I got Darwin and her sister Riley last year just before Christmas. Darwin had been treated for hair lost with steroids which caused her to become a diabetic. When I got her she weighted almost 6 lbs and took her immediately to Dr Harry. She was on the wrong insulin and he changed to Lantus G with two shots 12 hrs apart of 2 units. The change has be astonishing. Her BG runs between 80 and 110 and she now weighs about 13.8 lbs. She actually purrs when I give her the shots and she's down to 1 unit twice a day. She gets only wet food, 2 1/2 oz 3 times a day. I also give her chicken as a treat. The only issue I have is that her sister gets quite jealous. I have to act like I'm giving Riley a shot and a treat. The cost has been high because I make sure that Darwin gets checked every 2 months and Riley twice a year, but it is so worth it when you get those rubs and purrs from my two good buddies.
New member - Darwin 11 yr. Female
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Larry and Kitties
Member Since 2009
Glad yo had a good experience.
Just wondering why she has to go to the vet every two months.
Just wondering why she has to go to the vet every two months.
Becky and Toby
Member Since 2013
ceres said:
:lol:
It's nice to see you've had such a positive experience and Darwin is under good control :smile:
Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
Member Since 2011
If she stays at 50-130 for a week on 1 unit, then reduce to 0.75 and see how that goes. If at any point she drops under 50, also reduce by 0.25. She could be heading to remission!
Wendy
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