My elderly cat limps and has hip pain. Could it be arthritis?

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what is wrong with cat hip? told elderly tuxedo get arthistis, walk with slight limp, holds her leg up when eating sometimes. Sensitive to touch especially around tail bone. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 15 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hip disease is more common in older cats, it's usually due to arthritis but can be caused by other joint conditions as well. you will have to take her to the vet in order to get it checked, the vet might need to do an xray to evaluate the severity of the condition.

My elderly cat limps and has hip pain. Could it be arthritis?

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