Have you ever heard of a cat with diabetes? Is it worth giving it the shots twice a day or should i let her pass?
2007-02-12 01:47:06 · 9 answers · asked by Crush06 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is certainly worth giving her the shots as it is a treatable condition and one I have heard that may even resolve eventually in a cat with a proper diet. And shots are necessary till then.
You should join the Yahoo group for felinediabetes and share the problems with dealing the disease. You will get support from other members who are treating their cats, sources for supplies etc. Just put in www.Yahoogroups.com and then choose felinediabetes.
2007-02-12 02:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 03:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 17:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by Tamika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes is quite common in cats and is EASILY treatable....of course it is worth giving it a shot twice a day. The vet will be able to show you how to give the injections. The cat will most likely not even feel it if you give it correctly as the needle is tiny. It is best to give the injection when the cat is relaxing or even sleeping. You can get it done quickly and painlessly before the cat even realizes something is being done to him. Don't make a production out of it or the cat will know something unpleasent is coming. Your vet will probably suggest a special diet for you cat as well which will help control the disease. Once you get used to the schedule, you and your cat should have no problem with it, it really should not cause any of you any extra stress.
2007-02-12 06:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely worth giving the shots. Is her's very bad? Because sometimes diabetes can be controlled by diet alone. Purina makes a diabetic diet (DM.) Cat's are also the only known creature whose diabetes can just spontaneously disappear. That's why it is important to keep checking their glucose, because their diabetes can just go away.
2007-02-12 04:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by gypsyghost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat has diabetes and has been getting insulin shots twice a day for almost 3 years now.
Once we got her regulated, it's been no problem. The insulin is expensive, about $120 a vial which lasts us aboue 6 weeks. In the beginning you'll have to go regularly for blood testing to make sure your cat is getting the right amount of insulin. Ater that's done, you'll go every 6 months or so to test the blood to make sure the amount is fine. Otherwise, that's it. My cat doesn't mind the shots and I love her enough to do this for her. It's definitely not something worth putting them to sleep over, unless they are so so sick and it their sugar can't be regulated.
2007-02-12 02:13:27 · answer #6 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually very common. A diabetic cat can live a long and full life. Check out the site below for more information.
2007-02-12 01:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Andi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I did. My male cat was just diagnosed with diabetes. My vet recommended a cat food to try first. It is called Hills Prescripition Diet m/d. He told me to try this first. Then if his blood sugar level does not go down we will have to give him shots. Personally I would give him the shots. In my eyes they are part of the family and it would be worth it.
2007-02-12 10:02:53 · answer #8 · answered by falana67@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its actually quite common. Once under control, its usually not too hard to manage, most cats will learn to tolerate the injections. You will have to make a major commitment to her though, she will need bloodwork checked regularly and must have her insulin on a very rigid schedule.
2007-02-12 01:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋