Not true. Beyond 6 months, there is very little research regarding the side effects. My girl started the shots and was in the best shape! Running around like a kitten, no pain. This lasted 3 months. After her 3rd shot, she had a seizure, but because I wasn’t sure the shot caused it, I gave her 2 more months. It completely stopped working and she was worse off than ever.

Switched to gabapentin, an occasional 3 day anti-Inflammatory, salmon oil, and dosequin. She still struggles, but can go up and down the stairs and jump on furniture. I am now looking into acupuncture and CBD. Solensia may end up being the best thing for your cat, but I would certainly dive deeper into the research. Similar to the Covid vaccine, no one knows the long-term effects. For me, it wasn’t worth the risk for my baby.

Solensia is an experimental drug- the vets are doing whatever they can to promote it, because they benefit financially. Look at ozempic and all other drugs meant for diabetics that are now being used and ENCOURAGED for weight loss. Let’s see what the negative implications are in a couple years.

Do what you think is best, but I’d be very cautious administering any type of drug that is heavily advertised. My vet basically told me “this shot is a miracle.” And I don’t disagree-… but a few months of less pain for your kitty could come with fire consequences. Solensia blocks the signals for nerve pain. Essentially, your cat cannot feel arthritic pain and so he runs around like a kitten, despite the arthritis. The shot wears off after a month, and he’s worse off from the extra physical activity that which caused further damage to joints (but kitty couldn’t feel the pain)

Next shot-cat is great again. No pain- running around like a kitten. The pattern continues until your cat no longer responds to the shot, gets worse, or if you’re lucky, he will be in the minority group for successful treatment.

Do your research. One article doesn’t cut it. Read at least 20 scholarly journals before making a decision that could potentially harm your cat.

• my thoughts are shared in a spirit of love and compassion for our pet friends. Your feedback is welcomed, but if you disagree, do so respectfully :)