Nick&JuBear
New Member
Hey Everyone,
I am new to the forums and my cat Ju(Ju Bear,JuJu Bee) recently as of 01/29/11 been diagnosed with Diabetes. The vet currently prescribed Ju 2.5 units of ProZinc, twice daily. With my work schedule, the normal 8-5 job and currently attending college I give him his shots at 7am and 7pm. Like most people I know my age, fed Ju and his non-biological brother Oliver dry cat food(Friskies Dry). I also went the way of free-feeding them. As I look back now, I feel bad for not giving them the proper nutritional guidelines in regards to a more wet diet. I recently (after christmas) purchased these guys a Drinkwell Platinum fountain and they seem to love it as mush as I do
I found this site as fast as I could type into google and I am excited about the help that you guys and girls might provide. I am pretty shocked about the whole situation and must admit I shed a tear when I found out. Ju had lost weight when I realized something was wrong. I have had Ju for about 3 years now since I became his caregiver when my room mate left to move back in with her parents. He's a very sweet kitty, always is friendly to people and does not jump on every counter he can (like Oliver). Though I'm nervous about the future of both of us I would like to do everything in my power and financial situation to care for Ju and to make sure he has a happy and healthy life. I'm looking forward to talk with some of you and hope to be a community member for years to come!
Currently my first question and where I need advice is how to slowly move him on to wet food. He loves wet food very much! I purchase it as a kind of treat for the cats so the first step in getting them to eat it will be no problem. I am wondering when it comes to changing his diet gradually if i should mix the wet and dry together, giving them each a certain amount morning and night. What are some way that you guys might suggest I do this? Any suggestions? I read this site(http://www.catinfo.org) and know now that switching quickly while on insulin is a bad idea. I appreciate any help that you people may be able to provide. Also he is taking his injections very well
Forgot to add that I asked about home testing and the vet said it was not necessary. She said they like to see "snapshots" of his blood. My mom luckily has a friend that never used her Home test unit on her cat and that she does not need it. So either way i just need to learn how to use one!
A little bit about me:
I am from Minnesota
Have 3 cats Oliver, Ju, and Puddin(Puddin is my girlfriends)
I have a mouse her name is Crimson(Crimmy) though she is not that color.
I'm 23
I like video games, hiking, traveling, and astronomy...I'm a science guy and am a sucker for space things
I am new to the forums and my cat Ju(Ju Bear,JuJu Bee) recently as of 01/29/11 been diagnosed with Diabetes. The vet currently prescribed Ju 2.5 units of ProZinc, twice daily. With my work schedule, the normal 8-5 job and currently attending college I give him his shots at 7am and 7pm. Like most people I know my age, fed Ju and his non-biological brother Oliver dry cat food(Friskies Dry). I also went the way of free-feeding them. As I look back now, I feel bad for not giving them the proper nutritional guidelines in regards to a more wet diet. I recently (after christmas) purchased these guys a Drinkwell Platinum fountain and they seem to love it as mush as I do

Currently my first question and where I need advice is how to slowly move him on to wet food. He loves wet food very much! I purchase it as a kind of treat for the cats so the first step in getting them to eat it will be no problem. I am wondering when it comes to changing his diet gradually if i should mix the wet and dry together, giving them each a certain amount morning and night. What are some way that you guys might suggest I do this? Any suggestions? I read this site(http://www.catinfo.org) and know now that switching quickly while on insulin is a bad idea. I appreciate any help that you people may be able to provide. Also he is taking his injections very well

Forgot to add that I asked about home testing and the vet said it was not necessary. She said they like to see "snapshots" of his blood. My mom luckily has a friend that never used her Home test unit on her cat and that she does not need it. So either way i just need to learn how to use one!
A little bit about me:
I am from Minnesota
Have 3 cats Oliver, Ju, and Puddin(Puddin is my girlfriends)
I have a mouse her name is Crimson(Crimmy) though she is not that color.
I'm 23
I like video games, hiking, traveling, and astronomy...I'm a science guy and am a sucker for space things
