Laurie D.
Member Since 2016
Hello! First and foremost, I want to thank those who responded to my post the other day. You do not know how much you have helped me. Miss Scarlette has been with me for 13 years now. I am an RN and was working at a hospital in Dallas, Texas when I ran across her and her four sibs. I had homes for all of them, including the mother, until I caught them. Then, everyone backed out. I take that back. I did have a home for Miss Scarlette; however, the person who took her called me in one week and asked for help. I went over and saw she was keeping her shut up, alone, in the bathroom. She was a very feral cat. So much so I called her my spitfire. I brought her home immediately and reunited her with her sibs. Someone else took Mom, and I fear that did not go well. Either way, Miss Scarlette is now my pride and joy. She is my cuddle bunny, even after drawing blood several times when a baby. I had to use oven mits when I got around her. She was diagnosed with diabetes over a year ago. I knew the signs as I am a nurse, and I had a cat with diabetes before who responded well to Prozinc. He ended up having to be put down because of cancer.
Miss Scarlette was started in Lantus 2 units twice daily. I did the right thing this time and put her on what I thought was the best food, Purina DM. Vincent responded well to the insulin even on what I call a regular diet. He might have been able to do without insulin if I had put him on the correct diet. Either way, he lived a long and happy life.
Miss Scarlette responded at first, then I decided I could not afford the Purina DM and went back to regular food. That was a disaster. Anyone who has a cat with an endocrine problem knows it can result in vomiting and diarrhea. That happened. Before I switched, she would go from 675 down to the high 200s, and I was ecstatic. But, I was not keeping food down all day long. Her sisters are still with me. She was allowed to eat for a couple of hours, then I worked 12 hour shifts with not much food down. The vet said do not do that, she must have food at all times. I agreed. That was stupid on my part, but it kept her sugar down. Now, with the food down all day she remains in the high 400s to low 500s. Either way, I know the insulin really does work, but now I know it won't stay down due to the incorrect food.
Even though she eats me out of house and home, she has lost weight. Her coat is dull and flaky. Part of the endocrine problem. I was about to take her in Saturday and possibly do the unthinkable, when I came upon this site. I just trusted this vet who said this was the best food, and there was nothing more I could do. Keep doing what you are doing, he said. We did try Prozinc which just did not work for her. I called the vet today to reschedule her appointment for a week from tomorrow. I want to give the Fancy Feat a week and see what happens. I know she is severely dehydrated. Maybe I should take her in anyway. I just cannot wait to get off and hit the store!
I did ask the vet today, even though they had not seen her before, what food they suggested. And, guess what? Not that I didn't trust you. I just wanted to see what they said about the Purina DM. They get their patients on Fancy Feast high protein, low carb OR Iams kitten food. I am so mad at her previous pet. And, he is also a preacher! He should have known her problem was the darn food! And, I just trusted him.
I just hope it isn't too late and the organ damage has been done. I will start her on the new food tonight, and I have a glucometer and I check her blood sugars. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart.
Miss Scarlette was started in Lantus 2 units twice daily. I did the right thing this time and put her on what I thought was the best food, Purina DM. Vincent responded well to the insulin even on what I call a regular diet. He might have been able to do without insulin if I had put him on the correct diet. Either way, he lived a long and happy life.
Miss Scarlette responded at first, then I decided I could not afford the Purina DM and went back to regular food. That was a disaster. Anyone who has a cat with an endocrine problem knows it can result in vomiting and diarrhea. That happened. Before I switched, she would go from 675 down to the high 200s, and I was ecstatic. But, I was not keeping food down all day long. Her sisters are still with me. She was allowed to eat for a couple of hours, then I worked 12 hour shifts with not much food down. The vet said do not do that, she must have food at all times. I agreed. That was stupid on my part, but it kept her sugar down. Now, with the food down all day she remains in the high 400s to low 500s. Either way, I know the insulin really does work, but now I know it won't stay down due to the incorrect food.
Even though she eats me out of house and home, she has lost weight. Her coat is dull and flaky. Part of the endocrine problem. I was about to take her in Saturday and possibly do the unthinkable, when I came upon this site. I just trusted this vet who said this was the best food, and there was nothing more I could do. Keep doing what you are doing, he said. We did try Prozinc which just did not work for her. I called the vet today to reschedule her appointment for a week from tomorrow. I want to give the Fancy Feat a week and see what happens. I know she is severely dehydrated. Maybe I should take her in anyway. I just cannot wait to get off and hit the store!
I did ask the vet today, even though they had not seen her before, what food they suggested. And, guess what? Not that I didn't trust you. I just wanted to see what they said about the Purina DM. They get their patients on Fancy Feast high protein, low carb OR Iams kitten food. I am so mad at her previous pet. And, he is also a preacher! He should have known her problem was the darn food! And, I just trusted him.
I just hope it isn't too late and the organ damage has been done. I will start her on the new food tonight, and I have a glucometer and I check her blood sugars. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart.
