LittleRoo
Member Since 2017
Hi to all the pet moms and dads here!
Blood tests are back and my 9 year old cat, Little Roo, was diagnosed with diabetes today. The vet also ran a fructosamine test and I will find out those results on Wednesday. Her levels are pretty high: 384! I've taken up the dry food and will have her (and my two other kitties) on Fancy Feast Classic wet canned food from now on. Little Roo isn't on the insulin yet but will most likely start on Wednesday. Besides learning that dry cat food is so bad (who knew??) I also wonder if Lactulose (maybe even Miralax, although prob not,) has also contributed to raise her levels so high? Anyone have trouble with Lactulose and diabetes here?
As for the Lactulose: On April 10th 2017, Roo got all backed up and had to be sedated for an enema. After that, I got her on Lactulose and Miralax - which I put in her food. She's been on it ever since. But a few weeks ago, I noticed Roo feeling really bony! I could feel her spine down her back which I had never before. I also can feel it in her face. She even felt lighter to me. I know my cat very well! But when we weighed her at he vet just the other day - it showed she actually gained a little weight!! But even the vet said she felt more bony than usual. That's when we began the blood work.
I'm pretty worried with all this now. Costs - because I'm struggling financially due to suddenly and unexpectedly being a single woman. Long story there....
I'm also worrying terribly about Roo's life of course! I'd like to learn how to test her myself. Maybe I can save some there? And the insulin is quite expensive from what I hear. $115.00 bucks a bottle! And that lasts only a month? Are there cheaper insulin's available? Ones that last longer? What about 1800PetMeds? And do most vets agree to let you do that being it will have to be prescription? I'm sure most vets would rather you buy from them!
I'd love to be able to change her diet and see healthier results and change if possible. Does it take very long to see those results once giving up the dry foods?
And lastly, I am already worrying about the insulin: too much= bad! Too little= bad! It sure is a stressful and worrisome disease! I work Monday thru Friday F/T but how will I know how she is doing when I give Roo her shot in the morning and won't be home till early evening? Should I hold off on starting the insulin until the weekend so I am around? Am I crazy for thinking like this? (lol, not).
So, looks like I have my work and research cut out for me. Any guidance and direction here is much appreciated. I am thankful to find this group and forum. Looks to be a long tough road ahead and I know I will need all the help and advice I can get.
Thanks from suzanne and Little Roo.
P.S. Roo was a foster baby I bottle fed when she was only days old as her mom was killed
She's my little angel girl, that's for sure. Follows me everywhere and sleeps with me every night <3 baby picture below:
Blood tests are back and my 9 year old cat, Little Roo, was diagnosed with diabetes today. The vet also ran a fructosamine test and I will find out those results on Wednesday. Her levels are pretty high: 384! I've taken up the dry food and will have her (and my two other kitties) on Fancy Feast Classic wet canned food from now on. Little Roo isn't on the insulin yet but will most likely start on Wednesday. Besides learning that dry cat food is so bad (who knew??) I also wonder if Lactulose (maybe even Miralax, although prob not,) has also contributed to raise her levels so high? Anyone have trouble with Lactulose and diabetes here?
As for the Lactulose: On April 10th 2017, Roo got all backed up and had to be sedated for an enema. After that, I got her on Lactulose and Miralax - which I put in her food. She's been on it ever since. But a few weeks ago, I noticed Roo feeling really bony! I could feel her spine down her back which I had never before. I also can feel it in her face. She even felt lighter to me. I know my cat very well! But when we weighed her at he vet just the other day - it showed she actually gained a little weight!! But even the vet said she felt more bony than usual. That's when we began the blood work.
I'm pretty worried with all this now. Costs - because I'm struggling financially due to suddenly and unexpectedly being a single woman. Long story there....
I'm also worrying terribly about Roo's life of course! I'd like to learn how to test her myself. Maybe I can save some there? And the insulin is quite expensive from what I hear. $115.00 bucks a bottle! And that lasts only a month? Are there cheaper insulin's available? Ones that last longer? What about 1800PetMeds? And do most vets agree to let you do that being it will have to be prescription? I'm sure most vets would rather you buy from them!
I'd love to be able to change her diet and see healthier results and change if possible. Does it take very long to see those results once giving up the dry foods?
And lastly, I am already worrying about the insulin: too much= bad! Too little= bad! It sure is a stressful and worrisome disease! I work Monday thru Friday F/T but how will I know how she is doing when I give Roo her shot in the morning and won't be home till early evening? Should I hold off on starting the insulin until the weekend so I am around? Am I crazy for thinking like this? (lol, not).
So, looks like I have my work and research cut out for me. Any guidance and direction here is much appreciated. I am thankful to find this group and forum. Looks to be a long tough road ahead and I know I will need all the help and advice I can get.
Thanks from suzanne and Little Roo.
P.S. Roo was a foster baby I bottle fed when she was only days old as her mom was killed
She's my little angel girl, that's for sure. Follows me everywhere and sleeps with me every night <3 baby picture below:
Guessing Vet is suggesting Prozinc, based on the price you listed. Come repost your question sections on 
and more eyes will see it there to chime in too!
