Best Cat Arthritis Pain Medications

Controls Inflammation

The ultimate solution for your poor kitty’s post spaying or neutering discomfort, Onsior works quickly to efficiently reduce swelling and soothe your cat after simple soft tissue surgeries.

Controls postoperative pain and inflammation. Non-narcotic. Nonsteroidal. Effective at relieving pain. Fast-acting. Once-per-day pill.

(Generic) Tablets for Dogs & Cats

This is an expensive trio of pain relief pills, but this medicine is only intended to be taken for up to 3 days in a row anyway.

Best Bang for the Buck

Dexamethasone

Bargain Pick

Inexpensive and rapidly controls pain and swelling from inflammation for a wide range of ailments, Dexamethasone is a comprehensive prescription for treating a cat’s persistent pain or arthritis.

Extremely affordable. Available in 2 dosage sizes, 0.5mg and 0.75mg. Reduces inflammation. Helps to treat autoimmune diseases, blood disorders, bronchitis, some spinal cord diseases, certain types of colitis, and other inflammation-related conditions.

(Generic) Tablets for Dogs & Cats

Side effects may include changes in appetite, increased thirst and urination, drowsiness, hyperglycemia, and muscle loss over long periods of use.

Methocarbamol

Treats Muscle Spasms

If your little buddy is suffering from acute muscle spasms and needs help with resting or physical therapy, Methocarbamol may be the prescription solution your cat needs to jumpstart the healing process.

Affordable. Available in 2 strengths, 500mg and 750mg. Treats acute and painful musculoskeletal conditions and muscle spasms. Easy to hide in a cat’s food. Reduces muscle tremors. Relaxes muscles.

(Generic) Oral Solution, 15 mg/5 mL, 16-oz

Although Methocarbamol is effective at reducing painful muscle spasms, the effects are not long-lasting.

Prednisolone

Quick-relieving

Despite its fruity flavor, Prednisolone’s liquid formula is a surefire way to rapidly treat a cat’s inflammation from arthritis, stomach problems, muscular pains, and a number of other uncomfortable feline issues.

Convenient liquid medicine. Treats pain and inflammation from autoimmune diseases, allergies, arthritis, breathing problems, skin issues, and other inflammatory conditions. Fast-acting formula.

(Generic) Capsules, 10-mg, 1 capsule

Some cats may not appreciate the cherry or raspberry flavored medicine. Flavors are shipped out at random.

Piroxicam

Helps Arthritis Pain

Specifically formulated for blocking ongoing arthritis pain and reducing inflammation at the source, we recommend asking your veterinarian if Piroxicam is right for your cat.

Made to relieve pain and inflammation stemming from arthritis. Effective at treating a fever. Non-steroidal. Anti-inflammatory. Moderate per-capsule price.