Cschwa17
Member Since 2018
my cat Hobbes was diagnosed with Diabetes in January 2018. We gave her insulin (prozinc), changed her food to FF classic, and used Zobaline for her legs. To our absolute shock, by June 2018, Hobbes no longer had Diabetes and her walking was back to normal. We continued to, and still do, feed her FF classic. Hobbes was absolutely in good health.
About two weeks ago I noticed larger amounts of pee in litterbox. She was also needing her water dish filled more frequently. I was finally able to check her urine a few days ago with the Ketone stick and it negative for Ketones, but Glucose levels were high, about 500 & 1000. I immediately scheduled a vet appt. for yesterday.
Today I got all the results back from the Vet and she recommended the following...
The Vet told me that there are no Ketones. There is glucose, and she has a UTI. They are putting the cat on pills for the UTI infection. They are giving me Lantis Insulin and said to start the cat on 4units, twice a day to start. In January 2018 I used Lantis insulin and very smaller doses. The Vet said that since Hobbes was 14lbs last time, that she needs this insulin and this higher dose because she now weighs 19lbs. What do we all think? I have to go pick up the stuff soon. But feel that is way to high a starting does. Is the UTI the cause and maybe she doesn't have diabetes or it doesn't work like that? Any help is appreciated, I just feel like this is not the proper starting point...I have attached a sheet from her report to show Urine test, I can attach whole report if needed. If you need more info let me know. Hobbes is 11 years old, weighs 18.6 lbs currently.
About two weeks ago I noticed larger amounts of pee in litterbox. She was also needing her water dish filled more frequently. I was finally able to check her urine a few days ago with the Ketone stick and it negative for Ketones, but Glucose levels were high, about 500 & 1000. I immediately scheduled a vet appt. for yesterday.
Today I got all the results back from the Vet and she recommended the following...
The Vet told me that there are no Ketones. There is glucose, and she has a UTI. They are putting the cat on pills for the UTI infection. They are giving me Lantis Insulin and said to start the cat on 4units, twice a day to start. In January 2018 I used Lantis insulin and very smaller doses. The Vet said that since Hobbes was 14lbs last time, that she needs this insulin and this higher dose because she now weighs 19lbs. What do we all think? I have to go pick up the stuff soon. But feel that is way to high a starting does. Is the UTI the cause and maybe she doesn't have diabetes or it doesn't work like that? Any help is appreciated, I just feel like this is not the proper starting point...I have attached a sheet from her report to show Urine test, I can attach whole report if needed. If you need more info let me know. Hobbes is 11 years old, weighs 18.6 lbs currently.
