Sources/references re: diabetic diets?

[Vidya & Boo]

Hi folks,

I haven't been around here much for some time. Long story short -- while Boo is still in remission, he's had some other serious health issues arise, necessitating a feeding tube and drug treatment. We're trying to get him back to eating, but the only thing he's willing to eat is high-carb dry food. :? What's worse is that two of the many vets he's seeing right now are dry-food pushers, even for diabetic cats. :roll: Fortunately, his naturopathic vet sees through this nonsense. :smile:

One of the vets has asked me if I can provide him with some material that demonstrates that wet-food diets are healthier for diabetic cats than are dry-food diets. He's all about the "evidence-based" thing, rather than the "people who do this actually understand what's best" approach, sigh. Can anyone point me to some published sources that provide support for wet over dry / low-carb over high-carb foods? Thanks!

 

[Julia & Bandit (GA)]

Here's a link to the AAHA guidelines: http://www.aahanet.org/PublicDocuments/AAHADiabetesGuidelines.pdf. See p. 217-218.

Referenced studies:

James G Morris (2002). Idiosyncratic nutrient requirements of cats appear to be dietinduced
evolutionary adaptations. Nutrition Research Reviews,15, pp 153168
doi:10.1079/NRR200238 (Full Text is freely available online but cannot be linked--google the article title).

http://www.catinfo.org/docs/zorans_article.pdf See p. 1563-1564 (full text)

Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy (CVT) XIV. 14th ed. Elsevier, St. Louis, MO--see chapter 45 (p. 207-209). Chapters can be previewed on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kirks-Current-Veterinary-Therapy-XIV/dp/0721694977/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20

 

[Carl & Polly & Bob (GA)]

I have a couple:
This is a great source of info, and a couple dozens references listed at the bottom of the page (unfortunately they aren't hyperlinks).
http://maxshouse.com/feline_nutrition.htm
Also, everything on Dr. Lisa's page:
http://www.catinfo.org/?link=felinediabetes
Her email address, and I think, her phone number are listed. Maybe he should give her a call and talk vet to vet?


Carl

 

[Vidya & Boo]

Thanks, folks!

 

[dian and wheezer]

to address the non eating issue. try the liver shake

THE '~LIVER SHAKE~' FOR SICK CATS

This liquid food is appropriate for cats suffering from conditions where they are eating very little or not at all such as anemias, leukemias, deficiency states with symptoms of lethargy, listlessness, and weakness.

1 cup RAW LIVER (BEEF, or CHICKEN)
1 cup FRESH CARROT JUICE or V-8, or Tomatoe Juice
1/4 cup *FRESH FILTERED WATER
1 RAW EGG YOLK
1 tsp.KELP POWDER OR SPIRULINA


COMBINE AND MIX IN A BLENDER UNTIL LIQUIFIED. (Note: it will be frothy)

Dosage:

Administer lOcc daily 3-6 times a day. (6Occ per day max)

Some cats will need to be force-fed with a syringe, while others will drink it out of a bowl.

This food has a sweet and salty taste, and the energetic properties of tonifying (energy boosting), warming and stimulating and supports the kidneys, spleen, liver and stomach.

This drink is a complete dinner for a sick cat until they feel good enough to eat by themselves again.

*Substitute rice water if the cat has diarrhea. Rice water
is made by boiling white rice (2 Tblsp) with water (1cup) for 30 minutes.
This liquid aids digestion and assimilation and inhibits the symptoms of diarrhea.

Deborah C. Mallu,DVM
Holistic Veterinary Care
215 Disney lane
Sedona, AZ 86336
Tel 520-282-5651
Fax 520-282-3586
Email canyonct@sedona.net