My cat was diagnosed with degenerative joint disease in April and I’ve been giving her 200 mg of glucosamine every day since then (Pet Naturals of Vermont hip + joint chews) when I first started giving them to her she stopped limping and seemed to be back to her old self. But she’s starting to show symptoms again. She’s not limping but whenever she sits she holds her paw off the ground. Can I give her 500mg a day? Does what I’m giving her now help with pain? If not what can I give her?

Updated On November 18th, 2019

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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What you are giving Luna does not help with pain. I would not increase the dose of her glucosamine; rather, you need to take her into a vet to get pain medication prescribed. Please do not give her any human pain medications as many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given.

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