Cystease/cystaid.

From: Alison Smiley Perera

I sometimes
remember to put some of my dog's Cosequin in my FLUTD cat's food when
he's having a flareup but usually not and he gets over the episode just
fine.

Maybe he would get over the episodes more quickly or with less pain though if
you used the glycosimine supplement regularly. Maybe it would even eliminate
the problem as it has in Megan's cat. Certainly seems worth a try IMO.

Lauren
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Thanks Megan ,
I might give it a try . kim is on wet canned food and hasnt had
(touch wood ) an incident since the beginning of the year . I'm always
worrying it might flare up and looking for signs . She could be in
discomfort and I wouldn't know .

--
Alison
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wrote in message
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Has any one heard of this? I've read a lot
about FLUTD but don't remember it being
mentioned. I wonder if it's worth trying ?

From my experience, I will always recommend supplementing with
Cosequin
(glucosamine) if a cat has recurring urinary tract problems. I have
two
cats with interstitial cystitis. The first cat, Teddy suffered for a
year with ongoing problems. I tried everything and nothing worked.
His
bladder issues culminated in emergency surgery to remove a hardened
blood clot from his bladder. At the time supplementing with Cosequin
was
a fairly new idea, but I was desperate to try anything that would
give
him relief. Since I started with the Cosequin, he has had NO
recurrences
and I've been able to wean him off of the Amitriptyline as well.
When
Marvin started having problems I automatically put him on Cosequin
and
he hasn't had a recurrence since. I swear by this stuff.

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

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"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

Thanks Megan ,
I might give it a try . kim is on wet canned food and hasnt had
(touch wood ) an incident since the beginning of the year . I'm always
worrying it might flare up and looking for signs . She could be in
discomfort and I wouldn't know .

--
Alison
/
wrote in message
...
Has any one heard of this? I've read a lot
about FLUTD but don't remember it being
mentioned. I wonder if it's worth trying ?

From my experience, I will always recommend supplementing with
Cosequin
(glucosamine) if a cat has recurring urinary tract problems. I have
two
cats with interstitial cystitis. The first cat, Teddy suffered for a
year with ongoing problems. I tried everything and nothing worked.
His
bladder issues culminated in emergency surgery to remove a hardened
blood clot from his bladder. At the time supplementing with Cosequin
was
a fairly new idea, but I was desperate to try anything that would
give
him relief. Since I started with the Cosequin, he has had NO
recurrences
and I've been able to wean him off of the Amitriptyline as well.
When
Marvin started having problems I automatically put him on Cosequin
and
he hasn't had a recurrence since. I swear by this stuff.

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

What's the dosage for a cat of 5 lbs?

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Alson wrote:

I sometimes remember to put some of
my dog's Cosequin in my FLUTD cat's
food when he's having a flareup but
usually not and he gets over the episode
just fine.

The whole point of Cosequin is to elminate or greatly minimize
flare-ups. Putting some of you dog's Cosequin in your cat's food when
you remember isn't going to do anything. The cat has to have it daily
and it takes several weeks to get to the point where it starts working.
If you put your cat on Cosequin daily eventually he might not have
flare-ups at all. My cats are on it permanently.

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

What's the dosage for a cat of 5 lbs?

wrote in message
...
Alson wrote:

I sometimes remember to put some of
my dog's Cosequin in my FLUTD cat's
food when he's having a flareup but
usually not and he gets over the episode
just fine.

The whole point of Cosequin is to elminate or greatly minimize
flare-ups. Putting some of you dog's Cosequin in your cat's food when
you remember isn't going to do anything. The cat has to have it daily
and it takes several weeks to get to the point where it starts working.
If you put your cat on Cosequin daily eventually he might not have
flare-ups at all. My cats are on it permanently.

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

Betsy wrote:
What's the dosage for a cat of 5 lbs?

1 capsule of Cosequin for Cats once a day.
For a cat over 10 pounds it's two capsules once a day.

I found an excellent deal on Cosequin at http://www.vetmeddirect.com
If you buy 4 boxes at a time the cost is $48.00 or $12.00 per box.

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

Betsy wrote:
What's the dosage for a cat of 5 lbs?

1 capsule of Cosequin for Cats once a day.
For a cat over 10 pounds it's two capsules once a day.

I found an excellent deal on Cosequin at http://www.vetmeddirect.com
If you buy 4 boxes at a time the cost is $48.00 or $12.00 per box.

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