Thank you for the suggestion. My vet did mention exrays, but said that it is often very difficult to confirm arthritis in cats through exray. He said he usually comes across it during surgery for other health matters.

Originally posted by dogncatluvr:
Chris,
Exploratory surgery for a diagnosis for arthritis? It sounds to me like your vet may be out to get your money My dog just had her arthritis confirmed by X-ray (she was under anaesthetic to have her teeth cleaned). We were quite sure she had arthritis because she limps sometimes, but since dogs (and cats too I think) won't sit still for an X-ray, they usually put them under anaesthetic.
My dog has been on Glucosamine and Chondriotin Sulfate for a number of years and it helps her. This may be something you might want to look into before exploratory surgery.