And because extra pounds put
added pressure on joints — potentially worsening psoriatic arthritis symptoms and leading to deterioration of the joints over time — patients should make it a goal to maintain a healthy weight, says Marie Jhin, MD, a board - certified dermatologist in the Bay Area who cares for patients with disease.
To help your senior cat get to those sacred places more easily, consider
adding things like ramps or small steps so there is less of a need for your cat to jump and put unnecessary
pressure on their
joints.