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A senior cat stops jumping onto the couch. What could this be a sign of?

Arthritis pain.

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Why: Arthritis is very common in older cats, and they hide the pain. A cat that hesitates to jump, is stiff after resting or grooms less may hurt. A vet can help.

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Answer: Arthritis pain. Arthritis is very common in older cats, and they hide the pain. A cat that hesitates to jump, is stiff after resting or grooms less may hurt. A vet can help.

  1. iCatCare, Arthritis in cats icatcare.org/articles/arthritis-in-cats
    Reluctance, hesitance or refusal to jump up or down
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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