Billy Burke
Member Since 2019
Hello everyone - I've had Simba his whole life and he's always been in good health. The last few weeks we noticed him drinking and peeing a lot more than usual so we made a vet appt. We took him in Xmas eve and after tests were run he had a 700 blood sugar level which is one of the highest the vet said he has ever seen. He said no judgment if we want to put him down as this won't be easy or cheap and he may not make it with how high the numbers are. But putting him down just isn't an option unless I feel like he's suffering and/or not happy anymore. Overall he seems very normal and happy other than the water/peeing. Still moving around normally, sleeping on our bed, purring as usual, and always around us when we're home.
This whole thing is a bit overwhelming but after spending a few hours reading up on this online I'm starting to feel "a little" better. They prescribed us Glargine 100 units/ml and I set my alarm for each morning at 7am to give him 2mls and then another 2mls at 7pm each night. I'm paycheck to paycheck like many of us and we also had a baby in September so things are very tight. Luckily my GF is supportive as she knows how much he means to me/us. She actually was not a cat person until we moved in together over a year ago although quickly became one after getting to know Simba.
So we spent $580 so far on the doctor visit, needles, prescription food (Hills wet and dry) and hoping to get some feedback on the best place to buy this type of stuff. The Dr visit w food was $355 and we paid $225 for the insulin which should last 25 days it looks like. Any advice on where to buy this insulin cheaper would be awesome.
I've only had to give him 3 shots so far and it breaks my heart each time because he runs and hides for a few minutes after each one. I realize I HAVE to do this for his health - I just wish he knew that :-(
This morning I spent a good 10 minutes with him after the shot just petting him and talking to him. Any suggestions on how and where to give these shots so it's as comfortable as possible for him? I have done 2 in the back of the neck area and one a little lower near the should blades and I just wish there was a place I could do it where he wouldn't feel it. I realize this may not be possible but wanted to see if anyone had suggestions on this? I feel like my cat has always adored me as he basically follows me around most of time and is when he's not sleeping somewhere is always near me. I just fear that he's not going to understand what's going on and is going to hate me or be scared of me if I keep having to give him these shots twice a day.... Wishing there was a better way is all...
This whole thing is a bit overwhelming but after spending a few hours reading up on this online I'm starting to feel "a little" better. They prescribed us Glargine 100 units/ml and I set my alarm for each morning at 7am to give him 2mls and then another 2mls at 7pm each night. I'm paycheck to paycheck like many of us and we also had a baby in September so things are very tight. Luckily my GF is supportive as she knows how much he means to me/us. She actually was not a cat person until we moved in together over a year ago although quickly became one after getting to know Simba.
So we spent $580 so far on the doctor visit, needles, prescription food (Hills wet and dry) and hoping to get some feedback on the best place to buy this type of stuff. The Dr visit w food was $355 and we paid $225 for the insulin which should last 25 days it looks like. Any advice on where to buy this insulin cheaper would be awesome.
I've only had to give him 3 shots so far and it breaks my heart each time because he runs and hides for a few minutes after each one. I realize I HAVE to do this for his health - I just wish he knew that :-(
This morning I spent a good 10 minutes with him after the shot just petting him and talking to him. Any suggestions on how and where to give these shots so it's as comfortable as possible for him? I have done 2 in the back of the neck area and one a little lower near the should blades and I just wish there was a place I could do it where he wouldn't feel it. I realize this may not be possible but wanted to see if anyone had suggestions on this? I feel like my cat has always adored me as he basically follows me around most of time and is when he's not sleeping somewhere is always near me. I just fear that he's not going to understand what's going on and is going to hate me or be scared of me if I keep having to give him these shots twice a day.... Wishing there was a better way is all...
