Shadow is 14 years old and has developed a limp. She was seen by the vet for it and the vet was not concerned so we started treating her at home with glucosomine(spelling).
It has seemed to increase in the amount of the limp. We are thinking arthritis due to her age and size. She is overweight but with three cats in the house it is hard to do portion control. They are all on a mature cat cat food, recommended by the vet.
My questions:
1. How do I tell if she is in pain? I know animals hid it well. She is still walking around, climbing on the bed for lovings, standing her ground with Owen by hissing at him and being a bully, eating, pooping etc etc.
2. Is it worth a vet visit? For me it is 100 bucks at least to walk in the door plus any tests they deem necessary. An average vet visit can cost around 300 to 400 bucks for us when it is them being seen for issues.
3. Can I add anything else to her diet to help out with joint issues?