They squabble like brothers with hitting and swatting at each other and then turning around and licking one another. BB, being the oldest, has been the more subdued, but he is the Alpha without a doubt. He shows his power by his restraint to avoid being yelled at by one of us.
This particular photo was taken because it's totally amazing how BB has responded to something new that our veterinarian son-in-law and his office manager (our daughter) sent to us (was meant to be for our son and daughter-in-law with their two cats). It is for old cats to rejuvenate them, give them more limberness and boy has it worked to a level that amazes us and has Farm Boss wondering if he could take it for himself.
S3 Gel has glucosamine among other ingredients and it really has worked on BB. Being on top of that piano that way a month ago simply would not have happened. Everytime I see him bound around, I am in amazement.
About two months ago (before we began this with BB) I started taking glucosamine and religiously now take it twice a day. I had tried it before but it didn't seem to do much. That might have been because I didn't do it all the time. I was interested in it because with all my typing, my fingers were hurting. Now they don't hurt and whether it is helping other joints, I don't know as other joints didn't seem to be sending out warning signs.
For old cats though I definitely recommend checking with your vet or maybe pet supply store as I don't know where you can buy it for Synovial Support Supplement. It's worth a try and it's been a big deal for us. I don't know how much longer we will have BB, given his age, but to have him more active and happier, that's the big thing.
Blackie also has health problems which evidently are based on a congenital sinus weakness. We are trying multiple things with him to try and make sure he lives a good long life. For now I don't have one solution though; so won't get into it until maybe we come up with an answer.
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I'm going to have to ask my Vet about that for "Sweetie"...He is almost 12 1/2 years old....Though, I must say he seems really good and I'm not sure I'm ready for him to be more active...lol....As my aging symptoms are incresing, I'm not sure I could keep up with him if he became very frisky...lol....
Thanks for the "heads-up".....!
I often hear a lot of debunking about the effects of glucosamine, but I swear by it, having been a long distance walker. Farm Boss might want to try it out---easily available at CVS, Walgreens etc....and give those handsome kittahs a skrich from us when they are in the mood....lol
I have been told that glucosamine works wornders, but I cant take it...It shoots my Blood Glucose right through the roof!
That was interesting on the glucose levels raising with it, Mary Lou. I had never heard that and went looking as cats can get diabetes too. From what I saw online that is not the usual result but must be individual differences and possibly more of an issue if the pet or person already had diabetes? My daughter said the stuff we give BB is also good for healthier bladders in old cats which is an added benefit for us as he's had bladder problems before. Likely best to check with an animal's individual veterinarian to discuss it for each animal
Dr. Oz has talked about the benefits of glucosamine on his show. Not that Dr. Oz is always right but apparently he has a large medical research team working with him.
if I didn't have diabetes I would use glucosamine...I've got a few old joints that could really use it. Alas, the blood sugars would never tolerate it. Sigh.
Your boys are beauties.
Rain--Interesting observations. Although I no longer have cats, it does make me think about "for people". Excepting, my blood sugar tends to run high (not diabetic - yet, at least), so thanks to Mary Lou and Taradharma for the "heads up".
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Just out of curiosity, for those who believe or have found glucosamine impacts blood sugar in diabetics, did you find that to be true in your own case, your doctor tell you, or how did you find out? What I have read online in pieces like this Mayo Clinic on glucosamine is that the jury is still out on that and one test indicates one thing with another something different. It sounds like talking to one's doctor is the right idea. It would worry me for the cats if it was true as diabetes can be a factor in old cats.
My twin brother has been using glucosamine for years and it has absolutely helped him with his arthritis pain. I, on the other hand, don't take glucosamine and have been racked with arthritis pain. Mmmm... makes me think I should try it.
Your kitty cats are very handsome.
I hadn't heard of this particular gel for pets but I know it is widely recommended by mainstream docs for people as well as alternative health people. Thanks for getting the word out.
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