Cat Osteoarthritis Pain Checklist
Could your 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.
Owner's Name
First Name
Last Name
Pet's Name
Is your cat showing signs of OA-related pain?
Difficulty jumping up
Difficulty jumping down
Difficulty climbing up stairs
Difficulty climbing down stairs
Difficulty chasing moving objects
Difficulty running
Do you think your cat shows signs of pain?
Yes
No
Have you noticed any changes in your cat's behavior?
Yes
No
Is your cat energetic & enthusiastic?
Not at all
0
1
2
3
4
5
Extremely
6
0 is Not at all, 6 is Extremely
Is your cat happy & content?
Not at all
0
1
2
3
4
5
Extremely
6
0 is Not at all, 6 is Extremely
Is your cat active & comfortable?
Not at all
0
1
2
3
4
5
Extremely
6
0 is Not at all, 6 is Extremely
Is your cat calm & relaxed?
Not at all
0
1
2
3
4
5
Extremely
6
0 is Not at all, 6 is Extremely
Has your cat's personality or 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
Submit
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