Sarah & Wubby
Member Since 2018
Hi everyone,
I'm Sarah (a graduate student) and I have two amazing kitties who have been with me most of my life: Mable (17) and Wubby (14). Thankfully, my cats have lived happy healthy lives so far and are on track for many more golden years!
Unfortunately, this weekend Wubby was diagnosed with feline diabetes. He is such a sweet, fluffy, and goofy boy <3 I took him in for his check up with concerns about weight loss (he's a maine coon mix and is down to 11.5 lbs from 15 lbs), low energy, and excessive drinking. Its nice to have an answer, but it is definitely a little overwhelming figuring out what to do next.
I am fortunate to have a great vet to help us along through our journey! We are heading in tomorrow to learn how to properly administer insulin and discuss the care plan. Our vet gave me instructions to look over different dietary options for us to discuss tomorrow. Based on everything I've read, it seems like we will be transitioning to a wet food, high protein/low carb diet - which I think Wubby will do very well on as he loves canned food! I feel guilty that I didn't have my cats on an all wet food diet sooner after what I've been reading online.
I'm glad there is such a great online support group, and that my nervousness seems to be common among those with new dm kitties. I'm definitely ready to do whatever it takes to keep Wubby healthy and happy
Looking forward to getting to know you all,
Sarah, Wubby, and Mable!
I'm Sarah (a graduate student) and I have two amazing kitties who have been with me most of my life: Mable (17) and Wubby (14). Thankfully, my cats have lived happy healthy lives so far and are on track for many more golden years!
Unfortunately, this weekend Wubby was diagnosed with feline diabetes. He is such a sweet, fluffy, and goofy boy <3 I took him in for his check up with concerns about weight loss (he's a maine coon mix and is down to 11.5 lbs from 15 lbs), low energy, and excessive drinking. Its nice to have an answer, but it is definitely a little overwhelming figuring out what to do next.
I am fortunate to have a great vet to help us along through our journey! We are heading in tomorrow to learn how to properly administer insulin and discuss the care plan. Our vet gave me instructions to look over different dietary options for us to discuss tomorrow. Based on everything I've read, it seems like we will be transitioning to a wet food, high protein/low carb diet - which I think Wubby will do very well on as he loves canned food! I feel guilty that I didn't have my cats on an all wet food diet sooner after what I've been reading online.
I'm glad there is such a great online support group, and that my nervousness seems to be common among those with new dm kitties. I'm definitely ready to do whatever it takes to keep Wubby healthy and happy
Looking forward to getting to know you all,
Sarah, Wubby, and Mable!
