I first joined this board in February 2014 when our Eve was diagnosed. She was DKA, but survived and actually went into remission in 1 week....
Thanks Julie. I like your unverified theory. We actually do the same thing, we give her fluids at +3 while she eats her second meal. I am...
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Her internist did a spec fPL when we adopted her in June and she also had an ultrasound at that time. She was diagnosed with the pancreatitis, but...
Hi Wendy - OK I had it backwards. That's a relief - I was worried that something was wrong with one of my meters. Keno is doing OK. Her diabetes is...
Previous Condo So, I got a 55 at +6, retested and got 56. Decided to compare to Alpha Trak - the Alpha Trak gave 106 and 104. Really confused. I...
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Thank you for updating your chart Dr. Lisa. Your chart is my bible when it comes to food for my diabetic kitties and I have shared it with so many...
Walgreen's, where I buy the insulin, provides Sharps containers. When it's full I take it in and they give me an empty one.
Hi Tim, I also have a diabetic cat with kidney disease. I feed her a combination of Fancy Feast pates and Wellness Core Lamb, Beef & Venison. The...
Welcome! You are in the very best place to get help and support Carly. When my Eve was diagnosed I cried like a baby every day for a week. I was so...
THANK YOU for adopting a 16 year-old diabetic kitty. We did the same thing last June and have never regretted it!
If your cat is losing weight and having a loss of appetite you need to take him to the vet. There can be many reasons and some are more serious than...
I also thought it was a hairball with Eve, and after a week I took her to her internist. He said right away, "I think it's asthma" and the x-ray...
Yes, you're right - no pet insurance company covers pre-existing conditions. As you said, Flovent (inhaled steroid) is very expensive. But many...
I kept doing fur shots so I had the vet shave the area where I shoot and now I keep it trimmed with a home shaver. Works well if you have to give...
Heather have you considered inhaled steroids for the asthma? Oral steroids can raise BG and make it more difficult to get the diabetes regulated. For...
Thank you Tricia. I am doing my best. I have a lot on my plate working full time and having 3 sick kitties - Keno, Eve who is diabetic, and has...
I'm so sorry that your sweet boy has journeyed to his tenth forever life. Gentle journey to the Rainbow Bridge beloved Mr. B. The love you knew on...
If it's Monday - Friday I can't rely on being home to monitor. There are some days like today when I'm working at home, but that is not the norm.