07/02/2025
Yes, you read that right!🧐
About 40% of cats over the age of 4 have osteoarthritis, and that percentage rises as they age, up to 90% of cats over 12😿 The number is similar in dogs!
Use this checklist to assess your cat for osteoarthritis:
🔲Bunny hopping up the stairs
🔲Climbing down the stairs sideways
🔲Slowing down or taking breaks while playing
🔲Hesitating to jump
🔲Moving slower while running
Use this checklist to assess your dog for osteoarthritis:
🔲Limping after exercise
🔲Lagging behind on walks, or stopping for breaks
🔲Slow to rise, or splayed legs
🔲Difficulty jumping
🔲Hesitating at the stairs, or slower movements
Let us know if your pet shows any of these signs, and your veterinarian will discuss the many options for treatment! There are daily supplements, daily pharmaceuticals, and monthly injections that can be used separately or together to help your pet partake in their regular daily activities!🩷