Feline Osteoarthritis (OA) Survey

Feline Osteoarthritis (OA) Survey

This checklist is designed to help you recognize the signs of osteoarthritis (OA) to help keep your cat happy and active. Your doctor will review the results of this survey with you at your appointment to determine if your cat might be suffering from OA.
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Think about your cat's activity in the past week. Is your cat showing signs of Osteoarthritis-related pain while performing any of the following activities?*

Climbing Upstairs ("bunny-hops" with both back legs jumping at the same time, and/or stops for a break)Climbing Downstairs (angles body to the side, descends one step at a time, and/or stops for a break)Playing/Chasing Moving Objects (slows down and/or takes breaks during play, frame is thinner near tail)Jumping Up (hesitates before jumping up, doesn't clear jumps in one leap, and/or uses arms to pull the legs/body up)Jumping Down (hesitates before jumping down, makes smaller jumps vs. one big jump, and/or reaches down towards ground instead of leaping)Is you cat hiding more or does your cat seem to be "Slowing down"Running (moves at slower speed, alternates between jogging and walking, and/or back feet angle together)No, my cat does not show any signs of OA-related pain
Think about your cat's behavior in the past week. Is your cat...
Energetic & Enthusiastic? (Vitality)*

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Active & Comfortable? (Comfort)*

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Happy & Content? (Emotional well-being)*

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

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If you checked or answered "yes" to any of these changes in behavior & activity, your cat may be experiencing osteoarthritis-related pain.

Osteoarthritis pain can affect cats of any age, and it has been seen in more than 60% of cats that are 6 years or older. If left untreated, the pain can worsen over time. Your doctor will review the results of this survey with you at your appointment to determine if your cat might be suffering from OA.

This checklist is not a medical diagnostic tool and is not intended to replace discussion with an animal healthcare professional. Please discuss all medical concerns with your veterinarian.
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Feline Osteoarthritis (OA) Survey

Think about your cat's behavior in the past week. Is your cat...

If you checked or answered "yes" to any of these changes in behavior & activity, your cat may be experiencing osteoarthritis-related pain.