New Arthritis Drug Approved Exclusively for Cats

Monoclonal antibody significantly reduces joint pain.

Published: March 22, 2022 Updated: April 19, 2022

Cute British cat playing and having fun on the floor. Ready to j — A cat treated successfully for arthritis may regain some spring in his step. © HOTOCREO Michal Bednarek | Bigstock

You have probably heard of monoclonal antibodies as drugs that help fight COVID-19. Now, a monoclonal antibody developed strictly for relieving arthritis pain in cats has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Called Solensia (generic name frunevetmab injection), it is actually the first monoclonal antibody approved for use in any species other […]