Roops
Member Since 2019
Rupert or Roops was diagnosed with diabetes in late January of this year. Within a week or so he was put on Prozinc. Lose dose (1 unit 2 times per day) Over the course of a few months the dose was gradually increased. He is currently receiving about 5 units 2x per day.
Prior to treatment Roops was a fluffy cat, weighing over 20 pounds. He lost about 6 pounds before he was diagnosed, as well as muscle mass (according to the vet). His once soft fur became dull. He was also spending too much time in our tub, drinking water. That bothered us - a lot. Knowing what we do today, we should have taken him sooner, or realized this was not normal for a cat. Roops has always had a hearty appetite, and drank a lot. In future we will be more guarded.
Roops was put on a diet. Given special food. They recommended he eat a half can of cat food (small can) per day. Or three quarters a cup of dry kibble per day. Some days he will eat pate, other days he turns his nose up to it. Changing a cats mind not easy. It is our hope that he will begin to eat just wet food. In future we will only offer that to all our cats.
After several visits we mentioned that Rupie seemed to have problems with his one foot/paw. The vet examined it but could see nothing wrong, and said perhaps it was inflamed. It did not improve. It became worse. Finally we asked if he had neuropathy. The vet confirmed our fears. Thankfully that vet believed in B12. A shot was given each visit to the vet. We noticed changes afterward. Positive ones. he had more energy and was more able to jump on furniture, beds or climb stairs with greater ease. Unfortunately not all vets believe in B12. His neuropathy has not improved as we hoped. He is now receiving 0.05 units once a month, but my daughter is giving him it once a week. She has said a good portion of the actual dose remains in the actual needle. After reading online I believe his dose too low, and not administered often enough. Another problem getting needles to give the injections. My daughter also gives him Vitamin E. She picked them up from a local pharmacy. she breaks the capsule open and applies it to his paws.
The good news, his fur is soft again. It is no longer dull. And he seems to be gaining weight although that is not necessarily a good thing. But he does not look gaunt anymore. He purrs, preens (can do cat yoga now) and plays. We carry him upstairs and help him on high furniture.
Roops is about 10 years old and of unknown origin. We love him dearly. He is precious to us. He lives with his older sibling, Ollie. Both neutered. Ollie is another ginger boy of about 15 years. He never had the desire to eat or drink as Roops has.
btw Roops hates riding in cars. He sings the entire trip there and back and will not take comfort in talk. He sings before we have left the house. It distresses him so. It has an impact on his digestion. We have had to give him probiotics after returning from the vets. We also found he was almost a cripple when he returned from the vet's. (after blood curve tests). If or when we do take him back to the vets, we are seriously considering going elsewhere. The trimmed him nails without permission or acknowledgement. Sent him home without saying a word. The cat was already under stress as it was. For those reasons and others we will go elsewhere. My apologizes for not knowing how to send an intro properly. Live and learn. Eastern Ontario
Prior to treatment Roops was a fluffy cat, weighing over 20 pounds. He lost about 6 pounds before he was diagnosed, as well as muscle mass (according to the vet). His once soft fur became dull. He was also spending too much time in our tub, drinking water. That bothered us - a lot. Knowing what we do today, we should have taken him sooner, or realized this was not normal for a cat. Roops has always had a hearty appetite, and drank a lot. In future we will be more guarded.
Roops was put on a diet. Given special food. They recommended he eat a half can of cat food (small can) per day. Or three quarters a cup of dry kibble per day. Some days he will eat pate, other days he turns his nose up to it. Changing a cats mind not easy. It is our hope that he will begin to eat just wet food. In future we will only offer that to all our cats.
After several visits we mentioned that Rupie seemed to have problems with his one foot/paw. The vet examined it but could see nothing wrong, and said perhaps it was inflamed. It did not improve. It became worse. Finally we asked if he had neuropathy. The vet confirmed our fears. Thankfully that vet believed in B12. A shot was given each visit to the vet. We noticed changes afterward. Positive ones. he had more energy and was more able to jump on furniture, beds or climb stairs with greater ease. Unfortunately not all vets believe in B12. His neuropathy has not improved as we hoped. He is now receiving 0.05 units once a month, but my daughter is giving him it once a week. She has said a good portion of the actual dose remains in the actual needle. After reading online I believe his dose too low, and not administered often enough. Another problem getting needles to give the injections. My daughter also gives him Vitamin E. She picked them up from a local pharmacy. she breaks the capsule open and applies it to his paws.
The good news, his fur is soft again. It is no longer dull. And he seems to be gaining weight although that is not necessarily a good thing. But he does not look gaunt anymore. He purrs, preens (can do cat yoga now) and plays. We carry him upstairs and help him on high furniture.
Roops is about 10 years old and of unknown origin. We love him dearly. He is precious to us. He lives with his older sibling, Ollie. Both neutered. Ollie is another ginger boy of about 15 years. He never had the desire to eat or drink as Roops has.
btw Roops hates riding in cars. He sings the entire trip there and back and will not take comfort in talk. He sings before we have left the house. It distresses him so. It has an impact on his digestion. We have had to give him probiotics after returning from the vets. We also found he was almost a cripple when he returned from the vet's. (after blood curve tests). If or when we do take him back to the vets, we are seriously considering going elsewhere. The trimmed him nails without permission or acknowledgement. Sent him home without saying a word. The cat was already under stress as it was. For those reasons and others we will go elsewhere. My apologizes for not knowing how to send an intro properly. Live and learn. Eastern Ontario
. If you could setup your signature with some information, it's helpful before posting on Main Health Forum: 
We have quite a few Canadians here which can help because sometimes there are differences in what is available in Canada vs US in terms of foods, syringes, etc.
