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Diabetic cat (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Jaeger86@lemmy.world to c/cat@lemmy.world

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Advice is needed. My 14y/o cat was just diagnosed with diabetes. We"re still aquiring information to make the best decision for our cat. Does anybody here have any experience? Or tips? I am able to afford the insulin, I just want to know what's best for him. I don't want to elongate his suffering but it feels devastating either way.

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[–] Pat@kbin.run 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I had a diabetic cat. Diagnosed around 12 years old and passed away at 18. He didn't even care about his insulin shots. He would be just happily munching away his breakfast or supper and not even notice he got jabbed. He was always his super friendly and cheerful self until his time came. As long as you can maintain their medication they will be just fine.

EDIT: There are also specialized foods for diabetic cats, some available directly from the vet. If they recommend feeding your fuzzy one that, it's worth it. Way better for them than the stuff you'll find in most pet stores. At least that's the situation in Canada.

[–] Jaeger86@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I feed them hills science diet for sensitive stomach and I know they have a prescription one for diabetic cats, but I'm also debating switching to wet food

[–] stewart@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago

My 8 year old is like this, he gets his shot with his food and doesn't even pause his eating. He's just had his latest fructosamine check and they've confirmed his diabetes is controlled and he's living his normal life