Images are for illustration purposes only. Packaging may change from time to time and images on our website may or may not be updated.
Solensia contains frunevetmab which helps reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis. Frunevetmab is a feline monoclonal antibody (mAb) which targets nerve growth factor (NGF) which in turn inhibits NGF mediate cell signalling to reduce pain. The medication is administered by subcutaneous injection once monthly.
All prices include VAT where applicable.
| Overall | |
| Effectiveness | |
| Ease Of Use | |
| Value For Money | |
| Absence Of Side Effects |
Only verified purchasers of this product can leave a review.
Vincent has been on solensia for a few months now and the difference is huge.
He has stopped hiding, can now jump again, do his formula 1 turns!!
Customer recommends this product
Gizmo has suffered from arthritis for 2 years . Previously on meta cam then gabapentin. He couldn’t jump or climb stairs . After one injection he is now jumping up again and climbing stairs . Much more interactive with is rather than hiding hisself away.
Customer recommends this product
Best thing since sliced bread! Seriously, it has made a difference to Sparkles quality of life after just one injection. She now plays more, settles better. I'd recommend this to anyone. Yes its expensive, but worth every penny to see your cat obviously in less pain
Customer recommends this product
This has changed our old mog's life! We have been able to reduce some of his oral medication as he's so much more comfortable. He jumped into the bathroom window from next doors extension which he hasn't done in years and now is giving the young cats a run for their money by chasing and playing with them. We really thought it was the end of the road for him and this drug has quite literally saved his life. Would recommend to anyone on the fence to try this.
Customer recommends this product
My cat has arthritis in her back, hips and elbows. Solensia has made a big difference to her quality of life. She hadn’t been able to jump high or jump down and a monthly injection gives her the ability to jump onto the breakfast bar stool and even on the breakfast bar! For which she was in trouble! Haha. But it’s lovely to see her wanting to play, run and jump. She isn’t exactly a kitten again but it’s given her less pain and stiffness
Customer recommends this product
Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Solensia® 7 mg/ml solution for injection for cats, including answers from our team.
Karen
Dennis is just about to receive his 4th injection - it was his coat that made me take him to the vet, it was very unkempt. I found that there was a slight improvement in his coat after his first injection but in the last week and a half his coat looks awful like before diagnosis. Why is this? Does it mean the solensia has stopped working?
Solensia provides pain relief for an arthritic patient. It is possible the 'unkempt' nature of the coat was seen by your vet as a sign of lack of grooming, underlying which is arthritic pain. The medication will not directly improve the coat and it is best to monitor treatment efficacy by monitoring the level of pain you see your cat in.
It is best to chat to your vet if any further advice is needed as this is a prescription only medication dispensed alongside their treatment protocol.
Kathryn
Is it possible to use this product for a cat who is on Thyronorm for hyperthyroidism?
There is no contraindication in the datasheet for use the ingredients within Thyronorm alongside Solensia. This means they should be safe to use together. However it is worth running this question past your prescribing vet to be certain Solensia is suitable and safe for your pet. In particular, if your cat has secondary kidney issues from the hyperthyroidism then the datasheet states the following:
The safety and efficacy of this product has not been investigated in cats with kidney disease IRIS stages 3 and 4. Use of the product in such cases should be based on a benefit-risk assessment performed by the responsible veterinarian.
Chantal
Can Meloxidy and Solensia be used together?
My cat has inflammation of the nostril and I have been advised to use Meloxidyl? If Meloxidyl can't be used with Solensia what alternative drug could be used with few side effects?
Both of these are prescription only medications so you should run their use past your vet. Meloxidyl is an NSAID medication and the datasheet for Solensia states the following regarding this:
There are no safety data on the concurrent use of non-sterodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and frunevetmab in the cat. In clinical trials in humans, rapidly progressive osteoarthritis has been reported in patients receiving humanised anti-NGF monoclonal antibody therapy. The incidence of these events increased with high doses and in those human patients that received long-term (more than 90 days) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) concomitantly with an anti-NGF monoclonal antibody. Cats have no reported equivalent of human rapidly progressive osteoarthritis.
In terms of alternatives, as these are prescription medications then you will need to discuss this further with your vet.
Diana
Can this be given by the owner with training from our Vet so that in time we can inject our kitty ourselves ?
Yes this product can be administered by an owner as long as your vet is happy for this. It needs to be injected subcutaneously, similar to how owners inject diabetic cats. Your vet can advise whether they are confident with your doing this with training or they would prefer it is done in the practice.
Caro
How long from administration to onset on action and peak effect? Many thanks
The datasheet for this product states the following:
In a laboratory pharmacokinetic study at 3.0 mg/kg bw in cats diagnosed
with osteoarthritis, peak plasma drug levels were observed at 3-7 days
(tmax = 6.2 days) after subcutaneous dosing, the bioavailability was
approximately 60% and the elimination half-life was approximately 10
days.
This means it took 3 to 7 days for peak levels of the drug to be in the system. It can be expected that the best results occur at peak levels so it may take this long for a full response.
Laurie
Does this product come with the syringe to give the injection?
This medication does not come with a syringe or needle, these can be purchased separately from our site if needed.
Daisy mae
My cat quite often has diahorea, will this inject make it worse?
The datasheet for this medications states that 'No adverse reactions were observed in laboratory overdose studies when
Solensia was administered for 6 consecutive monthly doses at 5 times the
maximum recommended dose.'
Your vet will need to prescribe this product to you so you should check that the medications is safe for use in your cat anyway. Especially if diarrhoea is present as this is not normal.
James
Does this product need to be refrigerated?
If so, is this kept refrigerated where you are/how do you keep it cold during postage?
Yes, this product must be stored between 2C and 8C at all times before use. We only deliver this product via next day courier delivery, within 24 hours. We store medications like this in a designated medications refridgerator and package them in temperature controlled packaging. This ensures these temperatures are kept for at least 24 hours, in most cases up to 48 hours.
This guarantees that the medication arrives safely.
