Cats are known for their crazy antics and acrobatics, but take a look at an older cat and you quickly realize the difficulty these geriatric pets have in performing even the simple tasks they used to do every day-jumping onto a favorite couch or pouncing at a toy mouse. Many of these feline friends suffer more than just the aches and pains of old age. They have a condition called osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that progresses with age and affects about 75 percent of senior cats.
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New Diagnostic Joint Disease and Pain Tools Could Put Spring Back Into Feline Steps
Feline urinary incontinence is a condition which carries all sorts of bad connotations. Beyond the damage to carpets and furniture caused by frequent accidents, there is the prospect that your cat’s incontinence may be a sign of a more serious disorder or the simple side effect of advancing age. But in most cases, incontinence can be easily treated and does not have to be a cause of undo stress for you or your cat.
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Managing Feline Urinary Incontinence is Easier Than You Think
Feline urinary incontinence is a condition which carries all sorts of bad connotations. Beyond the damage to carpets and furniture caused by frequent accidents, there is the prospect that your cat’s incontinence may be a sign of a more serious disorder or the simple side effect of advancing age. But in most cases, incontinence can be easily treated and does not have to be a cause of undo stress for you or your cat.
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Managing Feline Urinary Incontinence is Easier Than You Think