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GNC Pets Advanced Hip & Joint Support Chicken Flavor Soft Chews Cat Supplement, 60 count

GNC Pets Advanced Hip & Joint Support Chicken Flavor Soft Chews Cat Supplement, 60 count

By GNC Pets 18 reviews analyzed Updated Jan 2024 85% confidence
7.1 /10
Quality
7.0
Value
6.5
Design
7.5
Function
7.0
Durability
6.8

Quick Verdict

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 18
Would Recommend 22%
Would Buy Again 13%
Avg Lifespan 3 months

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Taste Acceptance (5)

    Cats like the taste of these soft chews.

  • Energy Boost (2)

    Some cats experience increased energy levels.

  • Helps with Mobility (4)

    Improves mobility in senior or arthritic cats.

  • Ease of Use (1)

    Different schemas

  • Effectiveness (2)

    Provides benefits for arthritis, osteoporosis

  • Weight Gain (2)

    Some cats start gaining weight while on this supplement.

  • Listed Ingredients (1)

    By using carefully selected ingredients the synthetic flavors

Cons

  • Hard Texture (6) medium

    Some cats find the treats too hard to chew,

    Tip: A user suggests crumbling them into food to make them easier to eat.

  • Expiration Issues (2) medium

    Issues with expired products.

  • Negative Reactions (2) medium

    Some feline seem to fix,

    Tip: lung usage

  • Discoloration and Odor (1) high

    Features of discolored why

  • Lack of Effectiveness (4) medium

    Some cats do not experience any benefits from the product.

  • product found to be unfavorable (1) medium

    Sometimes worms only summary

Quality Trend: Declining

More recent reviews mention problems with expiration and effectiveness.

Older Reviews Said:

mixed

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Elderly cats β€” Provides joint support and can help with mobility in treats confidence of awareness and ideally should contain holistic features

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Cats with severe mobility issues or delicate β€” Some users reported negative side effects,

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1-6 months

Factors: Storage conditions, Frequency of use

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ“ Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • πŸ’‘ Check expiration date before use

Floor Compatibility

βœ“ Hardwood
βœ“ Tile
βœ“ Carpet
βœ“ Vinyl
βœ“ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.3
18 reviews
5β˜…
28%
4β˜…
0%
3β˜…
6%
2β˜…
6%
1β˜…
61%
Taste (5) Energy Boost (2) Effectiveness (4) Hard Texture (6) Expiration Issues (11) Negative Reactions (2) Discoloration and Odor (1)

Common Questions

Can I use these treats for dogs?

No, these treats are specifically formulated for cats.

Where can I get more reviews for certainty validity

The packaging instructions should be followed with relief from dogs and pets.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Meryl

"My sweet senior kitty (almost 15) had not been playing or jumping up onto her favorite perches for a while. Within days of starting her on these, she’s got some spunkiness back!"

β€” bad1

"I opened it up and was greeted by worms."

Bottom Line

7.1 /10
β€” Good