My Coco has shrunk as she ages!!!

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She has bad arthritis in her spine and as she gets older she shrinks.
She used to be way bigger then Meeko but is way smaller.
Oreo who looks like a kitten because she had problems is even bigger then coco.
 

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Oh bless her! Does she have a heated cat bed or pad to lie on? That can help a lot with arthritis - and glucosamine supplements, ask your vet whether they would help if you haven't already.

I have osteoarthritis myself so your girl has my sympathy.
 
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Thanks we do have a heated pad.
I have arthritis also and always have pain from it.
Coco does have bent paws from it also.
I really do not know how she takes the pain.
I do have pain meds if she needs them.
 

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Arthritis is a pig to live with. At least (not that it's much consolation when it's bad) you understand from your own experience what she is likely to be feeling, and know the things that can help take the edge off the pain or make life slightly easier


I would carefully watch her behaviour and activity levels to judge whether she may need meds, it is awful at such times that they cannot speak and tell us straight out how they are feeling
Other things you might want to consider for her are a litter tray with a low side so she can step in and out easily, and a block she can use as a step to get to any favourite places such as the bed or windowsill
 
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She gets on the hope chest to get on the window.
The pain med is buprenex.
The last time she had pain med was in Sept and that was for bladder pain.
 
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