My name is Lynn and we just started our cat, Jack, on insulin yesterday. I've had cats my whole life and can't imagine life without a couple of kitties around. My husband, Garry, had never been around cats before. When he proposed to me, I told him and me and my cats were a packaged deal. He has come to love them both as much as I do. Jack is a 10 year old short haired tabby and Sydney (we actually call her Girl Kitty!) is a 9 year old black and white domestic long hair.
I had a 10 year old cat with diabetes in the mid-90s and at the time had limited knowledge of feline diabetes. I did what the vet told me regarding insulin and testing. I've always free fed my cats with dry food. I had no idea I was feeding her the wrong food. She lived for about a year and 1/2 before getting cancer.
Both Jack and Girl Kitty had been eating Royal Canin Calorie Control before switching to Royal Canin for Diabetics. Per our vet's instructions, the dry food is gone now and I'm feeding them Hills W/D and supplementing additional protein. They are not thrilled with the Hills but do eat it. I might try the Purina DM especially since it has a higher protein content and less carbs than the Hills. I'm still trying to find out what works best for us as far as food goes.
Our vet, whom we like very much, had an emergency while we were there discussing treatment. We understood she was preoccupied. Jack is going back to see her on Monday for a follow-up after he has been on insulin for one week. Jack was started on Lantus - 1.0 unit 2x per day.
I have read so much on this site and others but have not found an answer to a basic question. I'm sure the answer was there somewhere but my head has been swimming trying to digest all the info and stay sane at the same time. I need some advice on timing of food and insulin. I've been feeding first and then insulin after he has finished and washed his face. Is this correct? Insulin first and then feed? I would appreciate any help and/or suggestions.
I had a 10 year old cat with diabetes in the mid-90s and at the time had limited knowledge of feline diabetes. I did what the vet told me regarding insulin and testing. I've always free fed my cats with dry food. I had no idea I was feeding her the wrong food. She lived for about a year and 1/2 before getting cancer.
Both Jack and Girl Kitty had been eating Royal Canin Calorie Control before switching to Royal Canin for Diabetics. Per our vet's instructions, the dry food is gone now and I'm feeding them Hills W/D and supplementing additional protein. They are not thrilled with the Hills but do eat it. I might try the Purina DM especially since it has a higher protein content and less carbs than the Hills. I'm still trying to find out what works best for us as far as food goes.
Our vet, whom we like very much, had an emergency while we were there discussing treatment. We understood she was preoccupied. Jack is going back to see her on Monday for a follow-up after he has been on insulin for one week. Jack was started on Lantus - 1.0 unit 2x per day.
I have read so much on this site and others but have not found an answer to a basic question. I'm sure the answer was there somewhere but my head has been swimming trying to digest all the info and stay sane at the same time. I need some advice on timing of food and insulin. I've been feeding first and then insulin after he has finished and washed his face. Is this correct? Insulin first and then feed? I would appreciate any help and/or suggestions.