Neuropathy Treatment
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Misterbeesmom
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following.....(I just ordered zobaline, as supplement to b12 injections. hopeful it will help my mr. b)
Elizabeth and Bertie
Member Since 2010
Many of us have used methyl B12 (methylcobalamin), and particularly 'Zobaline', to help heal neuropathy.
Zobaline is particularly good because is also contains a little bit of folic acid which, as I understand it, works synergistically with the B12.
Methyl B12 is brilliant for helping to heal nerve damage. It worked wonders for my cat!
Bertie had bad neuropathy when first diagnosed, but that resolved really quickly once I started him on Zobaline. That happened even though Bertie was still in high blood glucose numbers at that time.
Some cats take longer to heal, and some only start to see results once they get into better blood glucose levels. But a cat can completely recover from neuropathy.
Zobaline can be crushed and added to food, and has no discernible flavour.
And it's very hard to overdose B12 because it's water-soluble and any excess is excreted in the urine.
The only contraindication I know of is where a kitty is known to have cancer. (And I think that's something to do with B12 helping with general cell growth. But I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!
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Potassium deficiency can also cause leg weakness. A blood test is needed to confirm whether there is a deficiency, but potassium supplements can be given to correct it if necessary.
Zobaline is particularly good because is also contains a little bit of folic acid which, as I understand it, works synergistically with the B12.
Methyl B12 is brilliant for helping to heal nerve damage. It worked wonders for my cat!
Bertie had bad neuropathy when first diagnosed, but that resolved really quickly once I started him on Zobaline. That happened even though Bertie was still in high blood glucose numbers at that time.
Some cats take longer to heal, and some only start to see results once they get into better blood glucose levels. But a cat can completely recover from neuropathy.
Zobaline can be crushed and added to food, and has no discernible flavour.
And it's very hard to overdose B12 because it's water-soluble and any excess is excreted in the urine.
The only contraindication I know of is where a kitty is known to have cancer. (And I think that's something to do with B12 helping with general cell growth. But I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!
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Potassium deficiency can also cause leg weakness. A blood test is needed to confirm whether there is a deficiency, but potassium supplements can be given to correct it if necessary.
Critter Mom
Member Since 2014
Tanya's Site urges caution with B12 supplementation for CKD kitties. It's important that the cat has adequate B12 to ward off problems with anaemia but they do advocate conservative dosing (1mg/day IIRC).
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Critter Mom
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Following on from Eliz's post, it is vital to get regular blood work done for cats on potassium supplements: both too much and too little potassium can cause problems with the heart.
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Catticus Maximus
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I've never used Zobaline as I found it a bit pricey. I've used the Doctor's Best Methyl B12 Veggie Caps as a much cheaper alternative with good success. There is no added sugar, just B12 in the capsule. I open two capsules and pour the contents into Maximus's snack each night.
Elizabeth and Bertie
Member Since 2010
Yes, these are cheaper, and especially so for folks outside of the US...
It's now very expensive to get Zobaline to the UK, because the cost now exceeds the £15 limit (on what you can import without paying customs charges). What's more, the Post Office also charge you an additional fee to process the customs charge...
It is possible to add a little folic acid along with the Dr's Best methyl B12 to 'copy' the Zobaline formula....
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