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My senior cat has arthritis and wobbly back legs. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 years and 1 month old | 17 lbs

Him My cat is 14 years old and basically in good health. He has been having problems with his back legs for several months now. We took him to the vet and they did blood work which came back good. They did say he has arthritis and joint pain in the back legs. We are giving him Glucosamine and Cosequin. The vet recommended a stronger med called Sibadol and eloxiject. We are not sure what to do. We want to help him. He doesn't seem to be in pain but he is unbalanced. Also want a back leg brace sup

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2019

If Felix is having problems with his back legs and has arthritis and joint pain, giving him stronger medications may help. As for the back leg brace support, I'd ask his vet about that. That may be something that needs to be specially ordered for him. Best of luck.

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