An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners

Catherine Ereau; Celine S Nicolas; Paul  Schreiber; Nathalie Jouty; Fanny Lloret; Patricia Monginoux; Christophe A Rème

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Online Published: 02 Dec 2024

J Res Vet Sci. 2024; 4(4): 104-116

doi: 10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners

Catherine Ereau, Celine S Nicolas, Paul Schreiber, Nathalie Jouty, Fanny Lloret, Patricia Monginoux, Christophe A Rème.

Abstract
Aim: A joint supplement based on eggshell membrane and three other main ingredients known to have beneficial effects on joint health was developed for cats (Movoflex® Soft Chews for cats, Virbac). The aims of the studies presented here were to assess its tolerance and its effectiveness in cats with mobility issues.
Methods: To assess tolerance, 3 groups of cats receiving either nothing (control), one chew per day (recommended label amount), or five chews per day, were assessed over 28 days (n=8 per group). General health, food consumption, and stool consistency were checked daily, and a complete physical examination was performed weekly. Blood and urine samples were also analyzed. Owners of 71 senior cats with mobility issues then tested the supplement over two months. They assessed different mobility parameters, including general mobility, ability to walk, jump, or stand, filling questionnaires sent regularly from day 0 to day 60. The evolution of the parameters was analyzed with a statistical significance set for p<0.05.
Results: No product-related adverse event was reported in the tolerance study. Evaluation by owners showed that 92% of cats accepted the chew either by hand, on a bowl or mixed with food. The general mobility score significantly improved from day 7. Other parameters like gait, ability to stand, jump, or play, were also improved during the study and 63% of owners considered their cat’s mobility improved.
Conclusion: The supplement tested is therefore well tolerated, well accepted by senior cats, and can help improve their mobility as of day 7.

Key words: Movoflex efficacy, cat mobility, osteoarthritis, joint supplement, Movoflex tolerance, cat owner’s appreciation

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Ereau C, Nicolas CS, Schreiber P, Jouty N, Lloret F, Monginoux P, Rème CA. An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners. J Res Vet Sci. 2024; 4(4): 104-116. doi:10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

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Ereau C, Nicolas CS, Schreiber P, Jouty N, Lloret F, Monginoux P, Rème CA. An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners. https://www.wisdomgale.com/jrvs/?mno=214639 [Access: April 22, 2025]. doi:10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

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Ereau C, Nicolas CS, Schreiber P, Jouty N, Lloret F, Monginoux P, Rème CA. An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners. J Res Vet Sci. 2024; 4(4): 104-116. doi:10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

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Ereau C, Nicolas CS, Schreiber P, Jouty N, Lloret F, Monginoux P, Rème CA. An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners. J Res Vet Sci. (2024), [cited April 22, 2025]; 4(4): 104-116. doi:10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

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Ereau, C., Nicolas, . C. S., Schreiber, . P., Jouty, . N., Lloret, . F., Monginoux, . P. & Rème, . C. A. (2024) An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners. J Res Vet Sci, 4 (4), 104-116. doi:10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

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Ereau, Catherine, Celine S Nicolas, Paul Schreiber, Nathalie Jouty, Fanny Lloret, Patricia Monginoux, and Christophe A Rème. 2024. An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners. Journal of Research in Veterinary Sciences, 4 (4), 104-116. doi:10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

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Ereau, Catherine, Celine S Nicolas, Paul Schreiber, Nathalie Jouty, Fanny Lloret, Patricia Monginoux, and Christophe A Rème. "An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners." Journal of Research in Veterinary Sciences 4 (2024), 104-116. doi:10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

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Ereau, C., Nicolas, . C. S., Schreiber, . P., Jouty, . N., Lloret, . F., Monginoux, . P. & Rème, . C. A. (2024) An eggshell membrane-based supplement is well tolerated by senior cats and can improve their mobility, according to owners. Journal of Research in Veterinary Sciences, 4 (4), 104-116. doi:10.5455/JRVS.20240807093401

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