VetriScience Extra Strength Healthy Hip & Joint Chews, GlycoFlex Glucosamine and Green-Lipped Mussel Joint Support Supplement for Cats, Promote Mobility and Soothe Joint Discomfort, Chicken, 60 Count

I waited a few weeks after administering this to my cat in order to provide a clear and useful review.My 14 year old toothless cat Teddy loves these (thank goodness!) and now comes running when he hears the bag being picked up. I cut the treat into about 9 small slices and he gobbles them right down. His younger sister (3 yrs old) always comes running at that time and wants some too, so I end up giving her something else more age appropriate for her. They both wolf their treats down and are happy, and so am I!As to the efficacy of this product for my 14 year old cat, previously he was getting stiff and groaning whenever he would get up and also whenever I would pick him up. He walked with very stiff legs. He also sometimes missed when jumping up from the floor to the couch, and pretty much stayed in one place all day. I've been giving him one treat daily (he's 9 pounds) and after a week or so, he stopped groaning when getting up from a nap or when we picked him up. He hasn't missed on a jump from the floor to the couch since about the second week, and is walking less stiffly. He's a Persian and a very, very laid back cat who was never one for running much, or doing anything particularly energetic. But the other day I heard cat feet galloping in from the kitchen to the living room (we have wood floors) where I was sitting. I assumed it was my younger cat but no, it was my 14 year old who ran into the room! Of course he laid right down and went to sleep (as he does) but it made me happy to see this improvement. My vet also is familiar with these and says she has seen good results in other cats. I will continue giving these to him as they seem to work pretty well and I am grateful for the improvement and obvious lessening of pain for him!

My cat is 9 years old and has arthritis (diagnosed by our vet) in a back leg. When she was young, she would jump up on the washer at feeding time. We were a multi cat household then and she liked eating in private. As she aged, she had difficulty making the jump, so we put a stool next to the washer, which worked for a couple of years. When our last cat passed from old age, I moved her food to the laundry room floor, because she seemed uncomfortable making the leap to the stool and up to the washer. I was in search mode to find her something to give her relief. I found some CBD chews and tried those before ordering this product. She wouldn't touch them at all. I ended up donating them to the art studio cat who would eat them and they do help with her issues. However, after reading several reviews on this joint support product, I gave it a chance. My cat has no teeth due to another health issue, so I was thrilled that, after breaking these treats in half, she would eat them. They have a strong smell that seems attractive to her, they also break in half easily and are soft enough for her to eat them. After 2 weeks of giving her 1 treat per day, she is hopping up on the stool and onward to the washer several times a day to beg for treats. She still has a limp when she walks, but obviously feels much better. These have provided her with a much better quality of life and I'll continue buying them. I highly recommend them for aging cats that have compromised joints.

It's hard to find pain management for cats,l (either prescription or not.) Glucosamine/Chondroitin and MSM supplements seems to help with arthritis longer-term, but I discovered that a good Omega-3 supplement really help more immediately with my own arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and inflammatory issues, so I searched for a good one for my cat who is getting older and our northern winter's really effect us all.So I did my research and have this a shot. This formula really does good for him. We tried the lower/medium dose version which did seem to help, but as winter came along we switched to the higher dose. It really does help - you can see it in how he walks, plays and the look on his eyes (less pain, more "himself.") The only issue I have is that even keeping the zip lock top sealed, they tend to try out pretty quickly if you don't use them in the directed amount if time. They're still usable, but I break them in half and squish it a bit to make it softer for him. But it's worth it for the difference it makes in his pain and comfort level. I'm told there are other good brands out there and may experiment with them, but I like the ingredient list in this one and how well it works. Even my cat realizes the difference and now "asks" for his medicine in the morning...If you're looking for a good Omega-3/anti-inflammatory supplement for a cat, I highly recommend.And no, I was never paid nor did I receive anything free for this evaluation.