Many people are searching for information about cat arthritis joint pain and other mobility problems. The diagnosis for an older cat that moves slowly, perhaps showing a slight limp, or having difficulty getting into their litter box is often, “arthritis.”
I asked Google what the typical treatment for cat arthritis joint pain is:
“Typical treatment for cat arthritis involves a multi-modal approach, combining medications (like Solensia, NSAIDs, gabapentin), supplements (Omega-3s, glucosamine), environmental modifications (ramps, soft beds, low-sided litter boxes), and alternative therapies (laser therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy) to manage pain, improve mobility, and support joint health, all tailored by your veterinarian.”
My eyes glazed over with the predictability of this post, although I was relieved to see mention of a few, “alternative therapies.” Too much of what passes as health care is really symptom relief and accommodation for the disability. I prefer to think about how to make the cat healthier so that the body can heal itself and eliminate the need for pain management and accommodation.
Is it really arthritis?
How is a diagnosis of, “arthritis,” made? Signs and symptoms figure into it, but number 2 on the list is, X-rays (Radiographs): “The gold standard, revealing joint degeneration, inflammation, and bone spurs (osteophytes).”
My experience is that the “Gold Standard” is often left out of the process and the diagnosis is a snap judgement made based on the age of the cat and its signs and symptoms. Even with x-ray confirmation, I believe that something is missing from this diagnosis.
Why do x-rays not change but the patient gets better?
Why is it that people or animals diagnosed with arthritis often get better when their general health, including nerve and energy balance, is restored? Having taken hundreds of x-rays of people in my career, I can tell you that I have seen complete reversal of all signs and symptoms that the patient came in with, but the follow up x-rays showed no difference! Clearly, the symptoms and disabilities that were attributed to things that can be seen on x-ray are due to soft tissues like nerves, muscles and ligaments.
If you are suspecting that your cat has arthritis joint pain and you would rather restore their general health to see if that will solve their problem, I would be happy to talk with you about what Neuro-Energetic Balancing™ can do for your cat’s overall well-being. You can have a free consultation with me by clicking HERE and filling out the contact form.
I don’t diagnose conditions and I don’t treat conditions. I restore nerve and energy system balance, period. Then we let the body do what it does naturally when everything is working together.
