Newbie, Hi!

Well, I'm Katt and I have a 6yr old little guy that was diagnosed with diabetes. He's about 10-12 lbs and since being back from a 7 day stay at the emergency vet... things have been interesting. I haven't been able to get him to eat wet cat food. (Purchased the glyco md in 2 different forms wet and the dry). He won't touch the wet stuff. He will however eat the dry glyco and Ive been giving him beechnut baby food (chicken or turkey or beef & broth) 1/2 cup dry and half a jar of the baby food in the morning and same amount at night. He gets 1 unit Lantus morning and night. He also is being given 2.5 potassium and 1.5 clavomox. His glucose level stays pretty high and he doesnt have a appt till the 12th for the internal medicine veterinarian.
I just thought I'd post and say hello and to also ask the knowledgeable on a few things if possible.
1. Is this enough food as he was always able to graze in the past? I pick the food up at a specific time morning and night to get him on a schedule. Then give him his insulin right after he eats.
2. He's been getting a little aggressive with me during the day when he's wanting food. Cuddling up rubbing his face on mine and then biting at my face. Attaching my arm when asking for attention. He wasn't like this before vet.
I know I will have. Bunch more questions but figured I'd start here.
Thank you guys for your time.

 

Just wanted to welcome you and your so cute little boy.

Does he have any other medical issues (7 days at ER)? Why is he taking potassium and Clavamox ?

As for the food, I guess your little guy is not happy with the new feeding schedule .... diabetes cats normally do better with small meals spread out during the day. Of course dry food is not recommended, they do better with wet pate (Fancy Feast is often used.

For sure you'll have more answers to your questions! Keep posting and welcome again!

 

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Glycobalance S/O Index Dry Cat Food, 4.4-lb bag
Welcome is this what you are feeding?

I found this on the Chewy.com site
It's very high in carbs

Too high in carbs for a diabetic kitty






What is the carbohydrate content in this food?
At this time, Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Glycobalance S/O Index Dry Cat Food has a carbohydrate content of approximately 23.54% on an as fed basis and 25.29% on a dry matter basis

320 calories per cup






We don't recommend dry food , most of us feed Fancy Feast Classic Pate , try to stay under 10% carbs
Most of these are 2 or 3 % carbs

 

If you must feed dry food Dr Elsey's Dry Clean protect Chicken Flavor is low in carbs

Found this on the Chewy.com site.
It's very high in calories though and very expensive
554 calories per cup


https://www.drelseys.com
They will send you free samples



What is the carbohydrate count of this food? Also what size are the pieces? I have a picky cat who does not like small kibble.
This formula has a carbohydrate content of 4.12% on an as fed basis (4.69% on a dry matter basis). The kibble measures approximately 1/4 inch in diameter.

By on Dec 1, 2020 Report

 

https://catinfo.org/#Transitioning_Dry_Food_Addicts_to_Canned_Food_

He is so adorable , what's his name

 

https://www.youngagainpetfood.com/zero-formula.htmlhtml

There is another dry cat food low in carbs
You would want the Zero Formula
Also high in calories.
650 kcals/cup
Also very expensive
They will send you free samples

 

As far as feeding goes we do not feed only twice a day as most vets recommend
We feed the larger meal first thing in the morning when you give insulin
and when you give insulin at night

We feed smaller meals during each 12 hour cycle
Are you home testing?
We have a spreadsheet that we use to enter our cats BG
In case you ever need advice about dosing we need to see this in order to give any advice.
Testing will show how the insulin is working for your cat and how low his BG is dropping and when.
If you are interested in setting one up just ask

 

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...-low-go-slow-slgs-tight-regulation-tr.210110/


https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/what-is-the-insulin-depot.150/

 

You couldn't have found a better forum
The members here are very knowledgeable , if it wasn't for the caring members here and their great advice my cat wouldn't be doing his amazing.
Good luck with your spot with the with the internal medicine vet

 

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https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dr-pierson-new-food-chart.174147/

Here is the food chart