Hi Guys, new here would appreciate advice!

Discussion in 'Feline Health - (Welcome & Main Forum)' started by ElaineR, Sep 30, 2016.

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  1. ElaineR

    ElaineR New Member

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    Hi Guys

    I have adopted a diabetic cat from a friend who on diagnosis couldn't look after Wilson. He is 8yrs old, I am concerned at what the vet said and asked for clarification but still don't feel I got an answer. Anyways, I feed Wilson and then give him his insulin, is it ok for him to eat in between? Leave food out after dosing or take up all until next dose 12 hours later?

    Thank you, appreciate any assistance..:)

    Elaine
     
  2. Larry and Kitties

    Larry and Kitties Well-Known Member

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    Welcome.
    It OK and some say better for a diabetic cat to have several small meals a day in steady of only two meals. The key is that eat consistently every day.

    What insulin are you using? Good insulins are the human Lantus and Levemir and the pet insulins ProZinc and BCP PZI. For those two human insulin it is best to get the 5 pack of 3 ml disposable pens via a 10 ml vial. Although per ml the vial is less expensive most cats will not use up a 10 ml vial before the insulin goes bad/becomes ineffective. The human insulin N/NPH is sometimes prescribed but only lasts 8-10 hours. Same for the pet insulin Vetsulin/Caninisulin.

    Most of us here test our cat's blood glucose at home using a human meter. We test before each shot and periodically between shots. We record our reading and other info in a spreadsheet. See:
    http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/fdmb-spreadsheet-instructions.130337/What are you feeding? A low-carb canned is best. No reason for a prescription food. Here is a list of commercial low-carb canned


    http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shortcut-shopping-list-all-8-or-less-updated.117688/


    Here is a link to home testing blood sugar http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hometesting-links-and-tips.287/
     
  3. Olive & Paula

    Olive & Paula Well-Known Member

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    Yes it's okay to feed throughout the day. Just no food 2 hours prior to testing before insulin.
     
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