Regular check-ups are essential, particularly for cats with ongoing arthritis treatment. Practice Plan Extra members benefit from unlimited reviews for consistent monitoring and care.

Provide padded and warm resting places, use ramps or steps to reach higher areas, offer short regular play sessions to keep muscles active, maintain a healthy weight and follow your vet’s advice on medication and supplements.

Yes. Acupuncture can ease pain and inflammation, while hydrotherapy offers gentle exercise in water that supports joints and builds muscle without weight-bearing stress.

Treatment typically includes pain relief through medications, joint supplements, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, weight management, a supportive environment and sometimes acupuncture.

Our vets diagnose arthritis through a physical and mobility examination. X-rays are often used to confirm joint changes and other tests may be recommended to explore the cause.

Signs include reduced jumping or climbing, slower movement, stiffness after rest, reluctance to play, weak muscle tone and behavioural changes like irritability or hiding.

Arthritis is common in older cats – up to 90% of senior cats show signs – but it can also occur in younger cats due to injury or congenital joint issues.

Arthritis is a joint condition that causes inflammation, pain and stiffness in cats, often due to cartilage wear. This affects their mobility, comfort and daily activities.