B12 and neuropathy

[Susan S]

My cat Bean is newly diagnosed and has some neuropathy. My vet prescribed meloxicam for pain, but I have been reading about B12. I understand the specific kind is methylcobalamin, but looking for specific brand recommendations. I cannot pill him, so it would need to be added to his food.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Hi Susan here is the link , most of us use this. I hope Bean will feel better

https://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-vitamin-b-12-methylcobalamin-5000-mcg-100-capsules-6
For neuropathy

Alot of members use this , I use it myself you can buy it on line from Vitacost
Vitamin B-12 Methylcobalamin -- 5000 mcg - 100 Capsules
It's 17.99 just be sure this is the one you buy
Some us Zobaline , but it's expensive
This is the same thing
The only difference is the Zobaline has 200 mcgs of folic acid
So I buy the folic acid at the supermarket and crush it up and add it to the B-12
If you can't find the 200 mcg get the 400 mcg and cut it in half
The Vitacost brand is a capsule so just open it and pour the powder on the wet food
Has no taste, no need to crush it up
The Zobaline is 33.99 for 60 pills, too expensive
I saw a big improvement I'd say 3 months, could be sooner. One capsule a day.
Once you get your kitty better regulated the B-12 methyl will help


Vitamin B-12 Methylcobalamin -- 5000 mcg - 100 Capsules

Bean is so adorable

 

[JaxBenji]

Here's the zobaline in case you want it (Diane's post is a cheaper way to do the same ingredients...just make sure any human drug you buy does not have sugar in it)- I used it for months with Jax - I just stopped recently as I didn't think he needed it any more. I crushed the pill with my fingers and it turned to a powder and then I mixed it in his breakfast. https://www.amazon.com/ZobalineTM-Diabetic-Cats-60-tabs/dp/B008G3LI2M?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20

 

[FarmKitty]

I also use what Diane recommended. I get my folic acid from Vitacost as well https://www.vitacost.com/natures-way-folate/?ntt=033674404515
You get 20% off the first time you buy from there. If you don't have access to that then I have an extra coupon you may have!

It is very easy to open up each capsule, dump half into the food, and then close the capsule for later. It mixes into the food very well.

I started Dixie on the B12 later on in her treatment. Just regulating her BG levels had a huge effect on her hind legs and overall energy levels. It is hard to say if the B12 did anything or not, but she is improving each day!

 

[Susan S]

I also use what Diane recommended. I get my folic acid from Vitacost as well https://www.vitacost.com/natures-way-folate/?ntt=033674404515
You get 20% off the first time you buy from there. If you don't have access to that then I have an extra coupon you may have!

It is very easy to open up each capsule, dump half into the food, and then close the capsule for later. It mixes into the food very well.

I started Dixie on the B12 later on in her treatment. Just regulating her BG levels had a huge effect on her hind legs and overall energy levels. It is hard to say if the B12 did anything or not, but she is improving each day!

 

[Susan S]

Thank you all for your help. I did decide to try the zobaline since they are easy to crush. I am particular with the supplements I take so thought I would try this one. I hope his legs improve soon.