Cystease/glucosamine?

[Puddles1999]

Just at the vets today and Penelope has been having some reoccurring bladder issues. She just had a bout of sludge with an uti and having pain while pooping/peeing. I'm sure from the inflammation from the uti/sludge.

The vet seen a bit of arthritis in her hips/back. I’m wanting to get her started on glucosamine. She takes the oxbow joint & urinary supplements that has glucosamine in it but I don’t think it does too much.

The vet wrote me a note that says “glucosamine Chondroitin, 7-9mg every 24 to 48 hours.” Everything I’ve seen, people are they saying they give cystease. What does everyone use? I figured this is going to help with arthritis and bladder issues going forward.

 

[Wiebke]

Just at the vets today and Penelope has been having some reoccurring bladder issues. She just had a bout of sludge with an uti and having pain while pooping/peeing. I'm sure from the inflammation from the uti/sludge.

The vet seen a bit of arthritis in her hips/back. I’m wanting to get her started on glucosamine. She takes the oxbow joint & urinary supplements that has glucosamine in it but I don’t think it does too much.

The vet wrote me a note that says “glucosamine Chondroitin, 7-9mg every 24 to 48 hours.” Everything I’ve seen, people are they saying they give cystease. What does everyone use? I figured this is going to help with arthritis and bladder issues going forward.

Hi

If your piggy has both arthritis (joint) and urinary tract (sterile cystitis or bladder) problems, which all profit from glucosamine supplements (which vets don't prescribe since they are classed as food supplements) for the UK, we recommend either Johnson's 4joints liquid for dogs (widely available online and in pet shops; 0.4 ml for a 1 kg piggy once daily, adjust dosage to the weight) for the arthritis side or Feliway cat cystease capsules (mix the contents with 1 capsule with 2 ml of water and either give it all once daily or 1 ml twice daily).
Personally, I would opt for the product that works out cheaper for the longer term. The glucosamine will take a few weeks to build up to full efficiency in both the walls of the urinary tract and coating bare bone joints. It is not an instant fix but it can make a real difference in terms of comfort.

Oxbow joint and urinary supplements are lower dosed and may not be as effective.

 

[AidaB]

We moved our Hamish(RB) from the oxbow support supplement onto 4joints, it was so much easier. He would happily take it & seemed more comfortable over time.
He had pain at the base of his spine & possible arthritis.
Hamish was also on long term Metacam.

Our Billy(RB) had ( vet recommended ) cystease during treatment for bladder stones, he was happy to have it sprinkled on cucumber.

For ease of administration I would recommend the Johnson’s 4joints.

I hope Penelope feels comfier soon.

 

[fluffysal]

Most piggies will happily take the 4 joints. Sir George comes running to the front of the cage to get it.

 

[piggieminder]

I would also recommend Johnsons 4joints, it does wonders for my 2 arthritic boars, you can get it on line. The 4joints is better for arthritis because it contains Chrondroitin as well as Glucosamine.

The 4joints to get is the extra strength dog liquid one.