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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / August 2003Cystease/cystaid.
Hi , Has any one heard of this? I've read a lot about FLUTD but don't remember it being mentioned. I wonder if it's worth trying ? http://www.parkvets.com/microsite/flutdgag.html " Introduction It is claimed that glycosaminoglycans (GAG) supplements re-establish and maintain the integrity of the bladder wall lining damaged in feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) cases. What's it Supposed to Do? A thin layer of material composed of GAG covers the inner wall of the normal cat bladder, its function is to: Prevent adherence of microbes and crystals to the bladder lining Reduce bladder wall permeability to noxious substances within the urine. It is now believed that changes or damage to this GAG layer may contribute to the signs of FLUTD developing. Anecdotal evidence suggests that supplementation with GAGs is beneficial because it helps the damaged areas of bladder wall to heal. It also, supposedly, has painkilling and anti-inflammatory effects on the bladder wall. " -- Alison Links to animal information websites http://mysite.freeserve.com/petinfolinks/ >Has any one heard of this? I've read a lot >about FLUTD but don't remember it being >mentioned. I wonder if it's worth trying ? From my experience, I will always recommend supplementing with Cosequin (glucosamine) if a cat has recurring urinary tract problems. I have two cats with interstitial cystitis. The first cat, Teddy suffered for a year with ongoing problems. I tried everything and nothing worked. His bladder issues culminated in emergency surgery to remove a hardened blood clot from his bladder. At the time supplementing with Cosequin was a fairly new idea, but I was desperate to try anything that would give him relief. Since I started with the Cosequin, he has had NO recurrences and I've been able to wean him off of the Amitriptyline as well. When Marvin started having problems I automatically put him on Cosequin and he hasn't had a recurrence since. I swear by this stuff. Megan  Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray > >Has any one heard of this? I've read a lot > >about FLUTD but don't remember it being [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Megan Has anybody done any studies on this? My hubby said that with human physiology, anyway, there's no way to get those GAGs intact to where they're going. Maybe by supplying the "raw material" it's making it easier for the body to create its own GAGs for the lining; or maybe it's just wishful thinking/placebo effect? I'd love to read more. I sometimes remember to put some of my dog's Cosequin in my FLUTD cat's food when he's having a flareup but usually not and he gets over the episode just fine. -Alison in OH Alson wrote: >I sometimes remember to put some of >my dog's Cosequin in my FLUTD cat's >food when he's having a flareup but >usually not and he gets over the episode >just fine. The whole point of Cosequin is to elminate or greatly minimize flare-ups. Putting some of you dog's Cosequin in your cat's food when you remember isn't going to do anything. The cat has to have it daily and it takes several weeks to get to the point where it starts working. If you put your cat on Cosequin daily eventually he might not have flare-ups at all. My cats are on it permanently. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray What's the dosage for a cat of 5 lbs? > Alson wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > - W.H. Murray >What's the dosage for a cat of 5 lbs? 1 capsule of Cosequin for Cats once a day. For a cat over 10 pounds it's two capsules once a day. I found an excellent deal on Cosequin at http://www.vetmeddirect.com If you buy 4 boxes at a time the cost is $48.00 or $12.00 per box. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray >From: Alison Smiley Perera alison@notreally.cwru.edu > I sometimes >remember to put some of my dog's Cosequin in my FLUTD cat's food when >he's having a flareup but usually not and he gets over the episode just >fine. Maybe he would get over the episodes more quickly or with less pain though if you used the glycosimine supplement regularly. Maybe it would even eliminate the problem as it has in Megan's cat. Certainly seems worth a try IMO. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm >From: zuzu22@webtv.net >From my experience, I will always recommend supplementing with Cosequin >(glucosamine) if a cat has recurring urinary tract problems. I have two [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Marvin started having problems I automatically put him on Cosequin and >he hasn't had a recurrence since. I swear by this stuff. That is really interesting. My cats have never had any urinary tract problems, but this is good to keep in mind to recommend to people whose cats do have problems. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm Thanks Megan , I might give it a try . kim is on wet canned food and hasnt had (touch wood ) an incident since the beginning of the year . I'm always worrying it might flare up and looking for signs . She could be in discomfort and I wouldn't know . -- Alison / > >Has any one heard of this? I've read a lot > >about FLUTD but don't remember it being [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > - W.H. Murray |
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