for arthritis?
Your vet will asses your cat and may prescribe medication to relieve pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are sometimes prescribed for feline arthritis, which is similar to how the condition is treated in humans. NSAIDs are highly effective at controlling pain and inflammation of joints.
What are the side effects of arthritis in cats?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are sometimes prescribed for feline arthritis, which is similar to how the condition is treated in humans. 2 NSAIDs are highly effective at controlling pain and inflammation of joints. Side effects of NSAIDs include vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Who is the best veterinarian for cats with arthritis?
Dr. Joanne Intile is a board certified veterinary oncologist and a Spruce Pets veterinary review board member. She’s treated cancer in dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, rabbits, bearded dragons, sugar gliders, snakes, and turtles. Just as in humans, cats develop arthritis as they age. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage between bones deteriorates.
Can you give acupuncture to a cat with arthritis?
In some cases, acupuncture has been very useful in relieving arthritis pain and inflammation in cats. You should only visit a qualified person, if you want to go for this method of treatment.
Medications can be very effective at controlling the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, but should only be used under direct supervision by your vet, as any drugs can have side-effects. The most commonly used class of drugs for managing arthritic pain are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Why are anti inflammatory drugs good for cats?
Controlling your cat’s pain is crucial for its welfare. Many cats greatly benefit from these drugs, having better mobility, less pain, increased appetite and an improved quality of life. Degenerative joint disease (including arthritis) is common, especially in older cats (see Arthritis in cats ).
What kind of arthritis does a cat have?
This included cats with so-called ‘spondylosis’ of the spine (a form of degenerative joint disease). However, even when these cases were excluded, around ⅔ of the cats still had radiographic signs of arthritis affecting the limb joints.
How is acupuncture used to treat arthritis in cats?
Acupuncture has been used in other species to treat the chronic pain of arthritis. The efficacy of acupuncture is still debated and this treatment has not been proven in controlled studies, but anecdotal reports suggest it could be a useful adjunctive therapy for some cats.
