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Senior Cat Arthritis Tracker

Arthritis in older cats is easy to miss - they hide pain, and the signs are subtle. PetHealthLog lets you log pain relief or joint supplements and note the small things - jumping less, grooming changes, litter-box trouble - so you can see over time whether mobility is improving. Free, no account, works offline.

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Cats hide pain, so the subtle signs are everything

Arthritis is common in senior cats, but cats are experts at hiding discomfort. Instead of an obvious limp, the signs are subtle - jumping up less, hesitating on the stairs, grooming less or matting, or struggling with a high-sided litter box.

Because the changes are gradual and easy to put down to 'just getting old', it's hard to judge whether a joint supplement, pain relief or home changes are actually helping. From memory, the slow drift in either direction is almost invisible.

PetHealthLog is free, needs no account and works offline, so noting these small signs alongside any treatment builds a mobility picture you and your vet can read - the kind that turns 'seems a bit better' into something concrete.

What the tracker actually does

Common senior-cat arthritis support items (#ad)

Pain relief for cats is prescription-only and must come from your vet - never give human or dog pain medication to a cat. These are general comfort items some owners use; match everything to your vet's advice.

Cat joint supplements →Low-entry litter box →Pet steps / ramp →

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Get started in under a minute

  1. Open the app - no download from a store and no sign-up required.
  2. Add your cat, then add any pain relief or joint supplement and its schedule.
  3. Log treatment and note the small mobility signs as you see them.
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Frequently asked questions

Is this senior cat arthritis tracker really free?
Yes. Logging pain relief and joint supplements, mobility notes, weight and vet visits, and the PDF report are all free. No sign-up, no account, records stay on your device.
What are the signs of arthritis in cats?
Cats rarely limp obviously - more often they jump less, hesitate on stairs, groom less or develop mats, or struggle with a high litter box. Logging these subtle signs over time helps you and your vet judge how your cat is doing. The tracker records them; your vet diagnoses arthritis.
Can I give my cat pain relief for arthritis?
Only what your vet prescribes. Many common human and dog pain medications are dangerous or toxic to cats, so pain relief for a cat must always come from your veterinarian. The tracker simply helps you give the prescribed treatment consistently and see how your cat responds.
Does it work offline?
Yes. PetHealthLog is a progressive web app that works offline, so you can log a dose or a note without a connection.
Is this a substitute for veterinary advice?
No. PetHealthLog is a record-keeping tool, not veterinary advice. Arthritis should be diagnosed and treated by a licensed veterinarian; the tracker just records the treatment and the mobility changes you observe.

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Informational only - not veterinary advice. PetHealthLog helps you keep records and stay organised, but it does not diagnose, prescribe, or decide your pet's treatment. Diagnosis and any plan should be decided with a licensed veterinarian.

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