cat hiding

[junglegirl]

Hi, this is my very first post. My cat was diagnosed with DM on Tuesday and he is supposed to start his insulin tomorrow (Friday). The problem is that he stopped eating today and is very latargic and hiding under the bed(something he had never done). In concerned with Keacetosis. what to do, other then wait until tomorrow at 5pm?

 

[BJM]

Welcome to FDMB, the best place you never wanted to be.

There are 4 things you'll need to manage your kitty's diabetes:
- You - without your commitment, the following won't work.
- Home blood glucose monitoring with an inexpensive human glucometer such as the WalMart Relion Confirm or Target Up and Up (the pet ones will break your budget!).
- Low carb over the counter canned or raw diet, such as many Friskies pates. See Cat Info for more info. If already on insulin, you must be home testing before changing the diet. Food changes should be gradual to avoid GI upsets - 20-25% different food each day until switched. There are 2 low carb, dry, over the counter foods in the US - Evo Cat and Kitten dry found at pet specialty stores and Young Again 0 Carb found online.
- A long-lasting insulin such as ProZinc, Lantus, BCP PZI, or Levemir.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Have you changed his diet? Does he have a favorite treat? Tell us what exactly is going on. It is important that he eat.