More Glucosamine is an amino sugar that appears to improve the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, one of the building blocks of cartilage. Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound and is one of the more popular over-the counter arthritis therapies.  Glucosamine itself, which is also sometimes referred to as chitosamine, is an amino sugar which occurs naturally in the […]

More Cats lack an enzyme system in the liver to process most NSAIDs, and are extremely prone to toxicity from them. Aspirin, when used, must be used at low doses. It’s usually given only every 72 hours, even then, toxicity can still occur. Some cats do not tolerate aspirin, and large numbers of cats get […]

More Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is what vets base their treatment recommendations on. Until recently, most of the evidence was inconclusive or anecdotal. Mostly those who are concerned about joint health, the possibility that joint supplements might be beneficial, is enough. Joint supplements are many and varied, different types of joint supplements have different actions. Nutraceuticals are […]

More Do cats suffer from arthritis? Arthritic disorders of one kind or another have always plagued humans and animals. Many animals middle-aged to geriatric, suffer from the aches and pains of damaged or inflamed joints. Some are just uncomfortable and some become crippled as a result of the disease that has been recognized since prehistoric […]

More To help strengthen the cartilage, reduce inflammation and provide joint pain relief, vets usually recommend nutritional supplements containing glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsulfonylmethane-MSM, perna mussels-GLM, bromelain, and curcumin. Glucosamine sulfate is one of the most widely-used remedies for arthritis. It helps to re-build damaged cartilage by stimulating the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and chondroitin sulfate, the […]