Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Glucosamine-Chondroitin is dosed at 20–25 mg/kg glucosamine PO q24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Glucosamine-Chondroitin is used in cats for Osteoarthritis (joint support). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Glucosamine-Chondroitin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cosequin, Dasuquin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–25 mg/kg glucosamine | q24h | Long-term | Osteoarthritis (joint support) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Glucosamine: precursor for GAG synthesis in cartilage. Chondroitin: GAG that inhibits degradative enzymes. Together support cartilage matrix production.
Nutraceutical — not FDA-regulated. Evidence mixed but widely used. Very safe. GI upset rare. Effect takes 4-6 weeks. Often combined with MSM or omega-3s.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Glucosamine-Chondroitin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 20–25 mg/kg glucosamine q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Glucosamine-Chondroitin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Glucosamine-Chondroitin in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Glucosamine-Chondroitin is indicated in cats for: Osteoarthritis (joint support).
These are general warnings for Glucosamine-Chondroitin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nutraceutical — not FDA-regulated. Evidence mixed but widely used. Very safe. GI upset rare. Effect takes 4-6 weeks. Often combined with MSM or omega-3s.
Why a species-specific page? Glucosamine-Chondroitin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.