Nga Vo
Member Since 2018
Hello everyone!
My husband and I have two beautiful cats who have given us so much love throughout the years. Oscar is a 5 years old domestic short hair who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. His diagnosis was not easy as he did not fit all normal symptoms of a diabetic cat. Originally we thought Oscar was acting different and not eating as much because of the heat we experienced this summer, a trip to the vets we found that he had a bad molar that needed taking out. His gum was not healing after this and many trips to the vets later, I asked that the vets take a full blood test as something just didn't seem normal with him. We found that his BG, ATL & chlolesterol was high. The vets also did a urine test and found ketones. We were so shocked as he was acting well and not seeming ill. Many tearful cuddles later, we said goodbye so that Oscar can be hospitalised to flush out the ketones.
At the moment, I struggle a lot with feeling so guilty and still trying to accept this illness he has! The vets even told us we should consider whether we can take care of him and I said 100% yes. We took him into our lives and are responsible for him no matter how busy our lives are. I feel a lot of grief and get very upset from people who keep telling me "Oh at least it's just a cat".
He's is now home with us on 50/50 his usual food and new low carb food. Although his BG numbers are high (30s and nadir is 10-15) and is BG is frequently bouncing, he has gotten his appetite back and is playful, loving again. He is currently on 2.5unites of Prozinc, the vet suggested he stays on this for another week before considering upping?
The vets advised us to feed him twice daily and take his food away to keep him from bouncing. We have read some conflicting opinions about this as Prozinc is a long lasting insulin. It would be great to hear what people think about feeding and whether I should take the food away?
I found that taking his food away dropped his BG numbers to around 10mmol by afternoon/evening which is not shootable for pm feeding. Yesterday we didn't shoot as per the vet's advice but found his BG went from 10mmol just before pm feeding to 30mmol 3 hours later. Today I decided to leave the food out but take it away 4 hours before his pm feeding to keep his BG in shootable range in the pm.
I am so glad that I've found this site and hope to share my journey
Many thanks from Nga and Oscar
My husband and I have two beautiful cats who have given us so much love throughout the years. Oscar is a 5 years old domestic short hair who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. His diagnosis was not easy as he did not fit all normal symptoms of a diabetic cat. Originally we thought Oscar was acting different and not eating as much because of the heat we experienced this summer, a trip to the vets we found that he had a bad molar that needed taking out. His gum was not healing after this and many trips to the vets later, I asked that the vets take a full blood test as something just didn't seem normal with him. We found that his BG, ATL & chlolesterol was high. The vets also did a urine test and found ketones. We were so shocked as he was acting well and not seeming ill. Many tearful cuddles later, we said goodbye so that Oscar can be hospitalised to flush out the ketones.
At the moment, I struggle a lot with feeling so guilty and still trying to accept this illness he has! The vets even told us we should consider whether we can take care of him and I said 100% yes. We took him into our lives and are responsible for him no matter how busy our lives are. I feel a lot of grief and get very upset from people who keep telling me "Oh at least it's just a cat".
He's is now home with us on 50/50 his usual food and new low carb food. Although his BG numbers are high (30s and nadir is 10-15) and is BG is frequently bouncing, he has gotten his appetite back and is playful, loving again. He is currently on 2.5unites of Prozinc, the vet suggested he stays on this for another week before considering upping?
The vets advised us to feed him twice daily and take his food away to keep him from bouncing. We have read some conflicting opinions about this as Prozinc is a long lasting insulin. It would be great to hear what people think about feeding and whether I should take the food away?
I found that taking his food away dropped his BG numbers to around 10mmol by afternoon/evening which is not shootable for pm feeding. Yesterday we didn't shoot as per the vet's advice but found his BG went from 10mmol just before pm feeding to 30mmol 3 hours later. Today I decided to leave the food out but take it away 4 hours before his pm feeding to keep his BG in shootable range in the pm.
I am so glad that I've found this site and hope to share my journey
Many thanks from Nga and Oscar
