Okay, so my cat, Mittens, has been getting a little stiff in her old age. She’s not jumping up on the furniture as much, and she seems a bit slower getting around. I talked to my vet, and they suggested I try a joint supplement. After looking around, I decided to give Nutramax Cosequin for Cats a shot. Here’s how it went:
Getting Started
First, I ordered the 80 sprinkle capsule bottle online. It arrived pretty quickly, which was nice. I checked the expiration date – always a good idea – and everything looked good.
Figuring Out the Dosage
The instructions on the bottle were a little confusing at first. It talked about an “initial administration period” and then a “maintenance level.” I read it a couple of times and basically, for the first 4-6 weeks, I was supposed to give Mittens two capsules a day. After that, I could drop it down to one capsule a day.
The Sprinkle Capsule Struggle
Now, Mittens is a picky eater. No way was she going to swallow a whole capsule. Luckily, these are “sprinkle capsules,” meaning you’re supposed to open them up and sprinkle the powder on her food. Sounds easy, right? Well…sort of.
- Opening the capsules: They were a little fiddly to open. I found that gently twisting and pulling worked best. Sometimes a little powder would spill, but it wasn’t too bad.
- Mixing it with food:I tried mixing it with her dry food first, but she just sniffed at it and walked away. Smart cat. Then I mixed it with a little bit of wet food – her favorite! – and she gobbled it right up. Success!
The Waiting Game (and Observing)
I stuck to the two-capsules-a-day routine for about five weeks. Honestly, I didn’t notice a huge difference at first. But then, around week four, I saw her jump up onto the sofa without any hesitation! It was a small thing, but it made me feel hopeful.
Switching to Maintenance
After the initial period, I reduced the dosage to one capsule a day. I continued to mix it with her wet food, and she continued to eat it without any problems.
The Results (So Far!)
It’s been a few months now, and I definitely see an improvement in Mittens’ mobility. She’s more active, she’s playing more, and she seems more comfortable overall. She’s not exactly a kitten again, but she’s definitely doing better. She’s even jumped onto my bed a few times – something she hadn’t done in ages!
Overall, I’m pretty happy with the Nutramax Cosequin. It took a little bit of trial and error to figure out the best way to give it to her, but it seems to be helping her joints. It is not magic, but it definitely made a positive difference for my furry friend.
