Vaseline as a treat?

[Avery]

A few years ago I discovered by accident that Turtle looooves Vaseine. I read that it was often used as an inexpensive alternative to PetroMalt, etc, for hairballs, so I sometimes let her lick a few smears off my fingers as a treat.

Is Vaseline OK with her diabetes? I think I read something about how it might slow food absorption. Could this skew her BG numbers? She loves it so much that I have been giving to her as her post-test treat the last few days. In fact she seems more cooperative about the testing when she sees the jar of vaseline sitting there! I let her lick a few smears off my finger. Although I just give her a little bit, it adds up when I'm testing several times a day and giving it to her after each test!

Thoughts?

-Avery

 

[Karen & Smokey(GA)]

It will not mess with the BG numbers.

However, petrolatum (Vaseline or any hairball remedies containing petrolatum), is not
the best for cats.

It interferes with the absorption of B-vitamins in the gut.

Better find something else. How about some freeze-dried chicken treats.
At the pet store, but buy them in the 'dog' section....better price, just break them
into smaller 'cat-sized' pieces.

 

[Avery]

Thanks!! Hopefully PetCo has those. I'll take a look. I'll keep the Vaseline for ear pricks...!