We have finally got him on the right balance of insulin (we think), he had stopped drinking alot of water and is jumping about like a kitten once again. Which food would you recommend now that he is well once more?
2007-03-03 00:05:15 · 8 answers · asked by Biff 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
My dog is diabetic and has been for the past 2 yrs he's 14. I don't know whether dogs and cats are the same but with my dog I have to keep him on the same food, quanity and same time every day that he was on when the vets did his glucose curve. Unlike people it's unadvised to swap and change food once you've got your happy medium. If you do want to change his food talk to your vet first. Also remember no titbits in between meals.
I'm lucky (if you can call it lucky) that my mom is diabetic and she has got a blood glucose monitor. So I can check my dogs blood myself. It may be worth investing in one. They are a great assest to have. My dog can go really low without showing signs of going hypo. Normally animals and humans show signs at about 2.5 - 3.0 but the last time my dog did it he was 0.9 and that was after I'd rubbed sugar into his gums.( a quick way to get sugar back into them). Having a monitor I can adjust the insulin myself.
It's hard having an animal that's diabetic. I have to live my life around my dog. I haven't been away since he was diagnosed as no-one else in my family can inject him and it's to far for them to take him to the vets twice a day. My parents baby sit him while I'm at work and when they're on holiday I'm lucky enough that I'm allowed to take him to work. Then there's the days that he won't eat at all so I have to force feed him (liquidize the food and syringe it in) so I can inject him. My mom has days when she doesn't want to eat but she knows she has to, you can't tell an animal it has to.
Along with him being diabetic he's also got pancrinitus ( which lead to him being diabetic) and a heart murmur. Last year he had testical cancer.
I've told you about my circumstances as I don't want you to get disilliosioned that it's plan sailing once you get the insulin units stablizes. I've had to change altar units several times and his insulin twice. Make sure you see the same vet every time as he/she will get to know your cat much better and notice any changes. Plus being diabetic your cat will be more prone to infections, which can take longer than normal to cure. If you allow your cat out keep an eye for any scratches or cuts he may have as these may take longer to heal or get infected. Diabetese also affects the the eyes to.
With all the downsides there are the upsides to, like now that you know your cat is diabetic, it is being treated and your giving your cat a more comfortable and prolonged life.He's lucky that he has you as his owner as a lot of people would think about the money rather than the quality of his life. Many people have told me that I'm stupid for what I spend and do but along with people like you, we made a commitment the day we brought our animals into our lives.
All the best
2007-03-03 02:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 02:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High protein, just like for people with diabetes. Check with your vet for good brands and do web search/research yourself. You'll learn LOTS about reading labels! I had a diabetic cat who was diagnosed at 6 and lived on 2x/daily insulin shots till he was 16. He was real stable all his life. Besides his high quality dry food (first Precise then Excel (both brands discontinued now - I picked them over other potentials because of availability in my area mainly), I gave him a "treat" of people deli meat after his shots - I bought organic/free range and tried to use mostly baked or roasted turkey. He really loved ham, but I worried about the salt, so that was pretty rare. I don't know that the small amount of meat-treat really increased his protein, but it sure kept him positive about his shots. On weekends, he would try to get his shot early, because he wanted his treat. I'd tell him Yoodie, it's time for your shot, and he'd race into the kitchen. Good luck, enjoy your baby.
2007-03-03 01:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by holly_a_johnson 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Cat is also 14 and has been diabetic for over 4 years now. If you are feeding your cat on tinned/foils/pouches, make sure you go for the highest protein content 10% plus, not the cheapest though. Make sure you go to your Vet for regular check-ups. Good luck!
2007-03-03 00:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 07:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just love your old kitty
2007-03-03 00:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its best to talk to your vet, they are more clued up.
2007-03-03 00:09:10 · answer #8 · answered by Tink 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋