Started out with pills that only worked for about a month. He is up to 5 units twice a day and he still drinks excessively! I realize this is a long process but should it be taking this long? I want to know what other options I have and if this is normal. I want to know I am doing all that I can. Thank you.
2006-06-08 08:05:06 · 7 answers · asked by palferlaino 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is very long an is progressive but slowly. you need to make sure you feed you cat regularly and timely. don't go too long without feeding your cat , this helps to stabilize the blood surgar. give injections at the same time every day do not miss ahour here or there. over weight ? try encouraging some exersise, even simple walking around the house helps. try to fee a diet strictly for a diabetic cat. Science diet makes one. don't give up once you find that happy medium you cat will be much more comforable
2006-06-08 08:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by kellierides 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feline diabetes is rough. I live with a 12.5 year old cat who has been up and down over the last few years. He'll have spurts where he's regulated and doing well, then all of a sudden he'll have problems. Then he'll be fine and won't need any insulin for several months. Then he'll have problems again. We have him well regulated now at about 1 unit twice a day and he's been good for several months. Hopefully he'll stay that way (knock on wood).
Some cats can regulate quickly, others will always be up and down. I've been there. I feel your pain. Good luck.
2006-06-08 16:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by CanineHeroTahoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat will have to be on inuslin for the rest of its life, proper diet is important, your vet should let you know if insulin needs to be increased, you may want to put him on pedilyte to keep him from dehydrating, if worse comes to worse it may be time to think of an alternative, we struggled with a cat for over a year and finally made the decision that it was time to put him down, it is a hard decision to make, but didn't like seeing him suffer, also went thru this with a dachshund. Both lost alot of weight it was like they would improve for a short time then each time they got worse than before.
2006-06-08 15:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can take time to regulate a pets insulin but checking his fructosamine levels often or doing blood glucose curves (both done through your vet) is the easiest way to know for sure whats is going on inside and helping to fix that. also your pets general health can upset the amount of insulin needed. talk to you vet cause some people check blood glucoses themselves at home... good luck and good for you for treating the diabeties rather the euthanising your cat.
2006-06-08 20:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please check with your vet. Ask him/her about that even if it's over the phone. The same people who prescribed the medication should best be able to shed some light on that. That'll be much better for your kitty (and your peace of mind) than a bunch of opinions that may or may not be based on medical fact.
2006-06-08 15:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by henry315_ny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THINK IT IS NORMAL BECAUSE ME DAD HAS IT TO.
2006-06-08 15:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by nichole_barker2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't waste ur money on ur cat
2006-06-08 15:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by lil_bit_a_evrythang 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋