My sweet Carmen was just diagnosed. I am completely new to this and doing as much research as I can. She is a 14 year old Russian Blue rescue and was losing weight in spite of eating a lot. Her glucose level is 473. Her vet advises that we give her Senvalgo liquid once a day, which I am waiting to receive in the mail, and to test her urine once a week. I have no way to evaluate these recommendations. I do not know how to make her more comfortable until I have the medication, I don't know what treats she can eat, I understand they should be low carb. She currently eats mostly wet food, single protein renal diet because we thought he renal numbers were slightly elevated last year. The vet says that she has only marginal CKD and that her creatine and BUN are elevated because she is dehydrated (although I see her drinking a lot of water). I would welcome any advice and help.
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Hello and welcome. The majority of us were all new to start as well so can related to how overwhelming it might feel.
You might want to read this post: New Treatments for Feline Diabetes. to learn about when Senvelgo is not a good option. Amongst the list of not recommended is cats over 13 years old, or with CKD. Cats that have experienced weight loss should have their ketones monitored closely (daily) as DKA is concerning possibility early on. Here is a post on monitoring for urinary ketoens: Tips to catch and test a urine sample Unfortunately, not all vets carefully read the contraindications for Senvelogo or Bexacat. In some cases, insulin is a more appropriate solution.
Can you give me the name of the food she is currently eating? Most renal diets are too high in carbs for diabetic cats. The good news if she is very early CKD is that she doesn't need the renal food right away. You want to look at a food that is high quality protein, low in carbs, and low in phosphorus. If you take a look at this food list compiled by a CKD group, there is a list of foods suitable for diabetes and CKD. CKD food Chart
As far as treats go, any all meat treat will work. The ingredients should just list the one ingredient. A lot of cats go nuts for the freeze dried chicken breast treat, or other meat if she has allergies. Purebites is one vendor, but there are many others. We often shop in the dog section, as you can get the bigger bag at a better price.
You might want to read this post: New Treatments for Feline Diabetes. to learn about when Senvelgo is not a good option. Amongst the list of not recommended is cats over 13 years old, or with CKD. Cats that have experienced weight loss should have their ketones monitored closely (daily) as DKA is concerning possibility early on. Here is a post on monitoring for urinary ketoens: Tips to catch and test a urine sample Unfortunately, not all vets carefully read the contraindications for Senvelogo or Bexacat. In some cases, insulin is a more appropriate solution.
Can you give me the name of the food she is currently eating? Most renal diets are too high in carbs for diabetic cats. The good news if she is very early CKD is that she doesn't need the renal food right away. You want to look at a food that is high quality protein, low in carbs, and low in phosphorus. If you take a look at this food list compiled by a CKD group, there is a list of foods suitable for diabetes and CKD. CKD food Chart
As far as treats go, any all meat treat will work. The ingredients should just list the one ingredient. A lot of cats go nuts for the freeze dried chicken breast treat, or other meat if she has allergies. Purebites is one vendor, but there are many others. We often shop in the dog section, as you can get the bigger bag at a better price.
Thank you very much for this information.
I will read the article about Feline diabetes and treatments and discuss that with my that. The Renal foods that we have been and are currently feeding her are: Forza10 Renal Support Actiwet with Lamb pate in natural juices and Royal Canin Renal Support.
Your suggestions for collecting urine are so welcome.
Additionally she does like a treat of fat- butter, cheese, is this bad or ok?
Again I thank you for your generous help .
I will read the article about Feline diabetes and treatments and discuss that with my that. The Renal foods that we have been and are currently feeding her are: Forza10 Renal Support Actiwet with Lamb pate in natural juices and Royal Canin Renal Support.
Your suggestions for collecting urine are so welcome.
Additionally she does like a treat of fat- butter, cheese, is this bad or ok?
Again I thank you for your generous help .