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Originally Posted by edwina
Do you happen to know the dose for a cat / per pound ?? Also the MSM, because it comes with alot of the glucosamine/chondroitin suppliments. Thanks.  |
Nutramax Labs (makers of Cosequin) has determined a dosing schedule of 125 mg of glucosamine and 100mg of chondroitin per day per cat over 5kg (half of that for cats less than 5kg). There is a 4-6 week loading period where you give double the maintanence dose (so 250mg glucosamine and 200mg chondroitin).
Regarding MSM, there are no established guidelines for its use in cats, but a general rule of about 1/10th the human dose is a good place to start. Here is what The Arthritis Foundation has to say about dosing for humans:
http://ww2.arthritis.org/resources/a...plorations.asp
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Buy MSM only from an established company that you can be sure will stand by its products - and be wary of companies making “miracle” and other hyped claims. Start with a low dosage of 500 milligrams (mg) or less twice a day and gradually increase the amount until you notice some effect. Most sources suggest 1,000 mg (1 gram) twice a day. MSM is most often taken in capsules or dissolved in a liquid.
Be patient. But if you don’t see any difference after two months, you may never - and it may not be worth continuing to expose yourself to unknown risks. Tell your doctor if you get diarrhea, stomach upsets or mild cramps; these side effects are common, especially at higher doses. Lowering the dose may stop these symptoms.
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