By Laurie Buckley on May 18, 2010
There are different kinds of arthritis. The most common form is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. What this disease does is to cause the cartilage layer on the surface of the joint to deteriorate. Although it may develop as a result to an injury to the joint surface it mostly occurs as a [...]
Posted in Cat Health | Tagged degenerative joint disease, feline aging, lameness, osteoarthritis, polyarthritis
By Laurie Buckley on January 4, 2008
With cats, their lifestyle affects their life expectancy much more than the type of breed they are does. Well cared for indoor cats stand a much better chance of living to a ripe old age compared to outdoor cats who only see the vet for emergencies. The following is a chart comparing a cat’s age [...]
Posted in Cat Facts | Tagged cat age, feline aging
