5 Home Modifications to Help Your Cat With Arthritis

Cats are normally very spry, but arthritis can be a very abrupt change to their daily life. What were once normal activities may become harder and your furry friend might need some additional help. While treatments can help reduce some pain, they may need you to modify the environment to meet their needs.

Luckily, there are easy adjustments you can make to your home that can help your cat with arthritis. Investing in things like low-walled litter boxes, orthopedic beds, and pet stairs can help reduce the strain to your cat’s joints. When given the right environment and medical treatment, cats with arthritis can live just as happily as your average feline.

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Sophia Keller

Sophia Keller was an editorial intern on the GoodRx Health team. She has a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University.

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Ghanasyam Bey, DVM

Ghanasyam Bey, DVM, is from Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Princeton University for undergraduate studies. After a year of biology research at Duke University, he attended Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.

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