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Online Cat
Arthritis Symptom Checker

Our Cat Arthritis Symptom Checker helps you identify activities and behaviours that may indicate osteoarthritis (OA), a painful joint disease in cats.

Once completed, your personalised results will be emailed to you, so you can review them, track your cat’s symptoms, and share them with your vet during your next appointment

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Frequently asked questions

Use Our Cat Arthritis Symptom Checker To Learn More About Osteoarthritis in Cats 


Osteoarthritis is a condition that leads to pain and progressive degeneration of the joint. It affects many aspects of a cat’s life, including limited mobility, painful joints, and a poor quality of life.1 Cats are naturally good at hiding pain, so it’s important to look out for subtle signs like trouble walking or running, moving slower than normal, appearing stiff when first getting up, reluctance to play, and restlessness at night.

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Osteoarthritis can affect all cat breeds and ages. While it’s more common in older cats, it can also develop in younger cats due to factors like injury or genetic predisposition. Certain breeds, such as Persians, Himalayans, Scottish Folds, Maine Coons, Devon Rex, and Abyssinians, are particularly prone to osteoarthritis due to specific body structures or genetic predispositions.
Although the disease cannot be cured your veterinarian can recommend treatments and a long-term plan to ensure your cat lives a pain-free life.


While arthritis can’t be cured, we can help your cat live a happier, more active life. By managing pain, we can improve their mobility, reduce stiffness, and boost their overall quality of life. This can help them enjoy playtime, maintain independence, and strengthen their bond with you. Your vet can create a personalised treatment plan to ensure your feline friend lives a pain-free life.

Arthritis Pain Relief Medication is indicated to control pain associated with feline osteoarthritis.

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