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Pay Attention to Your Cats

Cats are known for being the independent, aloof pets of our households, so it’s no wonder that behavioural changes, like becoming a little crankier or slowing down, are often dismissed as normal ageing. But this World Arthritis Day (12 October), Australian cat owners are being reminded to watch their cats a little closer for telltale…

World Arthritis Day October 12

Arthritis is not a disease limited to ‘old people’. Over half the people with arthritis – almost two million – are of working age. The cost to the community is huge, estimated at $24 billion a year, and it’s one of the most common causes of work absenteeism. Wellvess Director Rob Grant explained that despite…