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Diabetic shots for an old cat w/ kidney trouble
In this last year, our cat Waldo has fallen apart. We are treating him for hyperthyroidism for about a year now. Recently his kidneys have started to give way. I switched his diet to something for kidney health. He was still not improving, so we scheduled another appointment earlier than the three months they advised to check his levels.
Now he's developed diabetes. His other levels seem to be stable. We're given two options on what type of shots we want to give him. One is designed for cats, but costs a lot more. The other is designed for human but can be used on cats. I'm not sure what option would be better. I'm also left with a decision, if this doesn't work how long I should give it before deciding to let him go.
Now he's developed diabetes. His other levels seem to be stable. We're given two options on what type of shots we want to give him. One is designed for cats, but costs a lot more. The other is designed for human but can be used on cats. I'm not sure what option would be better. I'm also left with a decision, if this doesn't work how long I should give it before deciding to let him go.
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Opus...oh no no no...I was just teasing...and now it's gonna bug me, trying to imagine what word you used. I can't come up with anything that would be considered a cuss word to fit that sentence.
Hi Opus,
Ha, ha, yes, Maggie allowed me to *****her ear vein to get a drop of blood. You are so funny! You're right as it was a lot of time and dedication, but I loved her so much I wanted to do everything I could to help her. It's amazing how they kitties will let you ***** the tip of the ear to get a blood sample. I would reward her with 1/2 teaspoon of stage 2 Gerber chicken baby food. She would even jump up onto the sofa where I tested her when I called her. Yes, it is possible for them to go into remission. The Vet said sometimes it doesn't last and to watch for symptoms like drinking excessive water, urinating a lot, etc. A good website is www.felinediabetes.com where other owners of pets with diabetes can offer help. I really learned alot from this message forum on home testing and how the Lantus works, also other insulins.
MJIthewriter, how is your kitty doing today?
Ha, ha, yes, Maggie allowed me to *****her ear vein to get a drop of blood. You are so funny! You're right as it was a lot of time and dedication, but I loved her so much I wanted to do everything I could to help her. It's amazing how they kitties will let you ***** the tip of the ear to get a blood sample. I would reward her with 1/2 teaspoon of stage 2 Gerber chicken baby food. She would even jump up onto the sofa where I tested her when I called her. Yes, it is possible for them to go into remission. The Vet said sometimes it doesn't last and to watch for symptoms like drinking excessive water, urinating a lot, etc. A good website is www.felinediabetes.com where other owners of pets with diabetes can offer help. I really learned alot from this message forum on home testing and how the Lantus works, also other insulins.
MJIthewriter, how is your kitty doing today?
well now that we got all that *** business figured out..ha ha.
I understand how much we can love an animal Maddie, I too had my Opus, he fought so hard for 3 long years with CRF and high BP, medicated him 2x a day....so for 3 yrs I went NO where. One time he got into problems with dehydration and I worked night shifts coming home every 3 hrs (quickly) to give him more fluids............ah those were tough times. But I'd do it all over again.
We learn and they adapt, I think they instinctively know we are doing this to save them....than therefore they abide, sometimes reluctantly!!...My Opus was such a grump, a darling grump....I still miss him after 5 yrs.
So I do understand your commitment Maddie, and I hope your dear sweet Maggie stays healthy for a long long time.
Yes please let us know how Waldo is doing MJ, I hope you are managing alright, don't get stressed out..it will get easier...
♥Opus
I understand how much we can love an animal Maddie, I too had my Opus, he fought so hard for 3 long years with CRF and high BP, medicated him 2x a day....so for 3 yrs I went NO where. One time he got into problems with dehydration and I worked night shifts coming home every 3 hrs (quickly) to give him more fluids............ah those were tough times. But I'd do it all over again.
We learn and they adapt, I think they instinctively know we are doing this to save them....than therefore they abide, sometimes reluctantly!!...My Opus was such a grump, a darling grump....I still miss him after 5 yrs.
So I do understand your commitment Maddie, and I hope your dear sweet Maggie stays healthy for a long long time.
Yes please let us know how Waldo is doing MJ, I hope you are managing alright, don't get stressed out..it will get easier...
♥Opus
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