thatgirlblu
Member Since 2013
Good news.
#1. I talked to my vet this morning, he says he is open to using a different insulin if that's what I want. YAY! (currently we are using Vetsulin which I've read and hear is not always the best choice for cats) I specifically asked about Lantus/Insulin Glargine as another member, actually a few, recommended that to me, as well as many other sources, and I hear it has an extremely high remission rate and has done very well in clinical trials, etc. But then I came across this: http://www.bcpvetpharm.com/products_bovine.htm and then I did some looking into that today, and some people think PZI is better. Of course every cat is different but I'm still wondering what to try next...I don't want to go through a hundred different types of insulin so I'm hoping the next one is the right choice *fingers crossed*
Also, price? Any one know how much either of those cost? If location matters, we live in New Hampshire. My Vet says Lantus can cost $90 or so, but then I also hear there are tons of coupons (and I have this RX savings card that supposedly works for Lantus and covers my whole family) but I've been reading different things about PZI cost (anywhere from $40-$100) so I'd like some clarity on this. The BCP PZI web site states "Most cats can be regulated with only one dose per day, as opposed to the twice-a-day routine many cats require when using synthetic human insulin. Once-a-day insulin injections obviously offer a considerable compliance benefit for pet owners. Veterinarians have reported that there seems to be a smoother regulation of blood glucose curve when using BCP PZI®. " BUT other members have told me once daily insulin is not good for cats, that they almost always need it twice daily. Is this still always true with PZI?
#2. I am interested in getting vitamin supplements for my cat. I was thinking about it just before he was diagnosed. He is 11. The other cat is 8 (non diabetic) and now that they're getting older, I figure a good vitamin supplement might be beneficial. Does any one know any good ones, for general health of senior cats? One that is OK to give to a diabetic cat? I was reading that this one was good, but I don't know if it's OK for a diabetic: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F4W02M/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20 (my cats don't have joint problems but I read it helps with a host of other things too and is good for older cats in general) or does any one have any other recommendations?
#3. I am interested in oral/dental health things for the kitties. I have been using tooth paste and brush (chicken flavor) bi weekly, for the last month/month and a half, but my vet says he could use a little more teeth help than that, if possible. Before I shell out even more money for dental work, he said I could try things at home first. I was looking at this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009T6KT3Y/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20 the manufactururers claim it's safe for diabetic cats but I was wondering if that was definitely true. They say so, here, when another person asked...just wanna make sure I can trust that answer, heh. :http://www.petzlife.com/resources/diabetes.php
K, that's it so far.
And also, sorry for posting so much...I am learning more and more and hopefully getting the hang of this quickly (I learned how to do the BG spread sheet today, and I've never used excell and new computer things scare me LOL so that was a step!!!) so I'm hoping to absorb as much good info as possible and have my stuff in order by next week and not need to keep asking questions any more lol
thanks!
-Blu
#1. I talked to my vet this morning, he says he is open to using a different insulin if that's what I want. YAY! (currently we are using Vetsulin which I've read and hear is not always the best choice for cats) I specifically asked about Lantus/Insulin Glargine as another member, actually a few, recommended that to me, as well as many other sources, and I hear it has an extremely high remission rate and has done very well in clinical trials, etc. But then I came across this: http://www.bcpvetpharm.com/products_bovine.htm and then I did some looking into that today, and some people think PZI is better. Of course every cat is different but I'm still wondering what to try next...I don't want to go through a hundred different types of insulin so I'm hoping the next one is the right choice *fingers crossed*
Also, price? Any one know how much either of those cost? If location matters, we live in New Hampshire. My Vet says Lantus can cost $90 or so, but then I also hear there are tons of coupons (and I have this RX savings card that supposedly works for Lantus and covers my whole family) but I've been reading different things about PZI cost (anywhere from $40-$100) so I'd like some clarity on this. The BCP PZI web site states "Most cats can be regulated with only one dose per day, as opposed to the twice-a-day routine many cats require when using synthetic human insulin. Once-a-day insulin injections obviously offer a considerable compliance benefit for pet owners. Veterinarians have reported that there seems to be a smoother regulation of blood glucose curve when using BCP PZI®. " BUT other members have told me once daily insulin is not good for cats, that they almost always need it twice daily. Is this still always true with PZI?
#2. I am interested in getting vitamin supplements for my cat. I was thinking about it just before he was diagnosed. He is 11. The other cat is 8 (non diabetic) and now that they're getting older, I figure a good vitamin supplement might be beneficial. Does any one know any good ones, for general health of senior cats? One that is OK to give to a diabetic cat? I was reading that this one was good, but I don't know if it's OK for a diabetic: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F4W02M/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20 (my cats don't have joint problems but I read it helps with a host of other things too and is good for older cats in general) or does any one have any other recommendations?
#3. I am interested in oral/dental health things for the kitties. I have been using tooth paste and brush (chicken flavor) bi weekly, for the last month/month and a half, but my vet says he could use a little more teeth help than that, if possible. Before I shell out even more money for dental work, he said I could try things at home first. I was looking at this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009T6KT3Y/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20 the manufactururers claim it's safe for diabetic cats but I was wondering if that was definitely true. They say so, here, when another person asked...just wanna make sure I can trust that answer, heh. :http://www.petzlife.com/resources/diabetes.php
K, that's it so far.
And also, sorry for posting so much...I am learning more and more and hopefully getting the hang of this quickly (I learned how to do the BG spread sheet today, and I've never used excell and new computer things scare me LOL so that was a step!!!) so I'm hoping to absorb as much good info as possible and have my stuff in order by next week and not need to keep asking questions any more lol
thanks!
-Blu
