Cats by nature are jumpers. They love to jump on the couch, the coffee table, the bed, and they love to jump high. How high can a cat jump? “A young, healthy, average-sized cat can jump about six times their length or over eight feet in a single bound …” according to Cat Wisdom 101.* That’s pretty high.
With all that jumping around, cats eventually develop hip and joint problems as they age. Just like we cannot stop a cat from taking the next big leap, hip and joint problems in cats cannot be avoided.
Luckily! There a great number of supplements formulated to help maintain your cat’s joints and hips healthy. Before choosing a supplement for your cat, you should consult with your veterinarian first.
To help you sort out which cat joint supplement works best, we prepared this list of the top 10 most popular joint supplements for cats.
HyaFlex Oral HA for Cats Helps to compensate for your cat’s depleted ability to produce hyaluronic acid with age by maintaining and supporting healthy movement and lubricating moving parts such as: joints, hips and muscles.
VetCrafted JointCare Triangle Soft Chews with MSM for Cats provides a comprehensive blend of Glucosamine, MSM and Cetyl Myristoleate essential for your cat’s daily joint needs. Available as a great tasting beef flavor your cat will think its eating a treats!
Dasuquin for Cats is a joint supplement for cats. It contains avocado/soybean unsaponifiables fortified with green tea, combined with glucosamine and low molecular weight chondroitin. It is the most complete joint support supplement currently available.
Pala-Tech Joint Health Granules for Cats is a dietary supplement formulated specifically for cats containing a unique combination of essential nutrients known to be beneficial to healthy joints and muscles. These easy to administer granules are easily sprinkled over your cat’s food and provide a high absorption rate.
Flexadin Plus Chews by Vetoquinol is a comprehensive joint health support supplement formulated for cats. It contains all the essential vitamins and minerals cats need for optimal joint support. NaturVet’s Hip & Joint supplements come in easy to administer soft chews.
NaturVet’s Hip & Joint Plus Omegas Cat Soft Chews an all natural supplement designed specifically for cats’ joint & health support. NaturVet’s Hip & Joint for cats are fortified with extra omegas for extra support.
Pet Naturals Hip & Joint for Cats is a comprehensive joint supplement that contains nutrients and minerals for optimal joint and hip health for your cat. Pet Naturals Hip & Joint come as tasty soft chews. Your cats will think they are eating treats!
NaturVet’s Joint Support Gel for Cats is a great all around hip & joint supplement for your cat. The natural gel makes it easy to administer.
Glyco-Flex II for Cats is made from pure freeze-dried Perna canaliculus (New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel). Perna contains all major classes of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) including Chondroitin -4- and -6- Sulfates. GAGs are referred to as the “glue of life” and make up the core of all connective tissue. Perna provides factors for rebuilding and protecting joints in cats. Glyco-Flex II for Cats is excellent for breeds predisposed to hip and joint dysfunction. Glyco-Flex II is available as chewable tablets that are easy to administer.
HomeoPet Joint Relief is a homeopathic formula that provides maximum support for restoring healthy joint function and stimulating cartilage regeneration, pain relief, reduction of inflammation, and improved mobility.
*Source: How High Can A Cat Jump? (2011) https://catwisdom101.com/how-high-can-a-cat-jump Accessed on 9/1/2016
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