Hello everyone. I came across the website and thought how great that we all have resources for our diabetic cats! Dink is a 5 year old cat, newly diagnosed and we just finished his 10th day of insulin. I am getting the hang of it and just the fact that we switched him over to a high protein soft food a couple of days before his insulin started made a big difference. Looking back, he may have been having some issues for quite a while. He always did like to play in his water and hasn't done so since switching his diet. I am looking forward to reviewing the posts and I am sure I'll be able to pick up a lot of good information on making our cats life wonderful even though he has a chronic health condition. posting.php?mode=post&f=28&sid=0da3fec44aec44cc1ba9f4485babc409#
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Shelly & Jersey (GA)
Member Since 2014
Welcome to FDMB! I'm so sorry that you had a need to find this site, but I'm really glad that you did find it. To get started, people are going to ask you a ton of questions.
Don't let it overwhelm you!
By the way, my name is Shelly, and my cat's name is Jersey. We received our diagnosis in November of last year and finally started using Lantus in February of this year (after switching over from Humulin). We're now officially in remission. Getting Jersey into remission was only possible because of the great help I received at FDMB. That's why I'm so glad that you found us!
So....let's get started with the first round of questions: ;-)
What type of insulin are you giving Dink, and how much do you give him each day?
Do you test his blood sugar levels at home?
What specific type/brand of food are you feeding Dink?
Whenever you have questions for us, please make sure you ask. I know you're trying to take in a lot of information all at once - it can be terribly confusing, so don't hesitate to say, "Hey...slow down and explain this again."
Shelly
Don't let it overwhelm you!
By the way, my name is Shelly, and my cat's name is Jersey. We received our diagnosis in November of last year and finally started using Lantus in February of this year (after switching over from Humulin). We're now officially in remission. Getting Jersey into remission was only possible because of the great help I received at FDMB. That's why I'm so glad that you found us!
So....let's get started with the first round of questions: ;-)
What type of insulin are you giving Dink, and how much do you give him each day?
Do you test his blood sugar levels at home?
What specific type/brand of food are you feeding Dink?
Whenever you have questions for us, please make sure you ask. I know you're trying to take in a lot of information all at once - it can be terribly confusing, so don't hesitate to say, "Hey...slow down and explain this again."
Shelly
BJM
Member Since 2010
Welcome to FDMB.
We encourage feeding a low carb (under 10 % calories, not weight, from carbohydrate) using canned or raw over the counter food. There's a terrific food list at Cat Info as well as nutriton info from veterinarian Dr Lisa Pierson.
Home glucose testing will help keep your cat safe by helping you determine if it is safe to give insulin and how effective the insulin is for your cat. It can save you money be reducing the need for vet visits, too. We suggest using an inexpensive human glucometer such as the WalMart ReliOn Confirm, Confirm Micro, or Prime. If you're not a fan of WalMart, the Arkray Glucocard 01 at American Diabetes Warehouse is the unbranded version of the Confirm.
The insulins that have worked best for cats are Lantus, Levemir, ProZinc, and PZI. Other insulins may not last long enough, or may not be as consistent in controlling the glucose levels.
We encourage feeding a low carb (under 10 % calories, not weight, from carbohydrate) using canned or raw over the counter food. There's a terrific food list at Cat Info as well as nutriton info from veterinarian Dr Lisa Pierson.
Home glucose testing will help keep your cat safe by helping you determine if it is safe to give insulin and how effective the insulin is for your cat. It can save you money be reducing the need for vet visits, too. We suggest using an inexpensive human glucometer such as the WalMart ReliOn Confirm, Confirm Micro, or Prime. If you're not a fan of WalMart, the Arkray Glucocard 01 at American Diabetes Warehouse is the unbranded version of the Confirm.
The insulins that have worked best for cats are Lantus, Levemir, ProZinc, and PZI. Other insulins may not last long enough, or may not be as consistent in controlling the glucose levels.
Deb & Wink
Member Since 2013
Hi to kitty Dink and his caregiver. Would your please share your first name with us?
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