experiences with Solensia?

[Kate & Willow]

My Willow just turned 17, and is chugging along smoothly with her diabetes- on insulin for over two years now. Recent bloodwork was good!
Last week, she jumped down from a chair and (I believe) tweaked her back. She was wobbly and crying out in pain. I immediately rushed her to our veterinary urgent care to get checked out. Of course at the vet, she was walking normally but I've noticed she's generally much more stiff in her back legs, and when she jumps down she loses her balance a bit. She's very stoic (as most cats are) and I think she has probably been hurting in her back for awhile. I've got stairs now to every surface she likes to jump up on, and we've been doing a little Gabapentin since the incident. My vet recommended we try Solensia, and I'm curious what people's experiences are with that? I've read the horror stories so it makes me hesitant. Any advice/first-hand experiences are appreciated!

 

[Wendy&Neko]

My Neko was very arthritic due to her acromegaly, but it was in the time before Solensia came out. As a result, I did learn about quite about other options. One of my later cats also stopped being able to jump up and her vet suggested Solensia, so I did get a chance to try it. It worked wonders for her. Back to being able to jump all the way up on the bed. My vet at the time said she though it was about 70% of cats who get really good benefit out of it like I was seeing. There are contraindications, so make sure to check those out.

 

[Kate & Willow]

My Neko was very arthritic due to her acromegaly, but it was in the time before Solensia came out. As a result, I did learn about quite about other options. One of my later cats also stopped being able to jump up and her vet suggested Solensia, so I did get a chance to try it. It worked wonders for her. Back to being able to jump all the way up on the bed. My vet at the time said she though it was about 70% of cats who get really good benefit out of it like I was seeing. There are contraindications, so make sure to check those out.

Thank you so much for your reply! I'm happy to hear it did wonders for your kitty

 

[Nancita]

Loki has been diabetic for five years. Around the time of his diagnosis we started Solensia. He receives a shot around every quarter and it seems to help him a lot. A couple days following administration he becomes quite active. In fact he received one last week and it is obvious he is more comfortable and mobile.