Solensia for Cats in Alberta: Cost, Availability and Prescription Delivery
Solensia is a prescription product veterinarians may discuss for cats being managed for osteoarthritis pain. Cats hide discomfort well, so the conversation usually starts with subtle changes an owner has noticed at home rather than obvious limping.
General education only. This article does not diagnose conditions, recommend treatments, or provide dosing. Every medication decision must be made with your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history and current health.
How Solensia is supplied
Solensia is an injectable product administered by a veterinary team, typically on a schedule set by the veterinarian. It is not dispensed as a home use bottle, so it is arranged through your clinic in Calgary, Edmonton, or wherever your cat is seen.
Where prescription delivery fits
Many cats receiving in clinic treatment are also on take home prescriptions. Those are the medications a service like VetFaster can fill and ship once your veterinarian sends the prescription. Delivery across Alberta within 72 hours. You can browse the catalogue of stocked medications to see what is available.
What affects cost
- Weight based dosing. Cat size influences product cost per visit.
- Visit schedule. Ongoing care is planned at intervals your veterinarian sets.
- Clinic fees. Examination and administration charges differ between practices.
- Other prescriptions. Cats with more than one condition often have additional monthly medication costs.
Save up to 40% on eligible prescribed pet medications compared with typical clinic pricing. Actual pricing depends on the product, the strength your veterinarian prescribes, and the quantity dispensed.
Signs owners often report before an assessment
Rather than limping, cats tend to show changes in behaviour: less jumping onto counters or window sills, hesitation on stairs, sleeping in new lower spots, reduced grooming, or a shorter tolerance for handling. None of these confirm a diagnosis. They are simply useful observations to bring to your veterinarian. Our article on senior cat mobility changes explains how to record them.
Questions worth raising with your veterinarian
- What did the examination find, and what else could explain these changes?
- What are we hoping to see if treatment is working?
- What monitoring or bloodwork is recommended?
- What should prompt me to call between visits?
How ordering works with VetFaster
VetFaster is a prescription coordination and delivery service. It is not a veterinary clinic and does not decide what your pet is prescribed. Your veterinarian writes the prescription and sends it to VetFaster directly by fax at +1 825-256-5399, then the order is filled and shipped to you.
- Your veterinarian examines your pet and issues the prescription.
- The clinic sends the prescription to VetFaster on your behalf.
- You can create a VetFaster account and review your order online.
- Delivery across Alberta within 72 hours.
You can read the full process on the How It Works page, browse what is stocked on the pet medication catalogue, or check coverage on the Alberta service area page.
Next step
For the take home prescriptions your veterinarian authorizes for your cat, VetFaster handles filling and delivery. Sign up with VetFaster and ask your veterinary clinic to send the prescription over by fax. Questions first? Use the contact page or read the frequently asked questions.
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