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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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So far my oldest cats don't show signs of having arthritis, but I am still considerate of their needs, and have already given them ways to take it easy. Like the little table by my bed, to make the jump half as high ... which I have bumped into sooo many times, I'll be the one in need soon!
KinKy, Lake City, FL
Posted: 11/12/2009 7:53:50 PM
Great info!
Chrystal, Westminster, CO
Posted: 5/4/2009 1:31:07 PM
I have a 17 y.o. love named Alex. He has arthritis and hyperthyroidism. Not only is he weak, but feeble due to the pain of arthritis. A few things that I have found very helpful are glucosomine treats, dog pillows on the floor, a lid from a copier paper box next to his litter box to aid his getting into the litter box and a few sets of stairs (dog stairs you can get at any store really) to help him get to his favorite sofa and my bed not only at my house, but "grandma's" house, too. It's important to give your elderly cat lots of love and attention since touch is about the only thing some have left at an older age (the sniffer isn't as good as it was, some grow blind and deaf, etc.). I make sure he gets a bit of exercise by playing with him with a few toys to bat at or a light to paw at. Your reward from your cat will be gratefulness, purrs and more love that your heart can handle! Wonderful article!!!!
Shelli, Lafayette, IN
Posted: 4/22/2009 5:26:46 AM
I would love to learn acupressure.
Eileen, Roanoke, VA
Posted: 4/13/2009 12:22:46 PM
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