My cat is a 3 year old scottish fold. She has been diagnosed with dysplasia /osteoarthritis. I've searched the forums and the whole internet however I would be very appreciative if anyone can share their experiences.

Are there any recommendations in particular that has helped your cats with the same sort of problem?

Background-
The vet has been giving her steroid injections every 6 weeks however it has stopped as the vet is too scared she may become a diabetic.

I've been putting some liquid anti-inflammatory medication in her food, this has kept her steady but its also caused stomach problems so that has also stopped.

In the last couple of weeks shes has declined rapidly, shes licking her paws a lot, lost appetite, has trouble jumping, limping etc

I'd be so grateful to get some advice from other cat owners on this issue.

How have you treated your cats? Is there any medication or remedies that you recommend?

Thank you for your advice.

I don't have personal experience with this, but have heard that glucosamine might help - have a look here:
Glucosamine & Chondroitin for Hip Dysplasia & Arthritis in Cats

In addition, fish body oil is a good supplement that helps keep joints supple (NOT cod liver oil!).

All the best.

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I don't have personal experience of this in cats either however our dalmatian 3.5 yr old boy has it & we give him Synoquin which is basically glucosamine & has made a difference not sure of dosage for a cat though, Banjo had 6 weeks of 1500mg a day & now 500mg a day

He also has a bioflow collar (magnetic) which is very good you might be able to get one for your cat.

Banjo also has metacam but we are worried that might do more harm than good longterm he has to have a blood test each year to check he is ok with it.

Good luck & I hope she picks up soon x

thanks for your replies.

I had noticed the treatments regarding glucosamine, but i wanted to know if anyone had actually used them and if they worked.

Thanks for your help and the link.

Sorry to hear your cat is suffering. Have you discussed this with the breeder of your cat - they may know of all the different options available as I have read that this breed is known to be susceptible to this disease.

Do let us know how things go.

Good luck.

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