Aim: A joint supplement based on eggshell membrane and three other main ingredients known to have beneficial effects on joint health was developed for cats (Movoflex® Soft Chews for cats, Virbac). The aims of the studies presented here were to assess its tolerance and its effectiveness in cats with mobility issues.
Methods: To assess tolerance, 3 groups of cats receiving either nothing (control), one chew per day (recommended label amount), or five chews per day, were assessed over 28 days (n=8 per group). General health, food consumption, and stool consistency were checked daily, and a complete physical examination was performed weekly. Blood and urine samples were also analyzed. Owners of 71 senior cats with mobility issues then tested the supplement over two months. They assessed different mobility parameters, including general mobility, ability to walk, jump, or stand, filling questionnaires sent regularly from day 0 to day 60. The evolution of the parameters was analyzed with a statistical significance set for p
Key words: Movoflex efficacy, cat mobility, osteoarthritis, joint supplement, Movoflex tolerance, cat owner’s appreciation
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