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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2008Question about our older furkitties...
I'm asking on behalf of my Pooh ("Pooh-Be-Pooh-Bear"). She's going to be 15 in June. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother her much... but every now and then, she'll go for a jump onto my bed and she doesn't make it. I'm going to call TED and get an appoint next week. My question is... who's babies are on meds for arthritis or other aches and pains related to their senior years, and how do they do on it??? (I've heard steroids is an option).  Signature·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Laurie ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~* All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. ~Abraham Lincoln Scooter Dog took liquid glucosamine for hip problems. Bought it on line and it did wonders for her. Got me started taking the "Move Free" stuff for people and my joints really like it. > I'm asking on behalf of my Pooh ("Pooh-Be-Pooh-Bear"). She's going to be > 15 in June. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > and pains related to their senior years, and how do they do on it??? > (I've heard steroids is an option). > My > question is... who's babies are on meds for arthritis or other aches and > pains related to their senior years, and how do they do on it??? (I've > heard steroids is an option). My Cocoa is 15 and has arthritis in the lower spine and hips - I know when it's bad as she gets dandruffy in that area, as she can't bend round to groom herself. She looks stiff going upstairs and can't jump very well. She has acupuncture treatment from a vet friend who is trained in veterinary acupuncture and it really seems to help her - the first time she had it, I saw her leap up onto a counter top the next day, which is normally way out of her reach! So she has a few sessions every winter when she seems to be getting awkward. I prefer to avoid medication if at all possible when it's likely to be a long-term thing. I'm interested in Granby's use of glucosamine though, I wonder what would be a suitable amount for use in a cat? Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield At the moment don't remember the exact dosage but your vet could tell you. Scootz started out with pills and that got to be a rounder so I found the liquid form. Will tray and see what I can find out for you. >> My >> question is... who's babies are on meds for arthritis or other aches and [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Deb. > At the moment don't remember the exact dosage but your vet could tell you. > Scootz started out with pills and that got to be a rounder so I found the > liquid form. Will tray and see what I can find out for you. Thanks Granby, much appreciated. I will have a word with the vet and see what they might recommend. Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield >. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother her > much... but every now and then, she'll go for a jump onto my bed and she > doesn't make it. I'm going to call TED and get an appoint next week. My > question is... who's babies are on meds for arthritis or other aches and > pains related to their senior years, and how do they do on it??? (I've > heard steroids is an option). Pandora (cat) is on metacam for her arthritis. It seems to work very well for her. Helen M On Feb 1, 11:06 am, leoparduswei...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: > >. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother her > > much... but every now and then, she'll go for a jump onto my bed and she [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Helen M One of my cats is going on 14 and probably has arthritis bu she still tears around sometimes and has no problem at all jumping up on stuff, like beds and sofas. The others are younger. There is a step-contraption I see not only advertised but also right there in the same lower-cost bargain stores I frequent (where I see that bad pet food still for sale) for about $10-15 like a little step-stair for pets to go up on beds and not have to jump. A possibility? > On Feb 1, 11:06 am, leoparduswei...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: >> >. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother her [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > step-stair for pets to go up on beds and not have to jump. A > possibility? Hi Sal!! :) I bought one for her.... she won't go NEAR it!! ;o/ Signature·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Laurie ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~* All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. ~Abraham Lincoln >> One of my cats is going on 14 and probably has arthritis bu she still >> tears [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >I bought one for her.... she won't go NEAR it!! ;o/ A while back Little Bit had suddenly had trouble moving her back legs (a problem TED never could find an answer for). She's pretty much recovered now, but for a while I had a home made ramp fashioned out of dresser drawers for her to use to get up on the bed. Spotty and Sammy used it, but LB never used it, just sat on the floor and meowed at me when she wanted on the bed. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit, Spot, Princess and Furby with loving memories of Rocky (RB) video clips at http://tinyurl.com/29o8ck photos at http://tinyurl.com/22pfn8 > I'm asking on behalf of my Pooh ("Pooh-Be-Pooh-Bear"). She's going to be > 15 in June. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > and pains related to their senior years, and how do they do on it??? > (I've heard steroids is an option). I haven't got a diagnosis for Stinky (just turned 17), but he is definitely stiffer than he used to be. He still frequently uncorks a mighty leap from the kitchen counter to the table. He is due for his regular checkup soon, so we shall see. He doesn't seem to *want* to slow down-- he's still a pretty active cat-- but I can see differences. >> I'm asking on behalf of my Pooh ("Pooh-Be-Pooh-Bear"). She's going >> to be 15 in June. She's got arthritis, which for the most part [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > slow down-- he's still a pretty active cat-- but I can see > differences. I thought of this thread last night. I take Glucosamine Sulphate tablets for arthritis, they come in small plastic containers. When I went to bed last night Snoopy was batting one of the empty containers all round the bedroom floor. It gives me so much pleasure to watch an almost 18 year old cat playing like a kitten. :-) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > It gives me so much pleasure to watch an almost 18 year old cat playing like > a kitten. :-) Isis played until a day or so before she crossed the Bridge okay she wasn't almost 18 (16 and 3 months 2 days) but it was great to watch- this being the cat who caught and bit her own tail! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs tiger took glucosamine for a time for his bladder issues, it significantly helped his arthritis, Lee > I'm asking on behalf of my Pooh ("Pooh-Be-Pooh-Bear"). She's going to be 15 > in June. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother her [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. > ~Abraham Lincoln > I'm asking on behalf of my Pooh ("Pooh-Be-Pooh-Bear"). She's going to be > 15 in June. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > and pains related to their senior years, and how do they do on it??? > (I've heard steroids is an option). Cali takes Glucosamine powder for her hips, makes a huge difference. Do you get this powder online or from the vet. My sons dog is beginning to need it. >> I'm asking on behalf of my Pooh ("Pooh-Be-Pooh-Bear"). She's going to be >> 15 in June. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't bother [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Cali takes Glucosamine powder for her hips, makes a huge difference. > Do you get this powder online or from the vet. My sons dog is beginning > to need it. We get it from the vet, it's called UBAVET Gold Glucosamine HCL. Although I've seen similar products online. >I'm asking on behalf of my Pooh ("Pooh-Be-Pooh-Bear"). She's going to >be 15 in June. She's got arthritis, which for the most part doesn't [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >or other aches and pains related to their senior years, and how do they >do on it??? (I've heard steroids is an option). Nanki Poo has to have a shot every two to four months otherwise he acts as though he has a furball - but he hasn't. SignatureDavid Stevenson Storypage: http://blakjak.org/sty_menu.htm Liverpool, England, UK <webjak666@googlemail.com> Emails welcome N Poo: SI O+W B 14 Y L+ W++ C+ I T+ A- E H++ V- F Q P+ B+ PA+ PL SC |
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