Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Episode 23 Bone Up on your Cat’s Orthopedic Health

Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Cat podcasts for cat lovers - Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com) - A podcast by Dr. Kathryn Primm

Cats depend on their skeletons to carry them through their days and their lives. Being able to move, free from pain, is critical to a good quality of life. In this show, we talk with Dr. David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS. Dr. Dycus is a small animal orthopedic surgeon and an expert in bones and joints for our pets. What is most common cause of limping in a cat? How do you know when to seek veterinary help? Is there anything you can do? Dr. Dycus shares his own experience in treating cats for orthopedic issues and shares his own hopeful and helpful insights for these issues, which are very common. He shares his thoughts on physical therapy, weight control and exercise. You might learn some things you have not considered before.