I give my 19 yr old dog Glucosamine-chondroitin pills for joint pain. The cat has been eating it. Is it ok?
27 Feb 2010
There are several different aged cats in the house and all snack from each others dishes. The oldest cat has been sneaking the dogs pills out of his dish. Is that why the cat suddenly seems to be in his 2nd kittenhood? He races around and gets into tons of mischief now. Is the dog medicine safe for him? I can’t get the dog to take pills unless they are hidden in chicken or hamburger, which the cats get into. How about the liquid Glucosamine-chondroitin in their community water dish. Would it hurt the cats if I dosed the dog that way? It’s so hard to keep everybody separated around here!
take it to a vet if you like it
6 Responses
2010 Feb 27
take it to a vet if you like it
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2010 Feb 27
Glucosamine-chondroitin is good for everyone.
Eat more Jello
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2010 Feb 27
wow 19, i am surprised he is still alive.
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2010 Feb 27
Glucosamine and chondroitin are fine for cats, dogs and people. You may want to keep the dosages separate so everyone is getting the proper dose.
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2010 Feb 28
From what I read, you are ok on a weight equal basis. However, cats do not weigh much so it is likely you are way overdosing your cat with the pills.
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Merk Vet Manual
2010 Feb 28
Good for you for keeping your pets joints healthy,,,no arthritis for them,,yes your cat is benefiting,,,way to go PUSS,,,wont hurt either of them whichever way you dose them,,,just do not stop it well done you
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