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Larry and Kitties
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Welcome.
Good insulins are the human Lantus and Levemir and the pet insulins ProZinc and BCP PZI. For those two human insulin it is best to get the 5 pack of 3 ml disposable pens via a 10 ml vial. Although per ml the vial is less expensive most cats will not use up a 10 ml vial before the insulin goes bad/becomes ineffective. The human insulin N/NPH is sometimes prescribed but only lasts 8-10 hours. Same for the pet insulin Vetsulin/Caninisulin.
Most of us here test our cat's blood glucose at home using a human meter. We test before each shot and periodically between shots. We record our reading and other info in a spreadsheet. See:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
What are you feeding? A low-carb canned is best. No reason for a prescription food. Here is a list of commercial low-carb canned
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/
Here is a link to home testing blood sugar
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hometesting-links-and-tips.287/
If you have any specific questions please post in the Health forum
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/feline-health-the-main-forum.28/
Good insulins are the human Lantus and Levemir and the pet insulins ProZinc and BCP PZI. For those two human insulin it is best to get the 5 pack of 3 ml disposable pens via a 10 ml vial. Although per ml the vial is less expensive most cats will not use up a 10 ml vial before the insulin goes bad/becomes ineffective. The human insulin N/NPH is sometimes prescribed but only lasts 8-10 hours. Same for the pet insulin Vetsulin/Caninisulin.
Most of us here test our cat's blood glucose at home using a human meter. We test before each shot and periodically between shots. We record our reading and other info in a spreadsheet. See:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/
What are you feeding? A low-carb canned is best. No reason for a prescription food. Here is a list of commercial low-carb canned
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/
Here is a link to home testing blood sugar
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hometesting-links-and-tips.287/
If you have any specific questions please post in the Health forum
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/feline-health-the-main-forum.28/
Callie & Patches
Member Since 2016
ViV, dry food is extremely high in carbohydrates. Carbs drive the blood glucose up. You want to look for foods that have no starches, no corn, wheat, soy, vegetables or rice. Also, stay away from food that has gravy. This link will take you to a list of cat food and their contents.http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/
Dry foods have no moisture and can cause dehydration. Many people here add extra water to the wet foods to make it soupy so the kitty has enough fluid in their system to flush out sugar.
Welcome to our board. There is lots to learn here to help you take care of Muffs. Post any questions on the main health forum, that's where all the action is.
Dry foods have no moisture and can cause dehydration. Many people here add extra water to the wet foods to make it soupy so the kitty has enough fluid in their system to flush out sugar.
Welcome to our board. There is lots to learn here to help you take care of Muffs. Post any questions on the main health forum, that's where all the action is.
Sharon14
Member Since 2015
Hi Viv, welcome to you and Muggs. It would appear at first glance that dry food has more protein than wet, but if you compare them on a dry matter basis, you'll find the canned is actually higher. Also the canned, if free of starches, will contain higher quality protein.
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