8/25 Cosequin or Dasuquin?

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Kathy and Kitty

Kathy and Kitty

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I posted this question in Health, but since not all Lantus Landers go there, thought I'd cross-post to get some input.

I don't think the Cosequin does enough for Kitty's arthritis, and I'm thinking about bumping him up to Dasuquin. Anyone here have any positive or negative thoughts about it?

I just want to be sure that there wouldn't be any side effects (other than feeling better :mrgreen: ).

Reply here or there!

Thanks!
http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=23294&p=232606#p232606
 
Adequan is injection - Tizon gets it (canadian equivalent) monthly and I got a new cat.
Dasuquin vs Cosequin - I was debating because Dasuquin is not available on this side of the border so the Vet could only get me Cosequin. Jojo described Dasuquin to me as the Cosequin "next generation". I think there is an extra anti-inflammatory in it.
I hope this helps.
 
Thanks!

Cassandra also had recommended Adequan, but the vet said she wouldn't prescribe it, because she wasn't familiar with its use in cats -- only dogs.

I think I will try the Dasuquin. (Wonder why the vet didn't recommend that immediately.) If that doesn't make a marked difference, then maybe it's time for a new vet.
 
Blackie has bad arthritis, especially in his elbows. So, he's on Dasuquin, Adequan and Gabapentin. I saw the most positive effect with the Gabapentin, but it is a drug, not a supplement. I do think the Dasuquin is a little better than the Cosequin that we used to use.
 
We had Taz on Dasuquin and I noticed significant improvement rather quickly. She went from to stiff and sore to get up to running around, climbing and jumping like a kitten again.

Unfortunately after about 3 weeks she just flat out refused to eat the food with it mixed in, she'd rather go without eating at all. We tried compounded but no go with that. We are still working on finding a supplemented treat/pill/gel that she will take more than a week or two.
 
Unfortunately after about 3 weeks she just flat out refused to eat the food with it mixed in, she'd rather go without eating at all. We tried compounded but no go with that. We are still working on finding a supplemented treat/pill/gel that she will take more than a week or two.
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Melanie, were you putting the entire capsule in Smokey's food at one time? With the Cosequin, I spread it a little bit across the day (we free feed), and then cover up the taste with chicken dust. I'd hope I could do the same with the Dasuquin -- spread it across several meals to dilute the taste.
 
Moonie & my civvie were on Cosequin & are now bumped up to the Dasuquin!!
I see a difference in Moonie who has neuropathy, but is getting around Better than on cosequin, & can jump more easily to her fav places--
We also had the choice at the vet--Of Dasuquin(which he didnt know about) Or Adequan which we feel we would like to wait on, till her arthritis get worse.
Dasuquin has a avocadao-soybean complex in it that also helps Cats with Bladder health!! I figured that couldnt be bad--
We are happy with the dasuquin results!! :mrgreen:
 
I have been giving Jake Dasuquin for at least five or six years now. Although Cosequin is good, I have been told that Dasuquin is even better. In any case, Dasuquin works well for Jake and he has not had to have any other medications for arthritis. He is 18+, now in remission from diabetes, and does not appear to have any other health issues - knock on wood. Dasuquin has also been said to be a protector against UTIs and a promoter of good kidney health.

Judy & Jake & Civvie Boomer
 
Roni and Moonie said:
Dasuquin has a avocadao-soybean complex in it that also helps Cats with Bladder health!!
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Not ASU. There is some thought that glucosamine or chondroitin or both, depending on which website you read, may help reduce inflammation of the bladder. Both Cosequin *and* Dasuquin contain glucosamine and chondroitin.

I haven't come across any references to promoting good kidney health. Maybe it does, don't know.

As for ASU, see http://nutramaxlabs.com/vet/products/Pr ... suquin-cat
What is ASU, and how does it work?
ASU stands for avocado/soybean unsaponifiables, an ingredient concentrated directly from avocados and soybeans that is used for joint health. ASU has been shown to improve joint function and comfort levels. Studies using cartilage cells have shown that ASU lowers the expression or production of several compounds involved in the process of cartilage breakdown in joints. ASU complements the positive effects of the other active ingredients in Dasuquin. The glucosamine in Dasuquin is synergistic with low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate and has been shown in cartilage cell studies to be synergistic with ASU. Having ASU in the Dasuquin formula is also beneficial as NMX1000® avocado/soybean unsaponifiables, FCHG49 glucosamine hydrochloride and TRH122 low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate together were shown in cell studies to be better than the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate alone at inhibiting expression of several agents involved in the breakdown of cartilage. The highly absorbable tea is rich in antioxidants, which have a positive effect on cartilage as well as on overall body defenses.

Does Kitty get fish oil as well? Omega 3 has anti-inflammatory properties and should help too.

eta: For Meowzi's arthritis, we use a combination of Dasuquin, fish oil, Adequan, Denamarin (SAMe) and acupuncture.
 
LOL you mangled my name :lol: That's ok, as long as you never mangle Meowzi's ;-)

I use Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet. http://www.iherb.com/Nordic-Naturals-Om ... /4188?at=0 It's the same brand Cassandra and Sasha uses. Jill uses a brand for humans, I forget the name, you may want to check with her. I've also used Carlson Labs Salmon Oil (for humans) in the past. Here's a rating table for the purity of human products, for your reference. BTW Nutramax has one for pets too, Welactin Feline I believe it's called.

Kathy and Kitty said:
I think I will try the Dasuquin. (Wonder why the vet didn't recommend that immediately.)
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Although they're made by the same ppl who make Cosequin (Nutramax Labs), I wonder how many vets are familiar with it. According to our hospital's office manager, Meowzi is their *only* patient who uses Dasuquin, and only because I ask them to order it. Seems all their other patients just use Cosequin.

And while I was poking around the Nutramax Labs site (link in my earlier post), I notice they explain how chondroitin in Cosequin and Dasuquin may help maintain urinary bladder health, if anyone's interested.
 
Why, yes, Choy Foong, I did! I am an idiot and have had only HALF a cup of caffeine. ohmygod_smile Sorry!!!!!

Thanks. I'll try the Nordic Naturals.

I swear, seems like some vets are in the 20th century. :?
 
Much better :-D I don't really fancy being called a worm or an onion :razz:

Go slow when you introduce the fish oil, Kitty may not like it. We don't want to turn him off his food. I had to re-start with one drop a meal, then slowly work it up (Jill's excellent suggestion). If you have questions on how much to give, check with your vet.
 
Oh my goodness, Choy Foong, I would not want to call you a worm! :shock: Onions are very nice, though, so that would only be a compliment, even if unintentional. :lol:

Thanks for the warning on the fish oil. Kitty is being very finicky.

What I really want to do is shift him away from FF. I would swear that he was less wheezy (sp?) when he was eating Evo. :YMSIGH:
 
Dasuquin

I should mention that I get Dasuquin at a very reasonable price, much cheaper than at the vets, from an online source called nomorefleasplease.com. It is $24.50 that includes tax and shipping to your door via priority mail. Both product and service are superb.

Judy
 
I'm glad this condo was bumped back up, I've been meaning to check back in to see what the recommendations were. I want to start Jazzy on a supplement that might help her joints. Thanks for asking the question, Kathy.
 
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