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hey, I think that my cat may be suffering from arthritis :( she is 17 years old (18 in July), and she moves very slowly and twitches her paws/loses her balance quite often. I was wondering if there are any natural pain relief medication I could give
You should get glucosamine and SAMe tablets - they are natural supplements with scientific proof that they do something good for the joints. You should be able to get these products over-the-counter at pet shops or at the vets.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My 13 year old cat had xrays last Friday and diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. Her symptoms are just a hobble in the left front shoulder area when she walks - nothing more, she is as agile as a kitten, climbs stairs, runs, eats, grooms, is playful etc
Hi thank you for using Boop by Petco. Osteoarthritis is unfortunately a common issue as pets get older you may want to discuss with your veterinarian adding supplements to Ebony's food such as Xhosa Quinn for cats, and possibly Fish oil. These will not be a miracle cure but over the course of months can help decrease pain and inflammation in her joints. Medicate them is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory's which can help some with pain but is not going to cure the issue. Unfortunately and cats we are somewhat limited to medications that we can try because of their unique physiology and metabolism but be sure to let your veterinarian know if you feel the medication is not working or how well it is working and they can help formulate a Plan to get Evan a comfortable again. And some pets physical therapy as an option and may help also while we do want her to exercise and be active try to limit her jumping up-and-down on furniture or potentially limit climbing areas as well as that may fu
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Our cat is 13 years old. He has a lax "knee joint " on his left hind leg, and hip issues as well. We use boxes as stairs so he can climb up on his favorite places. He will not take Tramadol, and glucosamine apparently is out because he's a Maine Co
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. I'm sorry to hear that Buster is having some aches and pains. A very safe pain medication that we prescribe regularly in cats (and dogs) is called gabapentin. It is a neuropathic pain medication but can be very effective for the treatment of mild to moderate chronic pain, such as that from arthritis or other chronic illness. It is safe on the heart and kidneys; side effects include mild sedation. I recommend asking your veterinarian if he/she can prescribe gabapentin for Buster. There is a liquid form of the medication, which is helpful in cats. I hope this is helpful - best of luck with Buster!
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My senior ragdoll has arthritis. What can I do to help her?
Cats are very sensitive to pain medication so only use it if it’s been prescribed by your veterinarian. Giving omega 3 supplementation wiill help reduce the pain and inflammation from arthritis. Switching to Hills J/D diet, a prescription cat diet formulated for cats with arthritis helps also. In addition I find massage, laser and acupuncture to be effective for pain relief without medication. Also CBD oil can reduce arthritis pain. Please use a veterinary brand that has been tested and is correctly dosed for cats. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for Anabel.
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Can gabapentin and metacam be used together? My cat is 9lbs 19yr old and was prescribed one drug per different vet. Hes still in pain with only gabap.
Yes, these two medications can be used together without any problems. I would caution you, however, that Metacam needs to be used very carefully in older cats because it isn't safe for cats with any degree of chronic kidney disease - this is extremely common in older cats, so I'm always very cautious about using it unless there has been recent blood work showing that everything is fine. If it was prescribed recently by your vet, then go ahead and use it - but if not, I would definitely recommend talking with them first to make sure they feel that it's safe for your kitty.
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