B vitamins for neuropathy?

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  1. thebigfuzz

    thebigfuzz Well-Known Member

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    Hi!

    I saw mention of a few types of b vitamins for neuropathy, but I can't find them now that I am looking :(

    We have given amino b-plex to another one of our kitties, but Cosmo doesn't like them. He does pretty well with sprinkled supplements.

    Which are the ones that you all use that we could sprinkle?

    Cosmo seems to have some rough neuropathy... Started with walking on his hocks, but he walks like a wild man for the last week. BG is high.
     
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  2. Wendy&Neko

    Wendy&Neko Senior Member Moderator

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    It's methyl B12 that's given for neuropathy. Zobaline is a brand often referenced. Shipping to Canada is outrageously priced. You can crumble the Zobaline and sprinkle on their food. Even Amazon.ca lists it as "currently unavailable". There are a few posts in this forum where people have discussed alternatives, here is one such post.
     
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  3. Red & Rover (GA)

    Red & Rover (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Amino B Plex is loaded with fructose and contains the wrong type of B12.
     
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  4. Diane Tyler's Mom

    Diane Tyler's Mom Well-Known Member

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    Alot of members use this , I use it myself you can buy it on line from Vitacost
    Vitacost Vitamin B-12 Methylcobalamin -- 5000 mcg - 100 Capsules
    It's 17.99 just be sure this is the one you buy
    The only difference is the Zobaline has 200 mcgs of folic acid
    So I buy the folic acid at the supermarket and crush it up and add it to the B-12
    If you can't find the 200 mcg get the 400 mcg and cut it in half
    The Vitacost brand is a capsule so just open it and pour the powder on the wet food
    Has no taste, no need to crush it up
    The Zobaline is 33.99 for 60 pills, too expensive
    I saw a big improvement I'd say 3 months, could be sooner. One capsule a day


    Vitacost Vitamin B-12 Methylcobalamin -- 5000 mcg - 100 Capsules

    • SKU #: 835003001804
    • Shipping Weight: 0.23 lb
    • Servings: 100
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  5. thebigfuzz

    thebigfuzz Well-Known Member

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    thebigfuzz Well-Known Member

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    Does it matter which brand? There seem to be lots of methyl b12 with folic acid options. I'm not sure if some might have ingredients that wouldn't be advisable for cats?

    My Google search brings up lots of options :bookworm:
     
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  7. jt and trouble (GA)

    jt and trouble (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like Diane's choice is tested and approved.
     
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  8. Wendy&Neko

    Wendy&Neko Senior Member Moderator

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    I don't know how easy it is to buy Vitacost in Canada, other than buying on their website. Vitacost charges $9.99 US to ship to Canada. They don't seem to have the free shipping for minimum purchase off anymore. Not sure how fast things are coming across the border now. I also found the New Roots brand in capsules, available locally. Most of the methyl B12 we have here is tablets or lozenges, or come mixed with something else. I think it's best to buy pure methly b12 capsules and mix your own with folate.
     
  9. Lisa and Witn (GA)

    Lisa and Witn (GA) Well-Known Member

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    You need to make sure there are no artificial sweeteners in it. Many of them are dangerous for cats.
     
  10. Diane Tyler's Mom

    Diane Tyler's Mom Well-Known Member

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    I can't tell you that I have only been using this one and it has no artificial sweeteners in it
     
  11. jayla-n-Drevon

    jayla-n-Drevon Well-Known Member

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    can you get zobaline from them directly ? I do in the states and it is 5$ less than amazon Dre gets it daily its a miracle!
    Life Link is the company
     
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  12. Wendy&Neko

    Wendy&Neko Senior Member Moderator

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    @jayla-n-Drevon The cost of shipping is really high to Canada - most people look for alternatives. Total cost Canadian with shipping is over a dollar a tablet.
     
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