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Truth of Tails Podcast: Is Your Cat in Pain? Recognizing the Signs & Best Treatments

In this episode ofย Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and veterinary nurse, JoJo, dive into one of the most overlooked issues in feline health:ย pain in senior cats. Too often, slowing down is dismissed as โ€œlazinessโ€ or โ€œjust old age,โ€ when in fact, many cats are silently suffering from arthritis and other chronic pain conditions.

Dr. Angie and JoJo break down how to recognize pain in catsโ€”from subtle changes in movement and grooming to litter box strugglesโ€”and why theย grimace scaleย can be a game changer for pet parents. They also discuss todayโ€™s most effective treatments, from the injectable drugย Solensiaย to the benefits ofย CBDย andย Fish Oil.

Along the way, they explore myths, controversy, and practical tips for cat guardians, including when to use fish oil, gabapentin, massage, and holistic therapies. Whether youโ€™re a cat lover, veterinary professional, or simply want to give your feline the best possible golden years, this conversation is packed withย truths every cat parent needs to hear.

Key Takeaways

  • Senior cats often live with untreated painโ€”slowing down is not just โ€œaging.โ€
  • Theย Grimace Scaleย helps pet parents spot subtle signs of discomfort.
  • Arthritis can show up as litter box issues, missed jumps, or changes in grooming.
  • Solensiaย is a revolutionary injectable treatment for feline arthritis.
  • CBDย offers holistic benefits: reducing pain, inflammation, and anxiety.
  • Fish oil, massage, and acupunctureย support long-term wellness.
  • Gabapentin and NSAIDs have a place but are not first-line solutions.
  • Pain management restores not just mobility, but joy and connection between cats and their people.
  • Pet parents should feel empowered to ask their veterinarians about options.
  • Cats deserve to live active, comfortable lives at every age.

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  • โ€œCats do have pain. We just werenโ€™t listening before.โ€ย  - Dr .Angieย 

  • โ€œCats arenโ€™t lazyโ€”thatโ€™s one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves.โ€ย  - JoJo

  • โ€œSolensia is a game changer. I love it, and Iโ€™ve seen it give cats their lives back.โ€ย  - Dr. Angieย 

  • "Fish oilโ€ฆ itโ€™s reducing inflammation for all systems. Itโ€™s great for their coat. I like it. Itโ€™s lubricating the joints. We all should be on fish oil."ย - Dr. Angie

  • โ€œThey're getting to live their senior yesrs with a better, higher qualitiy of life."ย - JoJo

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