Most diabetic cats receive two daily insulin injections that are given 12 hours apart.
Diabetic cat eating less.
Hi there my cat was recently diagnosed as diabetic two weeks ago.
Left untreated it can lead to weight loss loss of appetite vomiting dehydration severe depression problems with motor function coma and even death to find out why so many cats are being diagnosed with diabetes and what owners can do.
High protein low carb food less.
When randy frostig took his cat bill to the veterinarian six years ago he was seriously worried he was lethargic and he wasn t eating and his urine was sticking to his paws frostig recalls.
Ideally food should be offered just before the next dose of insulin is due.
The cat is eating well but thinks the water bowl has turned into the best open bar in the world.
Life expectancy in cats with diabetes.
The diagnosis diabetes surprised frostig i didn t even know that a cat could have diabetes.
Diabetic cats shouldn t eat dry food.
Use only a small amount so that your cat does not choke on it less than 1 teaspoon.
Cats should eat the same amount of food at the same time each day.
Many diabetic cats come in to the vet and their human and the cat don t think they re that sick.
He might not like the food particularly if it is a new food to which he is not accustomed or if it is a canned diet when he is a kibble junkie.
Most vets recommend a high protein low carbohydrate diet for diabetic cats and no dry food is low in carbohydrates.
Your diabetic cat may live for many years with proper treatment.
The life expectancy of cats with diabetes varies depending on the specifics of their situation.
Use your finger to rub the syrup on their gums.
He was prescribed insulin 2x daily and we slowly changed his diet to the wet foods after researching online with binky s comparison chart.
Our vet was pushing the dry diabetic cat foods which i resisted after reading all the information online the first week he was doing very well and enjoying the wet cat food.
You should contact your veterinarian or take your cat to them immediately.
