Timed Feeder Recs and Trying to Get Insulin

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Cat Mom97

Member Since 2023
Hey everyone!

So Mus's BGs have not been so great lately. The vet I was going to refused to prescribe insulin for him as he's "functioning" just fine in the 300s and they don't prescribe insulin for cats unless they're upwards of 600. Their concern is that putting him on insulin would put him at risk of a hypoglycemic episode when he's "just fine" right now. Despite explaining my reason for not wanting to give Mus the prescription food, the vet wouldn't consider any treatment unless I put him on the prescription diet.
Tomorrow I'm taking him to a vet I used to visit to see if we can discuss putting him on a small dose of Lantus/Glargine.

We've also recently moved and now I'm really in need of a timed feeder. I've been eyeing the CatMate C300 because I worry he'd somehow get the C200 open. I also haven't found any metal inserts for the C300 like the C200 and C500 have. Any advice or reviews are appreciated!
 
Tim & Pookey said:
I think @Staci & Ivy and/or @squeem3 are more familiar with the CatMate. We have the Petlibro but it is a little more expensive.

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...libro-polar-wet-food-feeder-read-this.302714/
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I use the Cat Mate 500 and I like it a lot. I have 2 of them. One for am one for pm. That way I don’t have to constantly change the timers (I know I’d forget and mess up the opening of the feeder).
I use the metal bowls which are easy to keep clean.

I use it every day even when I’m home. That way my girl is used to using it all the time.
Hope this helps! 🥰
 
Sorry, I don't use the Catmate feeder. I use the Petsafe 5 compartment one.

I've heard of people buying a small stainless steel or glass bowl and fitting that into the compartment. Try looking for something in the kitchen section of a store / web site.

Definitely get a new vet. Remember you speak for your cat and make the decisions not the vet. The vet can push prescription food, no insulin etc but you can push back and say NO. Take your money and spend it on a better vet who is more open to listening to clients and working with them. There are FDMB members all over the world. You can start a new post asking for a vet recommendation in your area.
 
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