My scottish fold cat is 13 years old and has had diabetes for a few years. His health has made a steep decline in the past six months and this morning he woke up, ate, and then suddenly fell over. When he fell over, he lost control of his bladder then started having seizures. We sat with him for a bit and all of a sudden he popped up and was able to walk around and eat. Then we thought he was ok (he has been in a few scary situations already) and my mom found him laying with down and breathing rapidly looking really ill again. My family is torn on the decision to make... what should we do? What is wrong with him? (aside from his diabetes)
2007-12-25 10:06:55 · 21 answers · asked by Kathryn 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
live it up to GOD..pray about it thats the best advise i can give u
2007-12-25 10:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-09-16 07:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My concern isn't about the diabetes but the hyperthyroidism. I know someone whose cat has lived 8 years w/diabetes and trust me the shots & gluclose testing is harder on you than it is the pet. BUT are you able and willing to administer the shots on time everyday? You cannot skip or be more than 2 hours (max) late on the shots or you're putting your cat at risk for diabetic shock, coma, or death. Hyperthyroidism on the other hand is almost nearly fatal and unfortunately it, diabetes, and renal failure are the top 3 killer diseases of cats. You can treat a hyperthyroid 1 of 3 ways: daily pill (which eventually will stop working once the body builds up an immunity to it) surgery which runs around $600 and there's a chance the thyroid tumor can grow back, or have radiation therapy which is about 99% effective but that is about $1200. My mom had the radiation "radio cat" done on her cat when he was 14 but he ended up dying of renal failure when he was 17. Anyway, I think you should go w/the treatments and if you see that it is not working and that the cat is suffering then you should be relieved to let her go. You may even want to put her down before it gets really bad b/c in all honesty these can be controlled but not cured. If you prolong the inevitiable then you will feel worse in the long run for letting your cat live it's last days in misery. You will know when and what the right thing to do is.
2016-03-19 03:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My scottish fold cat is 13 years old and has had diabetes for a few years. His health has made a steep decline in the past six months and this morning he woke up, ate, and then suddenly fell over. When he fell over, he lost control of his bladder then started having seizures. We sat with him for a...
2015-08-24 18:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Harlene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seizures are a symptom of blood sugar out of control. How are you treating your cat's diabetes? Do you use a blood glucose meter and evaluate the amount of insulin, or do you have a set amount that you give? You should take your cat's blood sugar and if is it very high (above 200) you need to get it to a vet now. Is your cat on dry food? It shouldn't be. Many diabetic cats can be completely controlled by being fed kitten canned food. But you must get your cat's blood sugar back under control first.
2007-12-25 10:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by catiators 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it were me, I would take him to the vet in the morning. Have him take a look at him and he might need a higher dose of medicine. Cats can live up to 20 years, so don't give up yet. Say a prayer and go to the vet in the a.m. My husband is taking our kitty to the vet tomorrow too. Our kitty is 9-years-old and he has developed another bladder infection. He is so uncomfortable right now. He needs some medicine. Take care and Merry Christmas!
2007-12-25 13:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is he getting insulin shots? He could be going into a diabetic shock. If you do not have him checked periodically,you should. That is how to tell how much insulin he should be getting. My sister checks her cats urine. He needs to be seen by a vet, as he may need more, or less insulin. Take him for blood work.Please, if you haven't gotten in touch with Ken, do so. He is very knowledgeable about diabetic cats.
2007-12-25 12:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a heart and put the cat out of it's misery! Euthanasia may be frowned on for humans, but there is no reason to let your cat suffer unless you are selfishly holding onto its life because of the pain you are going to feel when the animal is no longer a part of your life. The cat is a 13 year old diabetic...he is dying...sorry, truth is truth.
2007-12-25 10:11:14 · answer #8 · answered by RT 66 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am so sorry that is happening to you, especially at this time of year. I would suggest you take him to the vet, and have him examined. it could just be that he needs his meds to be adjusted.
other than that, it would probably be a good idea to maybe prepare the family for the "other outcome". if you have to take that route, try to have a family member hold hm until he's left you. it's one ofthe hardes things to do, but I would never leave an animal I loved to be put to sleep on a cold metal table. and so far, I haven't. I've been there.
2007-12-25 10:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by freespirit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-24 03:07:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is really hard for you, but remember that this cat is 13 years old................I don't want to say this, but it is very likely that he will die soon. You can either keep him at home and do all you can as a family for him, or you could put your faith and trust in the vet. Horrible thoughts and decisions for you, and you have my sympathy, having gone through a very similar situation. Be strong, and do the best for him.
2007-12-25 10:16:51 · answer #11 · answered by RICHARD S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋