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Cat Arthritis

Arthritis: What You Can Do at Home

Caring for your arthritic pet involves paying attention to his comfort.

Joan Hustace Walker

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Cheryl Schwartzs book Four Paws, Five Directions is an excellent resource for learning acupressure, but it would be even better to have hands-on training. Most holistic veterinarians skilled in Asian medicine will be more than happy to show you what acupressure points benefit your pets condition, as well as teach you how to perform acupressure.

Educate Yourself         
Empower yourself with knowledge. The more you know, the more you will understand, and the better you will be able to seek out the best possible care for your pet. New studies and theories are constantly emerging from the field of veterinary medicine. If you stay on top of the emerging treatments in both conventional and complementary veterinary medicine, you will be a much more informed consumer and reap the benefits of this. To get started on learning more about arthritis, refer to the selected bibliography for a list of books, magazines, journals, and websites.

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Reprinted from The Essential Guide to Natural Pet Care for Dogs & Cats: Arthritis © 1999. Permission granted by BowTie Press.

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The biggest problem I have is finding the right litter box for my large arthritic cat. I have a Booda box that has a ramp, but it's just a bit too small and all the other larger boxes have ledges that are too high. Any suggestions? I even tried a small sandbox but the ledge was too thick.
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kate, sarasota, FL
Posted: 10/3/2008 6:12:28 AM
Lots of good information. The main thing is to work closely with your vet on an individual case basis.
Donna, Austin, TX
Posted: 6/9/2008 5:16:46 PM
My beloved TiggyBoo has started showing symptoms of arthritis. I hate to see home suffer. (So does his brother FeeferBe cuz TiggyBoo gets crabby) This information is just what I have been looking for. I thank you and my furry children thank you.
Trish, Johnston, IA
Posted: 1/30/2008 11:03:37 AM
Wonderful information for making our elderly pets as comfortable as possible.
Sara, Atlanta, GA
Posted: 12/17/2007 1:41:55 PM
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