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My 18 yr old cat has arthritis in her back legs....I have given her vet-provided Cosequin in the past and it does help, but wondering if any of you have ever tried an OTC product for your cat.....? With good results?
What kind of OTC are you talking about? There are no human pain meds that are safe for cats.
Why did you stop the cosequin? It is very effective for mild to medium arthritis pain in cats. But it has to be given every day, it is a cumulative effect supplement, not an as needed type of thing.
Ask your vet about either adequan injections or laser treatment. Both are very effective at controlling arthritis pain and keeping kitty mobile.
I was planning on the adequan injections when my senior boy starts getting bad (he's only a little stiff just now) but now that the laser therapy is available I will probably just go straight to that.
This is the company my vet uses. Turn down your speakers, there's an annoying loud video (good morning america endorsement of the product) that starts up when you access the page.
Actually I am still giving Cosequin but just about out now....I had never heard of an OTC pain med being ok, but just wanted to check.
Might ask about the laser...she also gets oral Metacam suspension for inflammation and pain when it seems to be a bad day.
Thanks...
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Originally Posted by catsmom21
What kind of OTC are you talking about? There are no human pain meds that are safe for cats.
Why did you stop the cosequin? It is very effective for mild to medium arthritis pain in cats. But it has to be given every day, it is a cumulative effect supplement, not an as needed type of thing.
Ask your vet about either adequan injections or laser treatment. Both are very effective at controlling arthritis pain and keeping kitty mobile.
I was planning on the adequan injections when my senior boy starts getting bad (he's only a little stiff just now) but now that the laser therapy is available I will probably just go straight to that.
This is the company my vet uses. Turn down your speakers, there's an annoying loud video (good morning america endorsement of the product) that starts up when you access the page.
Actually I am still giving Cosequin but just about out now....I had never heard of an OTC pain med being ok, but just wanted to check.
Might ask about the laser...she also gets oral Metacam suspension for inflammation and pain when it seems to be a bad day.
Thanks...
You're welcome. Do you know that metacam is very controversial and causes acute kidney failure in cats. I think it should not be used for cats ever, except in nothing to lose situations, as perhaps a way to ease the pain of a cat who is going to die soon anyway. I hope you are using it as infrequently as possible. I wish vets would stop prescribing it for cats.
I can post links for more information if you want.
catsmom2 has given you very good advice, the Metacam is not safe for cats....ask your Vet about replacing it with BURPONORPHINE(buprenex)...this is a much safer choice.
others are Butorphanol or Tamadol. but IMO Bupronorphine is the best choice.
don't know what happened to my first reply so this maybe a repeat?
catsmom2 is very right in saying that metacam isn't safe for cats....nor are steroids.
the best choice for a pain med is BUPRONORPHINE(buprenex) this has the least side effects..
other choices are Butorphanal or Tranadol
Please ask your Vet about this...♥
There is a glucosomine cat treat in packets that I get at Petsmart or Petco. About $ 6 and its tasty and the cat loves it. Has made the biggest difference in my calico, who was isolating herself and not being social until I started this treat. She is a different cat now. She is about 8 or 9 and is full of life.
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