Cat Arthritis Supplements

[Finoa]

Has anyone got experience with cats (or dogs) with arthritis?

My cat's just about to turn nine and she's had increasing problems with her hips since a serious infection at the base of her tail, about two years ago.

Our vet thinks it's the early stages of Arthritis, but it seems to be deterioting very quickly. It's gone from bothering her only 20% of the time last year, to 90% of the time now.

I'd like to give her a supplement to help ease the symptoms and hopefully slow down the progression of the Arthritis.

I've seen some Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM capsules at http://www.healthydirect.co.uk/HDSite/0706.htm . She is good about taking tablets but I think it might be kinder to use an oil on her food (unless it tastes awful!). Any ideas?


Fiona.

[Marika]

try Green Lipped Mussel supplements for arthritis

[ruthann58]

we have a gsd age 12 with joint problems the vet recommended an adults dose 1500 glucosamine and 1200chondroitin for her she has been on them about 6 weeks and we are starting to see an improvment in her i bought them off the net as they were so much cheaper then at the chemist they are big tablets so i crush them between 2 spoons and mix them with her meat or some gravy hope it helps your cat Ruth