Test your knowledge of cat arthritis!

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* 1. Do cats suffer from arthritis?

No, cats don't get arthritis.

Yes, cats can get arthritis just like dogs can.

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* 2. Which of the following may indicate that a cat has arthritis?

Limping when walking or running.

Being reluctant to jump up onto furniture.

A change in personality like becoming less playful and/or more aloof.

Some cats don't show any obvious signs at all.

All of the above.

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* 3. How common is age related arthritis (DJD) in cats?

DJD is estimated to affect 15% of cats over the age of 12 years

DJD is estimated to affect 90% of cats over the age of 12 years

DJD is estimated to affect 50% of cats over the age of 12 years

DJD is estimated to affect 65% of cats over the age of 12 years

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* 4. What is one of the most important ways that pet parents can prevent and/or manage arthritis in their feline friends?
**Hint - you will find the answer in a previous post!

Start cats on pain relief medication as soon as any signs of arthritis appear.

Ensure that cats maintain a healthy weight and help them lose weight if they are overweight.

Start cats on joint supportive supplements as soon as they reach 8 years old.

Minimise exercise so that cats don't damage their joints.

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* 5. If you suspect that your cat has arthritis, how could you prepare for the vet visit to maximise chances of an accurate diagnosis?

Make a list of what you have been observing and when these signs began.

The Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index - fill out the questionnaire and share with your chosen vet (https://www.petsandtheirpeople.com.au/profiles/handouts/FelineChronicPainScale.pdf )

Prepare a home made video of your cat’s movement (keep the clip to a minute or less and ensure the whole cat is visible).

All of the above.

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* 6. If your cat has been diagnosed with arthritis, what can be done to help them live their best life?

Anti-inflammatory medication to reduce pain is the only option.

Installing ramps and jumping aides of various heights so that they can still get up onto their favourite places.

A custom designed combination of weight loss (if required), appropriate exercise, nutrition, anti-inflammatory medication, supplements, ramps and jumping aids to provide a holistic approach to arthritis management.

There is nothing much that can be done for cats with arthritis.

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* 7. What can cause arthritis in cats?

Age - the wear and tear on the joints with age can lead to arthritis.

Being overweight.

Some cats have a genertic predisposition to arthritis.

Injury or infection.

All of the above.

Test your knowledge of cat arthritis!

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* 1. Do cats suffer from arthritis?

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* 2. Which of the following may indicate that a cat has arthritis?

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* 3. How common is age related arthritis (DJD) in cats?

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* 4. What is one of the most important ways that pet parents can prevent and/or manage arthritis in their feline friends?**Hint - you will find the answer in a previous post!

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* 5. If you suspect that your cat has arthritis, how could you prepare for the vet visit to maximise chances of an accurate diagnosis?

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* 6. If your cat has been diagnosed with arthritis, what can be done to help them live their best life?

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* 7. What can cause arthritis in cats?

* 4. What is one of the most important ways that pet parents can prevent and/or manage arthritis in their feline friends?
**Hint - you will find the answer in a previous post!