Could my 6-year-old cat's jumping issues and grumpiness be arthritis?

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My six year old male cat can’t jump the same as he used to, it’s as if he doesn’t have the power in his back legs. He is eating and toileting as normal. When he plays he doesn’t chase the laser/toy and waits for them to pass him so he can try to catch it. His behaviour towards my other two cats has also changed. He has become more grumpy and sort of bully’s them. When I take the litter box to scoop/clean he urinates where it should be although there is other boxes he uses. Any ideas? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

it sounds like your kitty may be in pain. This could be from an injury, or arthritis. I suggest you take Felix to your veterinarian for an exam and possibly x-rays. If he has arthritis pain, your vet will likely prescribe meloxicam for him, which is an NASAID which reduces inflammation and pain.

Could my 6-year-old cat's jumping issues and grumpiness be arthritis?

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