Cosequin DS Maximum Strength Joint Supplement

Dad

You didn't look thrilled when I brought this home. First impressions?

Boldo

You were right. I didn't trust it. Pills in a bottle that rattle when you shake it—nothing good comes from that sound. The label has a lot of words. None of them smell interesting.

Dad

Tell me about the texture. I know you have opinions about texture.

Boldo

They're hard. Not the fun kind of hard like a good chew. The kind of hard that makes you want to spit it out immediately. You hid it in peanut butter, which was your only smart move. Without that? I'm leaving it on the floor.

Dad

So it's been a few days. Have your feelings changed at all?

Boldo

My back left leg doesn't hurt as much when I jump on the couch. Not that I was limping before. I wasn't. But I notice the difference now. Still tastes like medicine. Is there chicken in the kitchen? I smell chicken.

Dad

The cat got one of these too. I'm curious what you make of that.

Boldo

The cat gets everything. Treats I don't get. Toys I'm not allowed to touch. Now she's taking my supplements. She spits hers out into the water bowl to be difficult. At least she acknowledges it tastes bad too. That's something.

Dad

Bottom line — poo emojis. How many?

Boldo

Four. It works. I hate that it works. I hate that you were right to buy it. I hate that my joints feel better and I can't pretend otherwise. But I'm not giving it five because it still tastes like a vet's office smells.