I always used a back foot. Never had an issue with infection as the paw pads are designed by nature to seal quickly. A little pure pumpkin, plain...
If steroids are being used to treat the IBD, that is most likely the cause of the diabetes and will keep the glucose higher. Just something to keep...
One big thing chicken is missing is Taurine. Cats need taurine for the heart health. Taurine deficiency can damage the heart. One of the better...
Is any mucus present in the stool? Sometimes cats develop idiopathic colitis when under stress. It can help to mix unflavored psyllium husk or a...
You can also test from the large pawpad in the center of a foot. With this method you wrap them up in a towel leaving one back foot accessible. The...
Not sure I would do sub-q without a very good reason (dehydration, failing kidneys) excessive urination can deplete electrolyte levels which can lead...
Squeaker had Restrictive Cardiomyopathy and was on VetMedin. It extended his life by 28 months. Is there some reason that Noah isn't on heart meds? I...
Squeaker had chronic renal failure. There are so many things you can do to extend your cat's life comfortably. Big things to watch for with kidney...
Has Kevin had a cardiac evaluation and/or any form of steroids recently. Generally, cats with undiagnosed cardiac disease can develop pleural...
This site is an invaluable resource for kidney cats: http://felinecrf.org/ There is a yahoo support group for cats with renal failure, I think it is...
Cats with CRF often develop non-regenerative anemia. You vet can determine if the anemia is regenerative or non-regenerative. I gave Squeak daily...
I gave Kefir to Squeaker for awhile. While it didn't "hurt" there was no noticeable benefit.
I would take it back again. I would also notify the FDA and the makers of Lantus as it could be a batch issue or an overall QC problem that they are...
First, are you home testing? It is a very good idea to begin home testing. You can do this with an inexpensive human meter. Second, it is best if...
The method I used for Squeaker was: when I had him in the area where I had the fluids set up I would pull a towel around his chest, pull it up over...
It is best to give probiotics while on the antibiotics and maybe for a couple weeks after stopping the meds. Give the recommended dose, any probiotic...
Squeaker had HyperT. It took me 3 months to convince the vet something was wrong. His symptoms were: insatiable appetite, he would eat until he...
Yes, the capsules. Dosage is 1/10th of a capsule. You have to open the capsule and do as well as you can to break it into 10 doses. A real pain, but...
Low protein is not even ideal for a kidney cat. One of the best ways to increase protein without increasing phosphorus is to try mixing cooked egg...
Can you give any more information. Is anything at all being done in terms of treatment? A low carb wet food is what most of us feed. When feeding...