Aches and pains
A common problem in cats, especially as they get older, is orthopedic pain. "A 2009 study evaluated 100 domestic cats over six years old and involved taking x-rays of all of the major joints (eg. shoulders, knees, elbows, etc…). Sixty-one percent of cats had significant osteoarthritis in one of their major joints," Dr. DeWire says. Unfortunately, prevalent as it is, it's something that can be tricky to spot. "As your cat ages, chances are high that they are coping with orthopedic pain and likely hiding it from you," he explains. If you see obvious signs your cat is in pain, this arthritis might be to blame. But even if you don't, it's something you should bring up during regular vet checkups. "Ask your veterinarian for joint supplement recommendations to help support your cat's orthopedic health as it ages," Dr. DeWire specifies. He also adds that if your cat is overweight, that puts him at greater risk of such issues: "Work with your veterinarian to get your cat's weight into an optimal range."
8 Signs It's Time to Take Your Cat to the Vet, Source:https://www.rd.com/list/signs-take-cat-to-vet/
