| > | | | | very painful, if it is more or less a sprain. But, if it |
| Cat arthritis is not a very common ailment among | | | | involves a fracture then the pain can last a longer time |
| healthy cats. Most arthritis found in cats is from an | | | | and may even need surgery to heal the fracture or |
| accident that has made the bones or joints weak. | | | | dislocation. |
| Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and there is | | | | As in the case of Osteoarthritis the pain is severe and |
| more than one type of arthritis that can affect your | | | | your cat will need some relief from the pain. If your cat |
| cat. | | | | is overweight the pain can even be more severe. |
| Cats usually suffer with two different types of arthritis. | | | | Talk with your veterinarian if you do believe that your |
| The first one being traumatic arthritis, this is brought on | | | | cat does have a type of cat arthritis. Your cat will |
| by an injury. It could have been a fight with another | | | | enjoy life more and be able to chase those mice again |
| animal or even being hit by a car. | | | | if treatment is regular. It is no fun to play and jump and |
| Osteoarthritis is when a joint just quits working properly | | | | be a cat when they are in severe pain. The longer |
| and new bone is growing around the joint. Many older | | | | your cat sits around in pain the stiffer the joints will |
| cats have this type of arthritis and can be brought on | | | | become. The pain will then increase with every step |
| from numerous accidents including dislocations of their | | | | they take. Be sure to get the treatment your cat |
| joints or even fractures. | | | | needs so they can enjoy life once again. |
| Traumatic arthritis does not usually last but can be | | | | |