Grain intolerant, hyperthyroid

[Syl]

I am new here but not new to diabetic cat care. However, this time my cat is grain intolerant and hyperthyroid and now diabetic. Tried Purina DM dry and wet, diarrhea within an hour, cat under table, in dark corner, out of reach for 2 days. Her fur went to lifeless and greasy. I started the shots as soon as I got the call from the vet. We can deal with the pills for thyroid and her sinus infection and the shots. But the food with the grain will not work . No point in feeding if it all goes out in liquid
I got Blue Buffalo Freedom for now and a new food called Nulo which is described as low carb and she is out of the cave almost back to normal. Bad news is that it is dry food probably has some carbs and I don't know what else to try. Vet not much help.

 

[Elizabeth and Bertie]

Hello, and welcome to FDMB.

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate at the moment. (((Hugs))).
But you have found a great site for support and advice about feline diabetes.

What were you feeding your kitty prior to the diabetes diagnosis? Was her tummy OK on that? (I'm just wondering if it's actually possible to go back to that food...?)

Most of us here feed our cats ordinary low carb wet foods (some of which are grain-free). Grains are not easily digested by cats. Very few folks here feed special veterinary diets for diabetics. There is no need to do that.
Are you in the US? Many US folks feed Friskies and Fancy Feast. I'm sure folks will be along with specific food suggestions later.

However, lowering the carb content of the diet may lower the blood glucose also. And this means that the insulin dosage may need to be reduced accordingly. Therefore we recommend that the carb content is only reduced if the care-giver is able to test the blood glucose at home (in order to monitor the effect of the diet change).
It may also be the case that your kitty's blood glucose levels are raised due to the sinus infection, and may drop as the infection clears.
Fortunately 'hometesting' is not difficult to learn. And we can help you.

Most of us here use ordinary glucose meters made for humans. Testing involves taking the teensiest weensiest blood droplet from the outer edge of your kitty's ear, transferring that to a test strip in a glucose meter, waiting for the meter to count down and give the result, and rewarding kitty with a treat or a cuddle. cat_pet_icon

Here is a link to a page of pics and info about hometesting:
http://www.sugarpet.net/bloodtst.html

Do ask any questions you want to. FDMB is a very supportive community.

May I ask, what is your kitty's name? And would you like to share your name with us?

Eliz

 

[BJM]

Cat Info has a list of many US foods and their nutrition breakdown plus, if you're up to it, a recipe for a home made raw diet.

 

[Deb & Wink]

Hello and welcome to the message board. Would you please introduce yourself? We like to know the beans (human being) first name and your kitties name.

I'm Deb and that tuxedo pictured to the right is my extra sweet kitty Wink.