Neuropathy or arthritis

[Patty & Teal'c]

I posted this in my condo but also thought I would post the video here to see what others think.

To me it looks like he is pretty much still on his toes in the back but on the front he appears flat footed more on his wrist.

When he was at the vet in July they said he was down on his hocks that they thought neuropathy. I thought it started in the back legs first.

He walks slowly purposefully. I suspect its arthritis and he might be in some pain. I wanted to get your opinions before I go back to the vet. Should I try to get something for arthritis pain? Or do you think it is neuropathy and should just stick with the Zobaline?

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Looks like neuropathy (to me). Some kitties do get it in the front paws first. I'm sure others will chime in. As for arthritis Teal certainly is old enough. Hasn't the vet offered anything for arthritis? I found this site but just from searching.
https://www.vetinfo.com/feline-arthritis-pain-management-ketofen-cats.html

 

[Patty & Teal'c]

No nothing for arthritis. He doesn't ever cry out in pain except for when I accidentally stepped on him(boy did I feel terrible). I'll talk to the vet about trying something for arthritis, its times like this you wish they could talk.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

its times like this you wish they could talk.

Aaaaaamen!

 

[Patty & Teal'c]

I was reading about cosequin at Amazon. This might help with possible arthritis right along with the Zobaline for neuropathy. And not impact his sugars?? Anyone have any experience with it, I think I've seen it mentioned on here before.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Thats the supplement I couldnt remember the name of!
I would try it.

 

[Yong & Maury GA]

I was reading about cosequin at Amazon. This might help with possible arthritis right along with the Zobaline for neuropathy. And not impact his sugars?? Anyone have any experience with it, I think I've seen it mentioned on here before.

Hello Patty and Teal'c!

Just chiming in real quick! And omg he's so handsome!
I chose Nutramax Dasuquin Capsules, I just open the contents and mix 1 capsule in his stew each night. I did not notice any impacts to his BG but after about a month or little over, I did notice he was moving better .
Maury also had neuropathy in both but I didn't catch the front until the back feet started, so he started front first. He was diagnosed in January '17 and by May/June '17 his neuropathy fully reversed, back up on those toes! I think I gave him like 1 or 2 doses of zobaline but what helped him the most was controlling his BG, he took a little bit to get regulated but I had it under better control. Like everything else in the sugar dance it's a marathon, not a sprint . Nerves are the slowest thing to heal in all animals, including us.

Looking at your SS though he seems to be doing great since mid July! I hope you start seeing some improvements .