Calloway's eating!! update 12/2

[Catlady711]

Sorry to hear Calloway's glucose went up. Hopefully they'll get the dose of insulin he needs narrowed down quickly and he'll be feeling better soon.

It's not that hard to give insulin shots. We've had MANY a client come in terrified of needles or giving shots, and a week or two later and they're old pro's at it and say it's not as big of a deal as they thought. You'll get the hang of it quickly, and get over your nervousness after a few times. Usually the vet will have you come in and give the shot there a couple times to make sure you can do it correctly and help if you have any questions.

[Emeraldgreen]

Oh gosh Jenn, I'm sorry to hear about Calloway's glucose level still being so high. Barney got the same results with his blood test today and was started on insulin too. The vet gave him his first dose in front of me and I swear, he didn't even blink. The needle is so short and skinny. She showed me how to tent the skin between his shoulders and then gently slide the needle in. I'm not a needle person either but we can do this! LOL

I'm hoping that Calloway and maybe even Barney can be weaned off the insulin as Moesha's cat was. That gives me hope.

I hope he starts eating more soon. Maybe he will once his blood sugar evens out? Prayers and hugs for big beautiful Calloway.

[gini]

Jenn, all I can add is that I will say prayers for you and Calloway. I am just so sorry that you are going through this with all that you do for your fur family.

[Catty1]

Jenn - I may be incorrect with this, but I THINK Moesha's Morgan either had his insulin reduced or is off it due to diet.

Calloway may yet improve as he continues to slim down...and if he gets some more energy, he'll move around a bit more.

From what folks say here, the needles are tiny...and Calloway may not always need the insulin.

Prayers for that lovely boy! And for you!

[Moesha]

You are correct Catty1. Morgan's insulin went from 5 units twice a day and was gradually reduced over a period of time to where his diabetes is controlled by diet, Purina DM. The vet told me that some cats do get to come off of the insulin. It has been a couple years now so I don't remember the exact percentage that he told me, but I think it was around 30% give or take a little.

[jennielynn1970]

He's been at the vet all day getting the baseline established. He refused to eat for me this AM, but when I called and checked on him this afternoon, they said he's doing great, loving on the techs (not surprised, lol), and had eaten for them.

I get to pick him up and get training on administering the insulin at 7:30pm tonight.


Oh, I was picking up food for the rest of my cats today (Royal Canin Special 33), and the place had Fromm's canned food on sale 50% off. It was only .87 for a large cat food can! I almost fell over!! I bought a bunch of them, thinking they'll be nice as a treat for them (I bought all the cans of the "pate" that they had sitting out). I'm wondering if they are low on the glycemic index since they are mostly meat, high protein.

I know Lara said Merrick is low in the glycemic index, and I have to find a shop that carries that brand around here to try that for Calloway. He LOVES canned food, although they only ever get it about 2-3xs a week. Any more than that and I have kitties with runny poop. Not fun!