Question 1

Can you break the capsules into the cats food easily?

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Have been giving these to my small female tabby at the night feeding for years. I open the capsule (which is very easy) and pour the contents right onto the middle of the wet food pile, then cover over with a small amount of the food. I then (and I do this for the young male who doesn't get the Cosequin) pour a little boxed broth (beef or chicken) into the empty cat food can and swish/rinse it then pour that over the food. The female has always eaten the food Cosequin and all.

Question 2

Can this safely be used with begining stage kidney issues?

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I called the company (888-886-6442) because my 16 yr. old cat also has kidney issues and I was told by them that it is fine to given them the Cosequin.  Their safety studies have  shown no problems.  FYI, my cat has shown good improvement with the product.

Question 3

I see no msm in this. I thought cats needed this as well. Has anyone tried something with msm? Does it make a difference?

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1."MSM" stands for "Methylsulfonylmethane";  and Chondroitin is basically the Chondroitin Sulphate form in the joints.2.MSM helps in controlling rheumatoid arthritis; Chondroitin helps in controlling osteoarthritis.Pasted from  For Dogs: All of the ingredients used in Cosequin are listed on the manufacturer's web site. The formula is a combination of Glucosamine HCl, Chondroitin Sulfate, and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). MSM provides elemental sulfur, a basic building block for joints and cartilage. However, MSM has not been recognized as GRAS (Generally Recommended As Safe) The purpose of this product is to provide support for healthy connective tissues in aging dogs. - Pasted from   No mention was given to usage in Cats.  However after research : Nutramax Laboratories does has a  supplement  "Cosequin® for Cats - Professional Line" with Boswellia Serrata Extract  --- Extracts of Boswellia serrata have been clinically studied for osteoarthritis and joint function, particularly for osteoarthritis of the knee, with the research showing a slight improvement of both pain and function compared to a placebo.4 Positive effects of Boswellia in some chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial asthma, osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have been reported.5 A Boswellia extract marketed under the name Wokvel has undergone human efficacy, comparative, pharmacokinetic studies.678 Some see Boswellia serrata as a promising alternative to NSAIDs, warranting further investigation in pharmacological studies and clinical trials.

Question 4

Anyone else notice that recent capsules/powder have unpleasant smell?

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Yes! Ordered 2 bottles back in Jan. 2017 (both with EXP date on Jan 2020), one bottle was ok but the secomd one had a very strong distinct stale smell right as soon as I opened it; gave it to my cat anyway, less than a week after he developed a bad itchy reaction all over his head to the point I had to take him to the vet where we also compared the Cosequin bottles and the vet agreed that mine had a very bad smell. I've been using Cosequin for about 2 years, pills have a bit of smell but not that strong and aweful smell I experienced last; cannot return it cause, by the time I opened the second bottle 30 days has gone by :-( . Next time, 1 bottle at the time and I won't order from a third party merchant.

ASIN	B000F4W02M
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Brand	Nutramax
Brand Name	Nutramax
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 10,706 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00755970404548
Item Form	Capsule
Item Weight	41 g
Manufacturer	Nutramax
Target Species	Cat
UPC	755970404548
Unit Count	80.0 Count
country-of-origin	USA

Nutramax Cosequin Capsules, 80 Count

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