Diabetic

[Mikaila31]

Took my kitty to the vet yesterday because he had been drinking a lot of water the last week or two. Got the call this morning confirming he was diabetic I know its not the worst thing that it could of been, but its still hard to deal with. He is 13-14 years old. We will starting insulin shots soon and see where things go from there

 

[Carlovel1]

Oh, I'm sorry
But he looks like a very healthy little kitty

 

[Kirsty5]

Gorgeous boy

The good thing is that you know of his problems, and therefore, will be able to treat them. Be positive; he doesn't know he's ill but you do, and you have all the worry of this, but he doesn't

Good luck with the injections, it will soon become 2nd nature and he will be well cared for and loved. In the long run, he will love you for it

 

[hughessomefish]

Beautiful cat, sorry to hear. But remember,just because he has diabetes doesn't mean he can't live a heathy life & Active life. Your cat can live into its golden days with proper care, don't think its a death sentence. I have a dog, you may have seen her in the potm competion, well she is an 9 year old sards/diabetic. She still does and loves every thing she use to. She still runs around in the snow as much as she did, she still jumps into little swimmy pools.And she still loves with all her heart possible. So don't be sad about the diagnosis, think of it as a challange to grow yours and your pets love together.

I also am a type one diabetic.

I wish you luck, and a heathly long life for your cat.

 

[Ludwig Venter]

Beautiful cat, and beautiful photo of him..... I nominate for January POTM

 

[Mikaila31]

AWW thanks. Luckily lots of good news about Oliver. He was on insulin a total of 10 days. It was on the tenth day and after A LOT of reading and another helpful forum I bought a blood glucose meter for him. Since this I have not gotten a single reading that suggests he needs insulin. Most of the numbers are actually way to low to safely give insulin and I verified this with two vets. He has not had a shot for the last 2 days. It may simply of been that the switch to the diabetic cat food was enough. The science diet dry food he has been eating his whole life appears to be expensive garbage. A switch to a higher protein diet might be all that was needed. I am debating switching him to the raw diet also called BARF. I think he would do really good on it. I gave him part of a raw egg yolk last night and it was really amusing watching a 13 Y.O. cat poke at his food. Took some convincing, but then he was all over it. Its a bit too soon to tell for sure though if this is all he needed. Below is his chart for those that know anything bout diabetes. He has to test 200+ before I can safely give insulin. AMPS=AM preshot. PMPS=PM preshot. U=units. +2= 2 hours after shot.

Oliver's chart

 

[AstonN24vantage]

is it too late to second him? cause i do!

oliver's a mackeral tabby right? My tigger looks exactly like that!

 

[Ludwig Venter]

is it too late to second him? cause i do!

oliver's a mackeral tabby right? My tigger looks exactly like that!

Good for you Aston..... You're in time to second, as entries only close on the 13th of January 2011.... so this nomination can still be added to January 2011 POTM comp......

 

[AstonN24vantage]

yay!

 

[55gal]

Sorry to hear about your cat's diagnosis, but glad he is not having any bad issues with it. MANY diabetic cats can have completely normal blood sugar without any insulin if fed the proper diet. I think either maving to an all canned food diet (preferabally grain free to reduce carbs) or a home made raw diet would be great. I fed my cat raw for about 6 months but had to switch him off because I couldn't get him to eat the proper amount of liver, he hates liver. Contrary to what many sites will say you do not have to grind and supplement (IF you grind then you do have to supplement, if you don't grind you don't have to supplement) the raw meats and bones unless your cat has serious teeth issues. Your cat may just take a little time to learn how to chew. The only reason I'd move for raw over canned is because canned gets expensive (that is what my two cats get now). But canned is easier. The transition to either can be hard on cats used to dry food, they don't even recognize meat or canned food as food, so don't attempt to eat it. But considering yours was quick to try the egg, you may not have any problems.

This book has really good information: http/www.amazon.com/Your-Cat-Simple-Secrets-Stronger/dp/0312358016
It's written by the vet who made this site: http/yourdiabeticcat.com/
If you do decide to look into raw, this site is great: http/www.rawfedcats.org/