Indeed cats exhibit flexible qualities that enable them to move around and jump with great height; cats like humans experience muscle pains and join pains that may make them inactive during play. Affectionate and loving, clingy and flexible--- these are just some of the qualities of the feline group that make them very adorable in the eyes of many people. Like dogs, they need exercise such as a walk in the park or playing with soft cushioned balls as they roll over and over on the floor.
But like humans, when cats grow old, they experience joint pains as well and this may sadden cat owners. Fortunately there are a lot of choices from which cat owners could pick to remedy joint pains experienced by cats. There are prescriptive drugs while some are in the form of herbal supplements. However, before making a choice and before administering the chosen medicine, cat owners should be able to contact their cat's veterinarian and consult the matter before buying a pain reliever. Veterinarians need to see what medication is best for your cat. The decision of the veterinarian may depend on the cat's condition, the cat's age and the like.
Regular clinical visitation is best to monitor your cat's health condition. It is also during this time when it's best to ask your veterinarian what he can advise or prescribe to treat join pain for your cat. Knowledge on medicine for joint pain relievers is an advantage for the cat owner. Some pain relievers could actually be fatal to your cat, this kind of pain reliever may be too strong for the cat hence it may cause sudden death. Overdose may also be one of the factors contributing to a cat's death. Cat's liver may not be able to manage the chemical compounds in very strong joint pain relievers since their livers are not as good as humans' liver. Animal doctors who are knowledgeable and have credible experience know how to handle these problems and they would surely not give something bad and disadvantageous to your cat's life. However, there are possible natural pain relievers for cats that may be advised as effective and safe for use.
Chronic arthritis is one of the most common joint pains that your matured cat may be experiencing. Since some heavy medications used in treating this may trigger some changes in the lifestyle of cats affecting their behavior such as being too sleepy and quite inactive in play, changes in appetite such as sometimes your cat may lose appetite resulting to becoming think or sometimes, otherwise making them quite obese-looking for their size. Irritable behavior may likewise exhibited by your cat. This is why playing with them may not be a really good idea anymore. More of these side effects may be researched through online and in books to help you understand what your cat is undergoing during this condition. Natural alternatives however provide an option such as acupuncture as they have been proven to be effective by humans to relieve them from pains using stainless needles to reach and stimulate the nerves of your cat.
