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Advanced Cetyl M® Joint Action Formula for Dogs is rated
4.7 out of
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Rated 5 out of
5
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Emily M from
My kitty loves these!
I bought these for my cat (after checking with the manufacturer if it was OK), and they really seem to have helped her! I do break the tablet into quarters, and boy does she think they are quite the treat!
She suffered from a growth plate issue in both her hips that resulted in her having the heads of both of her femurs removed. I started her on this right after finding out about the problem, and have kept her on it to help her recover, as well as to be preventative since she will be more prone to arthritis. I really think this has helped her recover faster - the vet was impressed with how quickly she is recovering!
Date published: 2010-12-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bruno from
Very Good Product
This stuff works great and my dogs love the taste. Excellent product and great value for the money. My senior dogs won't be without it.
Date published: 2010-12-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dede40 from
Works great!
I have tried several joint supplements for my beloved four legged friend and this seems to work much better than anything else. She is no longer stiff in the mornings.
Date published: 2010-11-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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JakesMom from
Totally Satisfied
We have a rather young yellow lab that developed hip problems. We had him xrayed and it wasn't bad hips, but a slight tear in his ACL. We put him on 8 weeks restricted activity and also Cetyl M and it has really helped him. I found smart pak to be a great place to buy it and it is shipped right away. Thank you SmartPak.
Date published: 2010-11-23
Rated 4 out of
5
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Avasmom from
Does what it claims to do
My Irish Wolfhound mix has had two TPLO procedures in the past year. This product is keeping him moving. At 6 years old, Mikey will never run a marathon, but as long as he is comfortable and is able to move around at his own pace that is all I could ask for. We are very happy with Cetyl M.
Date published: 2010-11-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Smush from
You must try this!
I have been using this product for my dog who I was sure was going to be put down 2 years ago due to hip problems. He is still going. He has some aches, but not anything close to what he had before I tried Cetyl M. If he could tell me, I am sure he would thank me. Worth every penny.
Date published: 2010-09-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Joan421 from
Cetyl M
I have a 13 year old, large Chihuahua (12 lbs) who was starting to have some problems with her back legs. She has now been taking Cetyl M for over a week and we can see an improvement already---not perfect but much better and more bouncie than before.
Good product--worth the try if your dog is having joint problems.
Date published: 2010-07-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jackiegirl from
Great purchase
I have tried two other products and was discouraged. I had good reviews on this from friends so I gave it a chance. what a remarkable difference. I saw a big change in a few days. I haven't used pain pills since starting the Cytel-m. that would be about two months now.
Date published: 2010-06-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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CaraB from
Wonderful product!!
I purchased this for my Bloodhound who has Wobbler's disease. Coupled with acupuncture, Cetyl M helped her a great deal. It actually made her somewhat rambunctious she feels that good. She loves the taste, I put the chewable on her food and she does a double take if I forget it.
Date published: 2010-05-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kittyhawk from
Very Effective Product
I have a dog that was diagnosed with severe hip displasia by the time he was a year old. For several years he was taking Rimadyl, a prescription med that was pretty effective, and he was comfortable.
I tried the Cetyl-M on my dog after successfully using it on a young horse who had degenerative arthritis in the carpal of a forelimb. The horse is staying sound against all odds.
The dog is more active than ever, no longer on prescription meds, and is actually jumping up on the bed, couch and running up stairs. He had a little trouble doing those things even on Rimadyl. CETYL-M WORKS.....I AM NOW USING THE HUMAN PRODUCT ON ME........IT IS ALL GOOD. TRY IT. IT WORKS WITH VISIBLE RESULTS.....MUCH QUICKER THAN ANY OTHER PRODUCT.
Date published: 2010-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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SISSYALDERSON from
WONDERFUL PRODUCT
My 11 year old weim lost the use of her back legs could not walk without me being her back legs suddenly Nov.09, vet said arthritis and that she probably would not recover. Began Cetyl M December 16, also had our chiropractor make 4 adjustments, it is February 2,2010 and she has been up and walking on her own for about 2 weeks now with full use of her back legs. I do contribute this to the power of prayer, but I am keeping her always on this Cetyl M. She also had fatty tumors everywhere, one small on the lower lid of her eye, noticed this week, it is almost completely gone!
Date published: 2010-02-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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SISSYALDERSON from
CETYL-M
My precious 11 year old weim suddenly could not use her back legs, vet said arthritis, i saw a video about the cetyl M online and ordered it. I began giving her the cetyl-m December 16....... She began walking on her on last week. Our Chiropractor here has been working on her also...so the combination of chiropractor and Cetyl-m have worked for us. I will continue with both to help our beautiful girl continue to walk on her own.
Date published: 2010-01-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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starbella from
Great Produce
My Corgi has arthritis and has been on this product for a few years. The meds from the Vet weren't enough but adding Cetyl-M made all the difference. At her last exam the vet felt she had great movement in her hind legs (the ones with the arthritis) for a dog of 12.
Date published: 2009-12-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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wishingstar from
Changed my dog's life!!!
Our 6 1/2 year old Golden Retriever has severe hip dysplasia. After consulting with three vets and putting my dog on pain killers and other Glucosamine products, I tried this on a whim. My dog stopped limping in four days after limping for over 6 months!!! He has now been on it for over a year, and has not limped since. His muscle tone returned and he runs around like a puppy. This was like a magic elixir for our dog. :) He LOVES how it tastes, and he is our pickiest eater.
Date published: 2009-12-07
Rated 1 out of
5
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PaintedPeach from
Over Rated Product
Hey I have watched the videos on their website, read all the reviews I could come across.... I just don't think much of this product. My 8 year old Boxer has arthritis in her hips (so says the vet) and thought this product might help with her walking ability....
After three weeks at double dose, no difference at all! Also can't get the Boxer to consume the taste without it being covered up in Peanut Butter. I just don't have any faith in these joint products and their claims. She did better on the lose dose of aspirin the vet recommended which is quite a bit cheaper.
Date published: 2009-09-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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denise from
Works great
I have a 14 y/o Dalmation who was loosing control in her hind end. I tried other supplements, but nothing really seemed to help her. I started her on the Cetyl M because the local pet shop had it on sale and it has worked wonders. She is now back to running around the house, she jumps from a stand still on to the bed and she can walk without assistance. I have my dog back.
Date published: 2009-09-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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mymuleys from
Great Find
I found out about this product thru the Clinton Anderson clinic. My 12 yr.old german shepard is doing great on this joint supplement! She acts like a puppy again!
Date published: 2009-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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PaintedPonies from
Actually works!
I've tried many joint products on my OA afflicted Paint but never saw the improvement I did with the equine version of Cetyl M. Because of how well it worked for my arthritic horse, I decided to use it as a protection method for my Corgi/heeler mix and Cavalier who are prone to back and knee problems, respectively. I also give it to my PWD mix since he has a leg issue as well. This stuff really seems to make a difference in locomotion and comfort, I've seen more imrovement with it than many other well known joint supplements.
Date published: 2009-07-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Stromsburg from
Repeat Buyer
I have been using Cetyl M for about two years. My chocolate lab is 11 and has hip and joint problems. I use Cetyl M along with another medication and the two of them together have helped the mobility of my dog.
Date published: 2009-06-28
Rated 4 out of
5
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jenm555 from
so far so good!
We have just started using this product on our old dog. He seems to be doing well and he doesn't balk when I feed the pills to him which is good because he's usually really hard to give medicines to. The only complaint I have is that you have to give so many pills (he's a 50+ lb dog) Hopefully it works, I guess time will tell
Date published: 2009-06-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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tutor from
i believe in this product, because my dog was trying to walk up the stairs & had a problem & now he has no problems after the second dose of medication.
Date published: 2009-06-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Barky from
My dog is a 15 yr old border collie cross. She is still very active and the tablets allow her to still run and play. Before she was on the tablets she was slow to get up and very stiff. She eats the tablets first out of her dinner bowl, they are very tasty to her.
Date published: 2009-05-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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SmartPakerSara from
Immediate, Life Changing Results!
Within four days on Cetyl M Pet Tablets, my 8-year-old dog was more active, happier and more like himself. After two weeks, he was begging to go for SECOND walks and was chasing squirrels in the backyard. He started experiencing hip stiffness last year, and it has been heartbreaking to watch his condition deteriorate to the point where sometimes even petting him or hugging him too tightly caused him to yelp with pain. Not only was he stiff, he also seemed really disinterested in daily activities and only wanted to sleep. I tried FOUR other highly recommended, name-brand joint supplements with minimal or no results. Cetyl M has really offered life changing results for my dog. He is so much happier and he is pulling me and begging me to run on our walks like he's a puppy! He will never be without it. As a bonus, it is the first of the joint supplements that we will eat with no complaints - he will eat them broken in half in his food or even take one as a treat. (With the others, I had to mix it with wet food and try to disguise the taste, and he would often just leave them in his bowl or spit them out.) Thank you, SmartPak, for this solution to my dog's joint pain!
Date published: 2009-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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homeplate from
it works amazing
i have had our 14 year old mix on this product and he went from slowly rising to flying...worth every penny.
Date published: 2009-04-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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wishingstar from
HUGE difference!
My oldest Golden has hip dysplasia, and has been treated by my vet the past year with Dasuquin and Previcox with almost no difference. We were considering hip replacement, but I decided to try Cetyl M, as we had nothing to lose. After months of limping and severe atrophy on his right hind leg before Cetyl M, he began using his leg again within TWO days! We were shocked! It is now 4 months later, and he is moving great, his muscle has been restored, and he acts like a puppy. My vet said this only had a 10% chance of working. SO glad we were in that 10%! Also... LOVES the taste!
Date published: 2009-04-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pretty in Pink from
Youth in a Bottle!
My aging Retriever was starting to slow down. She didn't go up and down the stairs as well, and sometimes it took her longer to get up after a nap. After a few weeks on Cetyl M it was like she was back to her old self! No more hesitation on the stairs and she is now comfortably chasing her tail again like a puppy. Plus, she loves the taste! I would recommend Cetyl M to anyone with an older dog, or a younger dog for maintenance or prevention.
Date published: 2008-05-23
Rated 3 out of
5
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mainerracer from
Not much of a difference
I was disappointed that I didn't see the results I was hoping for. I have 2 dogs. Both dogs' stomachs were upset after taking the supplements even after a meal. Wasn't fun cleaning up. I'm sure the product works great for other dogs, not for mine with sensitive bellies.
Date published: 2008-04-09
Rated 4 out of
5
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Alison from
Sore dog no more
After 2 weeks on the loading dose of Cetyl M Pet Tablets, we noticed a complete turn around in our large Airedale's pain. When we transitioned into the maintenence dose, she would have alternating good and bad days. So I simply added one tablet each to her A.M and P.M. maintence dose and she's had little to no sore days!
Date published: 2007-03-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Holly Wilmoth, Dressage Trainer and Instructor from
You Won't Believe Your Eyes!
Our family's precious Lab has had joint trouble since he was only 2. I have tried every product, including prescription pain relievers, to help him after he plays around the farm. After one week on a loading dose of Cetyl M, he was acting like a healthy pup. No more limping, no more struggling to get up - we couldn't believe it! I have now ordered the human version for myself after struggling from ACL reconstruction surgery. I can't wait ‘til it gets here. I have referred all of my equestrian customers to Cetyl M, as well.
Date published: 2006-04-27