Caring for a cat with arthritis (2023)
Overview
Degenerative joint disease (DJD)—commonly known as arthritis—is a widespread but often under-recognised condition in older cats. Unlike dogs, cats with arthritis rarely present with obvious lameness. Instead, they adapt by subtly altering their behaviour and activity levels, which can make diagnosis more challenging.
In this webinar, we’ll explore how to identify the signs of feline arthritis, such as difficulty jumping or using stairs, changes in play behaviour, and signs of pain like irritability or altered interactions.
We’ll also cover practical management strategies that can significantly improve a cat’s quality of life. These include environmental adjustments, joint supplements, specialised diets, and effective pain relief options tailored for feline patients.
Join us to enhance your approach to spotting and supporting arthritic cats and help them live more comfortably in their senior years.
Presenters
Dr Sarah Caney is an internationally recognised specialist in feline medicine with over 20 years of experience as a feline-only veterinarian. She trained as a specialist at the University of Bristol and is one of only twelve recognised feline medicine specialists currently practising in the UK.
Sarah is the founder of Vet Professionals (www.vetprofessionals.com) and has authored or co-authored several books, including Caring for an Elderly Cat and Caring for a Cat with Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also actively involved in feline-focused research, conducting online owner surveys and publishing her findings in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.
