Achy, Breaky Kitty… Osteoarthritis in Cats
What does an older cat do when it feels good? Sleep. And what does an older cat do when it doesn’t feel good? Sleep. Cats are masters at hiding their signs of illness. As we get older, things start wearing out in our bodies and we awaken to new aches and pains almost daily. But pet parents are often shocked to discover that their cats have an advanced disease. A very common malady is osteoarthritis. It seems to creep into a cat’s life unnoticed. We can’t stop arthritis but there are ways with which we can slow down and process and improve our feline’s quality of life.
Dr. Joyce Login is the Senior Manager, Veterinary Medical Affairs, supporting Feline and Canine chronic pain products for Zoetis.
BIO:
Dr. Login received her veterinary degree from The Ohio State University and began her career practicing at a small animal hospital in New Jersey. She left private practice to work in the animal health corporate world and has had the opportunity to work for various animal health companies including Hill’s, Novartis and Bayer. In 2010, she joined Zoetis, and is currently the Senior Manager, Veterinary Medical Affairs, supporting Feline and Canine chronic pain products. In 2019, she received her certification in Public Health and has special interest in the areas of veterinary communication, pain, Fear-Free and vector-borne diseases.