AshleyG
Member Since 2016
Hi everyone,
My cat Beckham was diagnosed last Monday. It's been an interesting couple of days. He's 5 years old, 14 pounds, and still acts crazy despite the diabetes. He's had increased drinking and urinating but other than that doesn't have any symptoms.
I previously worked as a vet tech while I was in college for a couple years so I have some understanding about diabetes. I took Beckham to a new vet but I am debating taking him elsewhere. This vet didn't seem as familiar with feline diabetes as I would like. I asked about home BG monitoring and about switching from hard food to low carb wet food. He didn't think either were necessary or helpful. He prescribed Vetsulin, 3 units twice a day. I've talked to friends that are in the veterinary medicine field and I've been told that 3 units is very high to start a newly diagnosed cat on. I have started monitoring Beckham's glucose levels and I'm planning on running a BG curve tomorrow. This website has been such a great resource and has definitely been a huge help in just the couple days since I found it. You guys are amazing!
My cat Beckham was diagnosed last Monday. It's been an interesting couple of days. He's 5 years old, 14 pounds, and still acts crazy despite the diabetes. He's had increased drinking and urinating but other than that doesn't have any symptoms.
I previously worked as a vet tech while I was in college for a couple years so I have some understanding about diabetes. I took Beckham to a new vet but I am debating taking him elsewhere. This vet didn't seem as familiar with feline diabetes as I would like. I asked about home BG monitoring and about switching from hard food to low carb wet food. He didn't think either were necessary or helpful. He prescribed Vetsulin, 3 units twice a day. I've talked to friends that are in the veterinary medicine field and I've been told that 3 units is very high to start a newly diagnosed cat on. I have started monitoring Beckham's glucose levels and I'm planning on running a BG curve tomorrow. This website has been such a great resource and has definitely been a huge help in just the couple days since I found it. You guys are amazing!
