Glucosamine in pill form?

miraramsay2012

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Does anyone know of a cat (or dog) glucosamine/chondroitan supplement that is in pill form?

My cat Mira just had joint surgery and I've been wanting to start her on them. She won't do chewables, because she is so, so picky. Or sprinkle capsules, because of the same reason. The easiest way to give her meds is always in pill form, but I can't seem to find any of this type.
 

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You can use human supplements that's what I do with my kitties.  I grind them down and mix 1/6th of a pill into their food each day that = about 250mg which is what they need a day.  But you could easily cut the pill into pieces and give little pieces.  I get mine from Costco.
 

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They actually have injectable glucosamine called adequan. At the time it was prescribed for my kitty it was only approved for dogs but that may have changed. My cat specialist prescribed it to my cat with hip problems and it helped. It was pretty easy to give it to her and was more effective. If it's still only approved for dogs you may have to go to a cat specialist to get it prescribed. I have never come across a pill. They do make cat treats.
 
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