Marty seems to always be hungry>

[Ohcrafty1]

Marty is a 13 year old fixed male. He is 19 pounds and on a diet. He hates his new feeding schedule and is always crying for more. We are trying to get him down to 15 pounds. Is there a treat that will not mess with his diet or glucose but will satisfy his hunger in between feedings? His glucose number have come down to a good level and gets two insulin injections a day.

 

[Kris & Teasel]

Marty is a 13 year old fixed male. He is 19 pounds and on a diet. He hates his new feeding schedule and is always crying for more. We are trying to get him down to 15 pounds. Is there a treat that will not mess with his diet or glucose but will satisfy his hunger in between feedings? His glucose number have come down to a good level and gets two insulin injections a day.

Freezed dried meat treats are good for diabetic cats. Pure Bites is a brand that you can find at Pet Smart stores. Orijen also makes them in a variety of flavours.

 

[Callie & Patches]

I buy Pure Bites freeze dried chicken breast from Amazon. To save money, I buy the large bag that they sell for dogs. I have to cut up some of the larger piece. All my gut babies, dogs and cats really love it.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

He hates his new feeding schedule and is always crying for more

How often are you feeding him? Only twice a day?

What insulin are you using?

 

[JanetNJ]

Smaller more frequent meals might help.

 

[Amanda & Ham]

Ham is also always hungry... but wouldn't smaller and more frequent meals mean more insulin?

 

[JanetNJ]

Ham is also always hungry... but wouldn't smaller and more frequent meals mean more insulin?

Nope. Most of us feed several times a day. As long as the cat doesn't eat two hours before preshot testing it's fine to feed.

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Several smaller meals a day are also easier on the pancreas than two large meals a day.