Green lipped mussel for cats

Re: Green lipped mussel for cats

Emma Bartlett — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:28:57 GMT

None with cats on Yumove.....my dogs vomit when on seraquin but again not with yumove!

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Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:07:59 GMT

I studied tx of feline OA for my dissertation. Every piece of research I read regarding joint supplementation failed to prove its efficacy (scientifically), but your posts all sound so supportive. Has anyone else seen acute vomiting with joint supplements (especially the RCW feline mobility diet)? I had lots of clients on the Royal Canin mobility tablets but I've given up on that ever coming back into stock.

I always recommend a heated blanket/bed to help with pain relief and make sure there are some mobility aids in the house e.g. steps/ramps up to beds and window ledges.

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Beth Roberts — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:20:27 GMT

I use J/D feline with my cat (he is 8yrs and had a fractured pelvis at 5 months treated with cage rest and gets stiff without something). I would suggest speaking to Hills Vetline re feeding with CRF, but it is definitely effective and saves feeding all other supplements and has scientific evidence to show it works :-) Had several clients at work use it with cats to great effect too!

Re: Green lipped mussel for cats

Sarah Bennett — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:24:25 GMT

No chance of overdosing on glucosamine but you shouldnt have to use the Cosequin at the same time and it will be cheaper. Yumove has the same ingredients as Cosequin and added extras at a fraction of the cost

Re: Green lipped mussel for cats

Sarah Bennett — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:22:34 GMT

Half a tablet for a cat or use the IMOVE which is a capsule and the human version of the same product. We hope to have the cat specific product out later this year for you. A loading dose is suggested which would be 1 tablet for the first few weeks until you see an improvement then go to the half tablet. You can source from local veterinary surgeries but be aware they may have to order it in. We are trying to get all of te practices to stock but even if they dont then they can order directly through their supplier. Hope this helps

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bongo — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:18:19 GMT

I might try those yumove tabs on my kitty, he only has three legs so needs all the help he can get!

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Nicola Smith — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:13:50 GMT

I was going to try the mobilty tabs but they dont seem to be available at the moment?? The yumove has glucosamine in which is already in cosequin - is there a risk of overdoing the glucosamine?

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Emma Bartlett — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:32:17 GMT

My parents have put their 14 year old hyperthyroid cat on to Yumove after their elderly GSD had a new lease of life on it. I emailed Lintbells who make it and John Howie replied and said to give him 1 tablet daily for 6 weeks then drop to 1/2 tablet daily....... he has been on it for approx 5 months is back to his old self, back to jumping up a 6 ft fence and is generally more active and less grumpy!

http://www.lintbells.com/products/yumove/natural-ingredients

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Sal the 1st — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:16:56 GMT

yes I used the mobility support at the rate of half tablet a day in conjunction with glycoflex on my old cat Willow again on the advice of my vet. It did appear to keep her more comfortable

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Louisa Cocks — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:04:42 GMT

About 6 years ago I had a young cat with hind leg problems and I used to give him 1/2 of a Waltham Mobility Support Tablet daily. I know they are meant for dogs but they were given on the advice of my vet. My cat Jackson used to love them, he thought they were a treat. He took them for about a year before he was sady PTS. Hope this helps.