? B12 methylcobalamin

[SashaV]

So I've been wondering if Mauer should try the B12 for her neuropathy in her front legs.

I'm in Denmark, so we don't have Zorbaline, but I can order it. Its just crazy expensive in shipping, and my insurance probably won't cover it when bought from anywhere else in the world.

I can't find methylcobalamin either in the right amount, then I'll need to give her 3 or 6 pills.
Witch is a problem since she's so difficult to give pills. So I'd really rather not

However I can buy B12 in methylcobalamin form in Germany for injection without a prescription.
And its much cheaper

Does anyone know the dosage and frequency when its injected?
And is it subq or in a muscle?
And is the form important when injected instead of taken orally?

I've been researching on Google for a while now without any results.
Please share your experiences and insights

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

M-B12 tablets are crushed and mixed in food. Trouble never knew it was in there. NO pilling involved.

 

[SashaV]

M-B12 tablets are crushed and mixed in food. Trouble never knew it was in there. NO pilling involved.

I don't think its going to work with Mauer

 

[Elizabeth and Bertie]

So I've been wondering if Mauer should try the B12 for her neuropathy in her front legs.

Hi Sasha, any methylcobalamin is fine as long as it doesn't contain additives unsuitable for kitties, such as sweeteners, etc.

Some Europeans use Dr's Best methycobalamin 1500 mcg capsules. Two of these equal a typical 3mg daily dose. And if you want to mimic the Zobaline formula you can add 200 mcg of folic acid too.
This kind of high dose is usually fine, because the excess is usually just excreted in the urine. But if a cat has reduced kidney function then it may be appropriate to use a lower dose.

Methylcobalamin doesn't really have any taste, so 'most' cats will be fine with it mixed into a little bit of food. However there are of course a few cats who might detect it and not want it... These are in the minority though...
Here's what the Dr's Best capsules look like here in the UK. I don't know if the packaging will be similar in Denmark.

Eliz

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

THANK YOU Eliz.

 

[SashaV]

Thanks Eliz

But it would really be easier to just give it as an injection

 

[Elizabeth and Bertie]

But it would really be easier to just give it as an injection

I hear you, haha!
..But I 'think' the injectable B12 is usually cyanocobalamin rather than methylcobalamin... Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong on that....

 

[SashaV]

I hear you, haha!
..But I 'think' the injectable B12 is usually cyanocobalamin rather than methylcobalamin... Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong on that....

But the company that makes zobaline says it doesn't matter when its injected. But I only found that information on their site.
No one else seems to know anything