November 3, 201411 yr Why is she going through tests Ross? Recently, she has been drinking more water than I have! The vet thinks she has diabetes; waiting on test results :(
November 3, 201411 yr Recently, she has been drinking more water than I have! The vet thinks she has diabetes; waiting on test results :( Awww the poor baby... fingers crossed for you.
November 3, 201411 yr Awww the poor baby... fingers crossed for you. Yes, she has got it... Got to go back Wednesday to talk about what happens next :(
November 3, 201411 yr Yes, diabetes in cats is very common. But it can be well-controlled. If she needs insulin, be sure to ask about the insulin pen where you just dial in the correct dose. Much, much easier on the human and the cat. Good for you for noticing her change in behavior and getting it checked out. I'm sure that she will be just fine because of your quick action.
November 3, 201411 yr Yes, diabetes in cats is very common. But it can be well-controlled. If she needs insulin, be sure to ask about the insulin pen where you just dial in the correct dose. Much, much easier on the human and the cat. Good for you for noticing her change in behavior and getting it checked out. I'm sure that she will be just fine because of your quick action. Thanks Chrys... I'm sure I will find out about the insulin pen on Wednesday! I'm sure that she only just stared drinking a lot within the last 2 weeks - one of the benefits of having a cat that stays inside :) Hoping that we can control the insulin, and she will be able to continue to lead a happy life... Even though she has to go on a diet (she is very particular with her food!).
November 8, 201411 yr My poor old cat nugget didn't make it to see me. Died the day before :'( He was very old and had a great life though. Bye bye Nugget xxxx
November 8, 201411 yr are these known to y'all cat lovers already ? if so, pardon the redundancy. I thought first of beacon. :)
November 10, 201411 yr Aw Gem - so sorry to read about Nugget - take comfort knowing he had a great life !
November 10, 201411 yr action i think i have your cat lol this was our neibors cat but he showed up at our house when we moved in and has never left so hes ours now his name is tom tom
November 11, 201411 yr Hey Jimmy, that cat looks a lot like our Bobbie! Love black and white cats! Why did you call him Tom Tom?
November 11, 201411 yr action it was my wife that gave him that name hes a very friendly cat gemzee sorry about nugget
November 11, 201411 yr Hey Jimmy, that cat looks a lot like our Bobbie! Love black and white cats! Why did you call him Tom Tom? Ross, what did the vet say about Bobbie's diabetes? Can it be treated?
November 11, 201411 yr Ross, what did the vet say about Bobbie's diabetes? Can it be treated? Thanks for asking Chrys - we are trying to treat it, yes. She's been having 2 daily shots since Thursday, and she goes back in next Friday for blood work... We need to find the correct dosage, and apparently the only way to do that is start small, and work our way upwards. I'm still getting used to giving the shotsysrlf, and hopefully I will get a lot better, because I'm not great at the moment! She seems fairly happy though, and is still eating and drinking, so that's a positive!
November 11, 201411 yr Blood tests every week while you get the dosage titrated is not going to be fun for either you or Bobbie! :( But hopefully, things will stabilize soon and everybody will adjust easily. You're a good cat daddy!
November 12, 201411 yr Awww good for you action.....it will get easier sweet pea.... Bobbie....we need you to be a brave girly.....just till it gets sorted....one day at a time.... Hugs xxxxx
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