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FELINE
ARTHRITIS? RETURN YOUR CAT TO MOBILITY AND JOINT HEALTH WITH COSEQUIN
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Has your cat quit climbing and jumping
around the house like he normally does? Then he may have joint pain.
As you cat gets older, it is very common for his joints to become
stiff which causes him not to run and play as much. This also decreases
his quality of life. By giving him a nutritional supplement that
will help maintain healthy joints you will help keep him young longer
and he will enjoy his life more. Cat Cosequin is a nutritional supplement
that does just that.
The three major ingredients in cosequin are chondroitin
sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and manganese ascorbate. Research
has shown that these ingredients work together maintain the structure
of your cat's joint cartilage while slowing down the enzymes that
break down cartilage.
Cat Cosequin can be given as young as 6 weeks of age
and is safe for all breeds and sizes of cats. If your cat is less
than 10 pounds it is recommended that you give them 1 to 1 ½
capsules daily, if your cat is over 10 pounds the amount should
be 2 capsules per day, around 12 hours a part. The weight of the
cat decides how many capsules he should have in a 24 hour period.
After your cat has been on this supplement for at
least a month, the amount given can be reduced. You can have your
veterinarian test your cat to ensure that the maintenance level
is reached. Then you will know if you need to increase or decrease
the amount of Cosequin given in a 24 period.
Have him jumping on your bed in the morning
again to awake you bright and early. You will be glad that he is
once again playing and enjoying his ball of string.
 What
the vet says
Cosequin helps to maintain the structure of your cat's cartilage
in the joints while inhibiting the enzymes that break down cartilage.
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Cat Cosequin FAQ
Cat Cosequin is a nutritional supplement to help cats
maintain healthy joints. As cats age, it is common for their joints
to become less flexible which impacts their mobility and quality
of life. COSEQUIN is an exclusive formula to support and maintain
the health of your cat's joints. Each natural chicken & tuna
flavored sprinkle capsule contains 125 mg Glucosamine HCl, 100 mg
95% Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate 5% Mixed Glycosaminoglycans, 8 mg
Ascorbate and 1 mg Manganese
Brand Name(s)
Cosequin for Cats (Nutramax)
Active Ingredient(s)
Glucosamine (125mg), Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate (100mg), Ascorbate
(8mg), Manganese (1mg).
What is Cat Cosequin used for
Cosequin for cats is a nutritional supplement to help cats maintain
healthy joints. Cosequin for cats is an exclusive formula to support
and maintain the health of the cats joints.
Availability
Cosequin for cats is a natural chicken and tuna flavored non-prescription
(OTC) product. It is packaged as a sprinkle capsule intended to
be added to food.
How Cat Cosequin should be used
The usual starting dose, for the first 4 to 6 weeks, for cats under
10 lbs is the contents of 1 capsule once a day and for cats over
10 lbs give the contents of 2 capsules once a day. After 4 to 6
weeks, use a maintenance dose giving the product every other day
instead of once a day.
What are the side effects
Side effects are rare but may include diarrhea.
What special precautions are there
This product is not intended to be used in place of other treatments
in the presence of an infection or if surgery is needed.
In the event of overdose
Overdose is not likely but may result in diarrhea.
How should I store this product
Store the container in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.
Keep out of the reach of children.
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