arthritis

[KnackeredMuchly]

Just taken my cat to the vet today and he has arthritis

He's had an on off limp for a month or two so I suspected, but yesterday he was in pain so we've taken him in.

He had luxating platellas (roaming knee caps) back when he was fat so it's probably been a product of that.

Unfortunately he has kidney/bladdet problems so vet is debating what anti inflamm/painkiller to put him on. Going to do a urine sample today see how they are currently functioning.

Poor puss

[KnackeredMuchly]

I should say he's 8 or 9 years old. Can't remember!!

Any recommendations for supplements?

[chockbic]

Green mussel? I think has been mentioned.

Keep his weight down to ease the pressure on those joints.

[cozietoesie]

Poor lad. Did they give him some pain meds as an interim solution to help his immediate issue?

[KnackeredMuchly]

No they haven't. Their standard injection of Metacam he has had a reaction to before and they're reluctant to try another without his urine sample. He is better today than yesterday (no growling!)

[KnackeredMuchly]

His weight has been fine for about 5 years now. My Dad's dog is on green lipped mussel. Didn't know you could use it for cats too