Older Cat (Hopefully Arthritis?)

in article , AMc in CA at
ost wrote on 9/16/03 12:52 AM:

Saw the vet on Friday & got the lab results today. Based on her exam, she
thinks it's probably arthritis. The only odd thing was a weaker than expected
pulse. And, thankfully, the lab results came back normal today. So, we're
putting him on glucosamine & seeing if that helps. Also, she uses Chinese
herbs, & she thinks that might help. If he gets worse, or doesn't show
improvement after a month or so on the glucosamine, I'll take him in for an
x-ray.

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions & support.


Alicia

It takes about 8 weeks for glucosamine to show an improvement. What kind?

Karen

in article , AMc in CA at
ost wrote on 9/16/03 12:52 AM:

Saw the vet on Friday & got the lab results today. Based on her exam, she
thinks it's probably arthritis. The only odd thing was a weaker than expected
pulse. And, thankfully, the lab results came back normal today. So, we're
putting him on glucosamine & seeing if that helps. Also, she uses Chinese
herbs, & she thinks that might help. If he gets worse, or doesn't show
improvement after a month or so on the glucosamine, I'll take him in for an
x-ray.

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions & support.


Alicia

It takes about 8 weeks for glucosamine to show an improvement. What kind?

Karen

Karen asked:

It takes about 8 weeks for glucosamine to show an
improvement. What kind?

The vet prescribed cosequin, but at over $1 a pill, I'm looking into
glyco-flex, recommended by a breeder I know. Any thoughts on either?


Alicia

Karen asked:

It takes about 8 weeks for glucosamine to show an
improvement. What kind?

The vet prescribed cosequin, but at over $1 a pill, I'm looking into
glyco-flex, recommended by a breeder I know. Any thoughts on either?


Alicia

Karen asked:

It takes about 8 weeks for glucosamine to show an
improvement. What kind?

The vet prescribed cosequin, but at over $1 a pill, I'm looking into
glyco-flex, recommended by a breeder I know. Any thoughts on either?


Alicia

in article , AMc in CA at
ost wrote on 9/18/03 11:54 PM:

Karen asked:

It takes about 8 weeks for glucosamine to show an
improvement. What kind?

The vet prescribed cosequin, but at over $1 a pill, I'm looking into
glyco-flex, recommended by a breeder I know. Any thoughts on either?


Alicia

1$ a pill??? We get a whole box, 80 pills, 80 days for 18$. Try to find a
different supplier.

Karen

in article , AMc in CA at
ost wrote on 9/18/03 11:54 PM:

Karen asked:

It takes about 8 weeks for glucosamine to show an
improvement. What kind?

The vet prescribed cosequin, but at over $1 a pill, I'm looking into
glyco-flex, recommended by a breeder I know. Any thoughts on either?


Alicia

1$ a pill??? We get a whole box, 80 pills, 80 days for 18$. Try to find a
different supplier.

Karen

in article , AMc in CA at
ost wrote on 9/18/03 11:54 PM:

Karen asked:

It takes about 8 weeks for glucosamine to show an
improvement. What kind?

The vet prescribed cosequin, but at over $1 a pill, I'm looking into
glyco-flex, recommended by a breeder I know. Any thoughts on either?


Alicia

1$ a pill??? We get a whole box, 80 pills, 80 days for 18$. Try to find a
different supplier.

Karen

Alicia wrote:
The vet prescribed cosequin, but at over
$1 a pill, I'm looking into glyco-flex,
recommended by a breeder I know. Any
thoughts on either?

$1 a pill???? That's outrageous! I have 2 cats on Cosequin and buy it
online. The place I get it has a special. Buy 4 boxes (90 capsules per
box) and the total is $48.00 or $12.00 per box, which is at least $8 a
box cheaper than what my vet charges.
http://vetmeddirect.com/index.pl?sid...80-4&category=

Megan



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Alicia wrote:
The vet prescribed cosequin, but at over
$1 a pill, I'm looking into glyco-flex,
recommended by a breeder I know. Any
thoughts on either?

$1 a pill???? That's outrageous! I have 2 cats on Cosequin and buy it
online. The place I get it has a special. Buy 4 boxes (90 capsules per
box) and the total is $48.00 or $12.00 per box, which is at least $8 a
box cheaper than what my vet charges.
http://vetmeddirect.com/index.pl?sid...80-4&category=

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray