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Osteoarthritis pain can be a serious health problem for your cat. And cats hide almost everything, especially pain. You know your cat’s playful ways and what she loves better than anyone. Changes in these behaviors could be signs of osteoarthritis pain. Your veterinarian relies on you to report changes in your cat’s behavior for more accurate diagnoses. If it is found that your cat is showing signs of OA-related pain, helping your cat begins by talking to your vet.

COULD MY CAT HAVE OSTEOARTHRITIS? This checklist will help your veterinary team identify your cat’s activities and behaviors that might be signs of osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease that can be painful.

Is your cat showing signs of OA-related pain? *

Climbing up stairs: uses ‘bunny-hop’, with both back legs hopping at same time, and/or stops for a break
Climbing down stairs: angles body to the side, descends one stair at a time, and/or stops for a break
Chasing moving objects: slows down or takes breaks during play and/or may have thinner frame near the tail
Jumping up: hesitates before jumping up, doesn’t clear jumps in one leap, and/or uses arms to pull the legs up
Jumping down: hesitates before jumping down, makes smaller jumps vs. one big one and/or reaches down towards the ground instead of leaping
Running: moves at a slower speed and alternates between jogging & walking, and/or back feet angle together

Is your cat...

Energetic & Enthusiastic (Vitality) *

Active & Comfortable (Comfort) *

Happy & Content (Emotional well-being) *

YOUR CAT’S GENERAL BEHAVIOR HISTORY CAN BE HELPFUL

Has your cat’s personality and sociability changed? *

Yes
No

Has your cat’s urination or defecation habits changed? *

Yes
No

Is your cat hiding more or does your cat seem to be “slowing down”? *

Yes
No

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Feline OA Checklist Form