Cats can get arthritis and here are the first signs to look out for

If your cat doesn’t like to move as much anymore, it could be suffering from arthritis. There’s no cure, but the vet can prescribe painkillers. — dpa

Sure, the cat never really moved around all that much in the first place. But now kitty stays in one spot for long periods of time and looks stiff when she does eventually move.

The signs point to arthritis, says the German Association for Animal Health. Changes in behaviour can be a first hint.