Dasuquin for diabetic cats?

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supervix56

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Hi,

LeeLee has been on a daily dose of metacam for osteoarthritis for several months. Earlier this week I did some reading about metacam and decided I wasn't comfortable using it. My vet suggested Dasuquin. I asked if it was OK for a diabetic cat to take. She said it probably wasn't and to just keep an eye on LeeLee's BG. Personally, I would rather KNOW that it's not going to affect her BG before giving it to her. If it's going to be a problem, then why waste my time, money and LeeLee's health on it?

Does anyone know if Dasuquin is OK? Dasuquin joint supplements contain avocado/soybean upsaponifiables, glucosamine, chondroitin, and green tea. I think Dasuquin comes in different forms/flavours - not sure what my vet has, but I would imagine if they've made it tasty to cats, it might be higher in carbs?

Thanks,
Erin & LeeLee
 
It's been a while since I needed to use Dasuquin for one of my senior kitties, but it's been my experience that a reduction in pain and swelling helps reduce blood sugar.

I buy my syringes from American Diabetes Wholesale and receive many newsletters from them regarding feline diabetes. They have an article on Dasuquin and feline diabetes here: http://www.americandiabeteswholesal...-and-cosequin-for-your-arthritic-pet_6564.htm

If this were my kitty, I would stay away from Metacam and use the Das. I used to buy the capsules and open them and sprinkle it on the canned food. It was savory tasting and my cats liked it.

I also use egg crate type bedding for my seniors, ortho-beds. I have ramps and stairs in place so they don't need to jump. Self warming matts also help.
 
Thanks for the info, Jennifer. LeeLee is still pretty mobile and I don't think she's in much pain. I'll check out that article...and probably those ortho-beds. They sound comfy!
 
Hi Erin, Well, Carlys been OTJ since 2005..it hasnt messed with her bgs. Her arthritis is in all leg joints and the lumbosacral joint in her back-which may have had prior injury to it.

Her arthritis regimen is Dasuquin 2x a day in food, adequan 1x a week subq, Gabapentin 1ml 2x a day, I have tramadol as needed but she is very sensitive to those kinds of meds and 1/8th tab lasts like 3 days.. so I save it for when she seems to be really hurting. I have been thinking about wether Methyl b12 might help her too.

Sending cyber hugs to you and LeeLee
 
Thanks for the info, Lisa. I think I'll pick up some Dasuquin this weekend. Luckily LeeLee's arthritis doesn't seem too bad. She hasn't had any metacam in three days and, while she's a little more stiff, she's still doing all the things she usually does.
 
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