We all love to watch a young cat run and bounce around the house. They have so much energy it is unbelievable. We have been led to believe aging for our cats always means the cat slows down and becomes less active. Is this the truth, or are we missing other issues our cat is dealing with?

The Truth

Cats often suffer quietly with arthritis pain. This is very unfortunate because we, as caretakers, are often clueless. As our cat becomes older, we simply buy into the belief it is part of the aging process. These cats are not as active and may not jump up and down as much as when they were younger, but we think this is natural as they age. This thought process is often very wrong. Their behavior and activity may be changing because of joint pain. They will not limp. They will simply not be as active and not jump on things as they did in the past.

Solution

Cosequin for cats is a nutraceutical that helps with joint pain. If you have a cat that is possibly having joint pain, try Cosequin for a month and see if the cat improves. If it improves, you know your cat was having pain. At this point, the continued use of Cosequin will make both you and your cat happy. Cosequin is supplied as a chicken and tuna flavored capsule that may be sprinkled on the cat's food.

Owen Fisk