a message for new members

Discussion in 'Feline Health - (Welcome & Main Forum)' started by Noah & me (GA), Mar 18, 2020.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Noah & me (GA)

    Noah & me (GA) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2016
    Whatever is going on outside your door, wherever you are, we are not going to close.
    This is a place of reason, empathy and support. You will not be abandoned, shamed or ignored.
    We are all volunteers, many of us have had multiple diabetic cats and still more have been here for many years. We all started somewhere, me with my mouth hanging open in my vet's office, "You want me to do what? Poke holes in my cat and buy a magic meter while my cat just sits there?" "Why is this happening to me?"
    We get new members every day and your questions won't always be answered right away. You can look for your post five minutes after asking a question and it has sunk off the bottom of the screen, under the table and down the air vent. Do NOT lose faith in us. I for example cannot give you medical advice but I patrol the New Posts sector looking for members who have received zero replies. If you see the word "bump" under your question don't worry about what that means, just know someone has cared enough to push you back above water.
    In the short term don't worry about a shortage of magic beans diabetic food, it doesn't exist. Many of us feed our diabetic cats Fancy Feast cat food, something that looked like pig slop to me until I understood what my cat really needed. Available at finer stores everywhere, and Walmart too!
    Diabetes can be complicated but it's not a death sentence.
    And lastly you'll have to get over the "don't listen to the internet weirdos" thing you've heard about your entire life. You are home now.
     
    Last edited: Mar 18, 2020
    Reason for edit: forgot
  2. Lisa and Witn (GA)

    Lisa and Witn (GA) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2009
    Also, please feel comfortable asking any questions you may have. Most likely there is someone on this site who has already had the same questions and can help you. Our purpose to help you learn how to give the best care to your cats and manage their diabetes so you may have many more years together.
     
  3. Noah & me (GA)

    Noah & me (GA) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2016
    Yes, there is no such thing a stupid question here. And we also accept words like poo, poop and whiz but not American Express.
    Cry if you want to, we all have. Just don't tear out your hair.
     
  4. Veronica & Babu-chiri

    Veronica & Babu-chiri Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2016
    Yes please take a big breath and know you are not alone there a lots of very good nice people in here that can help you, maybe give a little time but they will help
     
  5. JDC123

    JDC123 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2020
    Thanks so much I am new today and really feel like people here care about each other. I have already gotten a response to my question and I am grateful, This place is really like home!
     
  6. Noah & me (GA)

    Noah & me (GA) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2016
    Some of you may feel resistance between what you hear here and what your vet thinks is appropriate. Sadly feline diabetes is technically rare so it's not taught well in veterinarian colleges. There is no standard dose of insulin although it's okay for you vet to suggest a starting dose but this must be done using a blood glucose meter.
    Okay, the point of this is to make you feel safe here so bombarding you with details on caring for your cat will come later.
    There is a well worn cliché here, no two cats are the same. That is an absolute truth. N2C
    Finally, years ago my wife and I hovered over our first of two diabetic cats. "Oh my God, he's dead!" "No, I saw him move". We were frantic until my wife came across this.
    We call it the Dear Mom letter and it should be required reading.
    http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/letter-from-your-kitty-to-you-during-this-time.131186/
    All of you get some sleep tonight, best wishes from Cynthia, Dickson and everyone here. (I'm Dickson, Noah was my last sugar cat) :bighug:
     
  7. Veronica & Babu-chiri

    Veronica & Babu-chiri Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2016
  8. Judy and Freckles

    Judy and Freckles Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2019
  9. Noah & me (GA)

    Noah & me (GA) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2016
    and another bump.
     
    Deb & Wink likes this.
  10. Callie & Patches

    Callie & Patches Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2016
  11. Becky & Baby Girl GA

    Becky & Baby Girl GA Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2017
    Bumpity up
     
    Deb & Wink likes this.
  12. Noah & me (GA)

    Noah & me (GA) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2016
    boink
     
    Deb & Wink likes this.
  13. Sharon14

    Sharon14 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2015
    Bump
     
    Deb & Wink likes this.
  14. Sharon14

    Sharon14 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2015
  15. DD & Smokey & Sissy

    DD & Smokey & Sissy Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2020
    Thank you for saying it's ok to cry, but that's exactly what I've been doing...and I am NOT crier. I just found out today my companion, my baby, my boy has diabetes. I am overwhelmed and scared, but my adopted mother-in-law (my sister in law's mother) directed me to this site and it has been a great help. I look forward to asking questions and learning from the group.
     
  16. Noah & me (GA)

    Noah & me (GA) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2016
    We all cried. I've done this twice and after a bit it was no more than an interruption in my daily life which consisted of doing nothing anyways. I got lucky with two low maintenance boys, I wish you that same luck. :bighug: :coffee:
     
  17. Deb & Wink

    Deb & Wink Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2013
    @D. D. Ball
    If you start your own new thread, we'll give you individualized suggestions.

    Hang in there. It's tough but we'll help you all we can.
     
  18. met-rob

    met-rob New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2020
    Hey everyone, I am brand new here. My 14-year old girl just got diagnosed with diabetes two days ago, and I started giving insulin injections yesterday. Thankfully my roommate is a nurse and has helped me through my first couple of injections. Her dose is fairly small, I think - 1 unit twice per day. So far, so good. She's pretty low maintenance and very chill.

    Thanks to everyone in this thread for their kind and welcoming words.
     
    Deb & Wink and JoyBee&Ravan like this.
  19. Deb & Wink

    Deb & Wink Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2013
    Hi @met-rob Please start you own new thread, so we can give you individualized help.
     
    Noah & me (GA) likes this.
  20. Sharon14

    Sharon14 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2015
    Bump
     
    Deb & Wink likes this.
  21. Sharon14

    Sharon14 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2015
  22. Sharon14

    Sharon14 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2015
    Bump
     
    Deb & Wink likes this.
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page