Have you tried cosequin treats/supplements? Our 15 year old fussbucket started not wanting to jump up on things a year ago. Vet recommended giving them a try for starters, and we have seen a significant improvement in her.

[–] LeighWeighTacoma@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I have with my dog but not the cats. They did nothing for any of our dogs unfortunately.

[–] Queen___Bee@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Interesting, how long before you noticed significant improvement in mobility?

[–] Zorg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

About 3 weeks. We started thinking they were maybe helping her a bit into the second week; three weeks in we were sure. She's no spring chicken any more, but she was jumping up on chairs and sometimes tables again; and she wants to play many evenings too.

[–] Queen___Bee@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

That's amazing! Mine hardly ever jumps up, instead he uses whatever surfaces are available to step or climb up to a height, but jumping down is less of an issue. You've convinced me! 😁