Nutramax Cosequin 80 Sprinkle Capsules for Cats

"Urinary crystals?" you ask? Glucosamine helps to replenish glycosaminoglycan, an element in the lining of the cat's stomach. This lining helps prevent urinary crystals, which can be fatal if untreated.One of my cats, 2 years old, twice had blockages from urinary crystals. At the second incident, the veterinarian prescribed 2 pills per day with a meal (the big boy cat is a 17 pounder - I believe under 10 pounds takes just 1 per day). I also feed him wet cat food intended for urinary tract health (Pro Plan Canned Cat Food, Adult Extra Care Urinary Tract Chicken Entrée In Gravy, 3-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)), and I add 1/8 cup of water to a 3oz cat of food with the meal that gets the 2 pills of medicine. I add the water to the food because he refuses to drink from a bowl or cat fountain.The 2 prior incidents occurred 3-4 months apart. Fortunately, since starting this new regimen of combined medicine with additional water and special cat food, it has been about 5 months with no scares.The medicine comes in powder form inside of a pill. I prepare and mix the water with the wet cat food, and then pull the plastic pill apart and spread the powdered medicine on top of the well-mixed food (not too wet or the cat doesn't like it). The medicine is flavored and sometimes the cat will eat only the powder as a treat and come back later for the food/water combo. Whether it's the cat food, the extra water, the pills, or a combination - my cat is healthier.This price on Amazon is stellar. I have purchased several bottles and the quality seems consistent from purchase to purchase. 5 stars, highly recommended.EDIT 12/8/13. It has now been over a year since I have been administering the Cosequin in conjunction with a pure wet food diet ph balanced for cats with crystals (aforementioned Purina Pro Plan, and Friskies special diet for urinary health). I also add quite a bit of water. The cat has been crystal-free. I did take him to the vet once for what I thought was a crystal scare, but it turned out to be stress induced inflammation and he was not blocked with crystals. I'm going to keep up with this great product. Give it a shot!EDIT 9/16/2020. I am still giving the cat 1 pill per day (down from 2 at onset). This cat has not had a crystal episode for 8 years! I don’t know if it’s the diet, the pill, or a combination, but I’m not stopping! Very affordable way to help pet quality of life. I recommend this stuff wholeheartedly and stand by my 5 star rating!EDIT July 2024:This cat is still alive at 14 years old and still has not had another bladder incident. In fact, he’s now in better health than his brother from the same litter who we thought was the healthy one. He’s still getting 1 pill per day, and the brother I’m giving 2 every other day to help with his arthritis. The bladder cat is down to 13 pounds and is full of vitality and energy and no signs of arthritis. Maybe these pills have had a double-benefitting effect? I plan to continue giving these pills until they pass away. 5 stars, all the way.I still feed Purina Pro Plan Urinary (chicken) for 1 meal but the other meals are now Weruva flavors that have pumpkin included. They both started having constipation in their old age and the pumpkin seems to assist. Totally unrelated to the pills, but just anecdotal data. He also still refuses to drink water so we continue with mixing in with the urinary food, and putting the pill on top of that meal. They gobble it up.

I started giving my 14-year-old cat Cosequin after noticing she was slowing down and hesitating to jump, stiff when waking up, and generally less playful. After about 2–3 weeks of daily use, I saw a clear improvement! She’s now jumping onto the couch again, grooming more easily, and even chasing her toys like she used to.The capsules are easy to open and mix into wet food and she doesn't even notice it’s there, which is a huge plus since she's a picky eater. I also appreciate that it's vet-recommended and made specifically for cats.If you have an older cat or one with joint issues, I highly recommend giving Cosequin a try. It’s made a real difference in my cat’s comfort and quality of life.

I started giving my 2 large 17 yo cats 2 of these every morning, sprinkled on their wet food. Within a few weeks they were moving better, within 5 weeks, they are walking stairs and jumping up on the couch with more ease. I can definitely tell a difference. My girl is less bitchy too, vet says it’s because she’s not in as much pain. So this has definitely been worth the money. They are both ridiculously picky eaters, it took a few different brands to find one they will eat, but they both like this brand!!!

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My wife and I have an all white with blue eye cat who unfortunately suffers a lot of health issues. However this medication added to non-dairy whipped cream has become an essential part of her daily life. Every morning we give her one pill with the non-dairy whipped cream and she devours it very quickly. After one month of administering this that way we have noticed a significant change in her mood, physical activities, and personality all for the better. We would definitely recommend this for the ease of use for significant pain relief there is absolutely no smell and she truly loves the taste regardless of the non-dairy whipped cream. The ingredients especially the cosequin is very beneficial for her.

I give this to my two cats, one is a younger one that I figure it can only help her as she ages, and one is a very big boy that is about 7 1/2 years old. Our large male had been slowing down a bit, so we wanted to see if this could help him get moving a bit more again, and it has definitely helped! He's jumping up on things again, playing with his little sister much more often, and running through the house at 3 AM like he's on a mission! (Although I suppose he IS on a mission; wake us up at least once a night so he can make sure we're still alive. Apparently cats have no sense of how long they actually sleep, so when we sleep for hours at a time, they think we might be dead. Can't remember where I heard that, but it explains SO MUCH!) If you're looking for something to help your kitty with their aging joints, or if you simply want to make sure you give your younger kitty a better shot at active golden years down the road, I would highly recommend you give it a try.

This supplement has helped my elderly cat tremendously! His back legs and hips got to the point he was struggling to walk. I started him on this supplement and now you wouldn’t know he’s had any problems.

The reason I think this is a really great product is because of the amazing joint health support it provides for cats. After using these supplements, I noticed significant improvements in my cat's mobility. The glucosamine and chondroitin ingredients are specifically intended to maintain joint health, and they definitely seem to be doing the job well. Highly recommended!