VetriScience Extra Strength Healthy Hip & Joint for Cats, Chicken, 60 Count

First of all, the cats eat them. I've tried so many others in the past and the cats sniffed and walked away, but they have both been eating these consistently. The other important thing about these is that they contain green-lipped mussel, which has been shown to have the right omega fatty acids to reduce inflammation and help rebuild cartilage. After 3 months of the recommended dose, one of the cats is jumping once again to his favorite highest perch. The other one has never jumped anywhere but she is at least standing up much more easily and is now open to getting more exercise.

My very fat 15yo cat managed to get himself hung up on something & ended up tearing a tendon in his leg. Our normal vet was out of town so we had to see the temp vet. She said that the kitty was going to need expensive surgery. Especially because his wt & age would make it very unlikely that it would heal on its own. We were given an antiinflammatory & something for his pain, to try for a wk or 2 & then come in for a recheck. So kitty was avoiding walking & had severe limp when he did walk. He couldn't jump @ all & could not do stairs. He was very obviously in severe pain & just miserable. It was awful! I hate it when my babies aren't well & I can't do anything. So we went to the follow up appt (our normal vet was back). Our vet likes to treat conservatively first. He said surgery would be tough on kitty due to his age & wt, it could be risky. He gave us GlucoFlex & said we'd give it some time & see what happened. WOW!!! After 3 months he was so much better. It is now about 2yrs later & he is doing wonderfully! He didn't just recover from the torn tendon, he has improved in every way to better than he was before he got hurt!!! He has no limp. He is jumping higher & more frequently. He is seeking out the dog for wrestling matches, etc. GlycoFlex reversed the clock - took 5 yrs off his age. Since we had such good results w/kitty, we decided to try the GlycoFlex for dogs for our 15yo Chihuahua. He has bad knees & back problems. He had been on another glycogen supplement for yrs, w/out much affect. After several months on GlycoFlex, he is racing around like he's half his age!!! He is now able to jump up on the couch again. He's pouncy & playful. This stuff truly works wonders!

It's hard to find pain management for cats,l (either prescription or not.) Glucosamine/Chondroitin and MSM supplements seems to help with arthritis longer-term, but I discovered that a good Omega-3 supplement really help more immediately with my own arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and inflammatory issues, so I searched for a good one for my cat who is getting older and our northern winter's really effect us all. So I did my research and have this a shot. This formula really does good for him. We tried the lower/medium dose version which did seem to help, but as winter came along we switched to the higher dose. It really does help - you can see it in how he walks, plays and the look on his eyes (less pain, more "himself.") The only issue I have is that even keeping the zip lock top sealed, they tend to try out pretty quickly if you don't use them in the directed amount if time. They're still usable, but I break them in half and squish it a bit to make it softer for him. But it's worth it for the difference it makes in his pain and comfort level. I'm told there are other good brands out there and may experiment with them, but I like the ingredient list in this one and how well it works. Even my cat realizes the difference and now "asks" for his medicine in the morning... If you're looking for a good Omega-3/anti-inflammatory supplement for a cat, I highly recommend. And no, I was never paid nor did I receive anything free for this evaluation.

I did a lot of research before finally deciding on Glycoflex, a decision that has only been reinforced from that point onward -- including by my vet. I adopted my cat in June 2018, a 4-year-old long-haired tuxedo who had his front left leg amputated some years ago. He moves around just fine, in what I can only describe as a lope. When a cat is missing a limb more strain is being placed on the remaining joints, and I particularly worried about this in terms of him growing older or gaining weight. He's young and showed no signs of being in any pain or discomfort, but I wanted to find ways to help keep him at his happiest and healthiest. First, the taste. I haven't ventured there myself, but my kitty loves these! He hears this bag opening and comes running and eagerly yelling for me to give him one. He takes them without hesitation and practically swallows them whole in his excitement. To be fair, he's not a picky eater by any definition, and I haven't found a food yet he won't eat. Second, the ingredients. Having been a research scientist in the past myself, I immediately want to know the validity of the claims made by any supplement. Not only if the ingredients themselves were effective, but also if the individual treat had enough of each ingredient to actually have an effect. So I promptly set out to research the ingredients, and read all of the information on the VetriScience website, as well as independent studies of the individual ingredients. I'm not an expert, but I was definitely able to find more than enough evidence to make me feel confident in giving these to my cat as more than just an expensive treat. I've been giving these to my cat for a few weeks now, and I haven't seen any enormous changes in his behavior, good or bad. This is to be expected, as he had no pain/discomfort symptoms before and he can't exactly tell me if he's feeling any more subtle. But he's happy and healthy, and I feel good about supporting his joints for the long-term.

I waited a few weeks after administering this to my cat in order to provide a clear and useful review. My 14 year old toothless cat Teddy loves these (thank goodness!) and now comes running when he hears the bag being picked up. I cut the treat into about 9 small slices and he gobbles them right down. His younger sister (3 yrs old) always comes running at that time and wants some too, so I end up giving her something else more age appropriate for her. They both wolf their treats down and are happy, and so am I! As to the efficacy of this product for my 14 year old cat, previously he was getting stiff and groaning whenever he would get up and also whenever I would pick him up. He walked with very stiff legs. He also sometimes missed when jumping up from the floor to the couch, and pretty much stayed in one place all day. I've been giving him one treat daily (he's 9 pounds) and after a week or so, he stopped groaning when getting up from a nap or when we picked him up. He hasn't missed on a jump from the floor to the couch since about the second week, and is walking less stiffly. He's a Persian and a very, very laid back cat who was never one for running much, or doing anything particularly energetic. But the other day I heard cat feet galloping in from the kitchen to the living room (we have wood floors) where I was sitting. I assumed it was my younger cat but no, it was my 14 year old who ran into the room! Of course he laid right down and went to sleep (as he does) but it made me happy to see this improvement. My vet also is familiar with these and says she has seen good results in other cats. I will continue giving these to him as they seem to work pretty well and I am grateful for the improvement and obvious lessening of pain for him!

Starting my cat on these today. I emptied the bag after opening and counted 62 chews, nice to have a couple extra. In one review someone said they only got 45 chews in a bag, so I wanted to check. I bought these for $12.50 a couple days ago and now the price went up to $16.50, so that is unfortunate. I may have to switch to a different product if this type of supplement works for my cat. Other reviews said the price on these fluctuate. One review said the price even went up to $39.99, so I definitely couldn't afford that. March 21: gave one chew to my cat, she took it and chewed it, but it seemed difficult for her, they are big chews, and got stuck in her teeth. She sneezed 5 times and I noticed these things smell strong, so maybe that's why. She is a 16 year old wild outside cat and has come down with arthritis. I don't think I will do the initial 2 chews a day to play it extra safe. The bag says you can do 4-6 weeks of giving 2 chews a day for a 10lb. Cat, but I don't feel comfortable doing that. I will see how she does taking one chew a day. She is a small 5lb. cat anyways. March 22: Kiddy ate her second chew, she had to paw her face because they get stuck in her teeth, but she liked it and ate it all. March 23: She ate her chew for the day. She seems to really like them, I was worried because she has never liked sea food, and the chews contain shrimp, crab and mussel, but surprisingly she likes these. She still acts sore and tired from arthritis. March 24: ate her chew and is doing well, her soreness is the same. The price of the chew went back down to $12.50. March 25, 26: she ate the chews, still likes them, but they definitely make her sneeze. So far I have not noticed a difference in her condition. She still moves around slowly. March 27: one whole week and still no difference in energy in my cat, I will update a week from now, and see what 2 weeks on one chew a day does for my cat. April 3: two weeks on the chews and no noticable difference in my cat. She likes them as treats, but I can't say these work for what I bought them for, to help with arthritis and relieve joint pain. She is still sore from her arthritis. April 17th: 4 weeks and no noticable difference in my cat. I can't say for sure if these chews help the way she feels, because she acts the same as she did before taking these. But I can say for sure, no noticable, or visual difference in my cat after taking these for one month. The price also went up to 15.50, so the price of these is definitely not consistent, which is unfortunate. April 19: In conclusion, these did not work for my cat, but other reviews say it works for their cat, so might be worth a try. For me, I think up next I will try Omega fish oil, which has been proven to help with pain and arthritis. I am wondering if my cat is just in her end days, possibly why these didn't work, she is very old, I always have dry and canned food out for her, and she seems to be getting weaker and losing weight, so end of life/old age could explain why the chews did nothing. She also didn't eat the treat I gave her today, so that also is sad:( hope it works for you.

My cat struggles with joint issues and wont eat the stuff the vet recommended. He likes this and enjoys his daily treat. Only time will tell if it's helping.

It’s a good product, expensive but good. I do have one issue with it, and it’s a significant one. The pieces are too big for a cat. Not only too big but too hard. I have to break up one piece into 4-6 pieces and they crumble up a bit and make a mess. Then my cats don’t eat the crumbs and I have to come back and clean it up. They could easily be a 1/3 smaller. They’re almost the size of the hip and joint treats I give my pitbull. I also believe the bag doesn’t keep them very fresh and they get harder throughout the month. That alone is enough for me to find a different product.

Been using it for 2 months. Cat refuses to eat it so I mix it with wet food. Don’t see any difference in my cat

While I don't love the price, my cat is so much better after she started getting these every day. She tries to tear my hand off to get at them so no issues with flavour for her, and she's much more comfortable. She's back to grooming her back, where she has arthritis, and her limp is barely noticeable. Definitely recommend, I'll be on the lookout for a cheaper source though.

Good product and service

I have a 12 year old very obese cat which I adopted from a home where they didn't want her anymore as she was too fat to clean herself properly, and was having accidents all over the house. Since she arrived I have done everything I can to help her with her arthritis so she can move and clean herself better, still needs me to help her out with washing her backside every couple days, but her mobility has improved greatly with these along with improved food quality so her coat is healthier and easier for her to clean. No more accidents, and has become a very affectionate kitty.

My cat is in way less pain, shes more agile and a lot more loving. I'm very happy with these treats, I've tried other brands but shes a picky eater and will refuse to eat them, but she loves the flavour and texture of these ones. I need to break these into smaller pieces for her to eat but she loves the taste ***these treats have gone up $15 dollars in the last year and a half I've had her on them, its very disappointing and has stopped me from ordering them in the past.