My older male cat has diabetes and requires 2 insulin shots a day. Is there any kind of diet or blood-suger lowering pills that I could give him to get him off insulin?
2007-01-01 13:09:01 · 18 answers · asked by albne87109 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
If you stop the shots, without the vet's ok and other medication, you'll kill your cat.
I'm diabetic as well. Insulin keeps the blood from crystalizing when carbs turn into sugar in the blood stream.
I suggest talking to your vet about any questions you have. Don't stop giving your cat it's medication without talking to the vet first, or you'll end up with a dead cat on your hands.
2007-01-01 13:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by Voice 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-18 21:11:44 · answer #2 · answered by Laverne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 19:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Feline Diabetes Basics." She also has a book for $13 that explains the use of dietary supplements or diet in general to regulate insulin levels for your cat.
Dr. Hovfe is a nationally recognised veterinarian who consults and teaches at veterinary schools on cat diets and regulation of diabetes through diet and supplements. She is also available for individual consultation.
Your cat depends on you for his life with his insulin shots and unless you are willing to invest in some additional veterinary consultation you had best not make any changes in his medical protocol currently prescribed by his vet.
2007-01-01 13:46:42 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you stop giving your Mother or Father or your child their insulin shots? Would want to get them off of insulin? Don't stop giving your cat it's insulin until you've spoken with your cat's vet. Why do you want to get the cat off of life saving medication?If you can't afford the meds try to find a good home for the cat.
2007-01-01 13:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, with pets insulin is the medication of choice. If you can't care for your pet, see if there is a rescue society that will take him in. In my town we have a place called Friends of Cats.
2007-01-01 13:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by Raine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to call your vet (If your vet doesn't have good advice, talk to a few different vets. It's always good to get a second opinion, but your vet probably knows more about what your cat needs) and ask and if the diet does alot of good, then maybe the shots will be given less frequently.
2007-01-01 13:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by the_gurl_in_ur_liquid_dreams 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. If his diabetes was manageable through diet or supplements he wouldn't be required to have regular shots. You must keep him on the insulin shots.
2007-01-01 13:13:33 · answer #8 · answered by fluffomatic24 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Do not do anthing without the approval of your vet first. I don't think there is a diet or pill than can replace insulin shots.
2007-01-01 13:12:02 · answer #9 · answered by dottidal 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not. That is problaby not the answer you were looking for......you might want to call your vet and see what he/she says to answer your question. Lots of luck.....My sister just found out her 6yr old cat has diabetes. Your cat is very lucky to have you to take care of him
2007-01-01 13:30:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋