Second diabetic cat

[mom of Monster Too]

Monster Too woke me up at 4am this morning and told me he needed to go to the vet. I thought he had a uti. He is 14.5 years old. Of all the cats I have had in my life he is the second with diabetes. Odd thing is that the cat he is named after, Monster the Original, had diabetes. That was 25 years ago and boy have things changed! Used to get insulin without a prescription and buy needles by the box cheap. I would have been happy if Monster Too had left that legacy alone but here we are.

I am so glad this forum is here. Monster Too is as well because he will benefit. I have already learned that I don't have to spend a bazillion dollars on special cat food. We brought home the Purina from the vet. I only bought 4 cans. We have been through food allergy trials with him and his hot spots. We know how to research food. That is how I found you.

Now I am excited to research test strips, urine strips, insulin types and so many other things I have forgotten or never knew. I was happy to see there is a spread sheet which I have to check out. I was going to make one.

Monster the Original would pee in a cup for me. He was easy. He wasn't picky and would lay there for his shot purring. I hope Monster Too is just as easy.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I am so glad you have found us.
We have a wealth of information here for you to read and learn.
And we are very happy to answer any questions you might have.

Can you tell us what type of insulin and the dose Monster Two is on please.?
If you could setup your signature that would be great thanks. It will appear at the bottom of all your posts with your information in light blue, like mine does. Here is the link
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/editing-your-signature-profile-and-preferences.130340/

Here is the spreadsheet link. If you have any trouble with setting it up we can help you.
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/

Here are a couple of other links for you to read.

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/health-links-faqs-about-feline-diabetes.14/

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-how-you-can-help-us-help-you.216696/

Come on over to the main health page when you are ready and we will help you all we can.
Bron

 

[mom of Monster Too]

Thanks for the homework Bron (and Sheba) Mau Mau is napping next to me while I stay up all night researching. I will update you tomorrow with all the details. I left the insulin at the vet since they will be starting him tomorrow. He started the food transition tonight. He is now dreaming with his back feet hanging off of the desk in mid-air. My sweet love. I am glad he will be feeling better soon.