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Hi, I am so sorry to hear about Fluffy. That prognosis must be so worrying for you. And trying to get food into a cat that doesn't want to eat is extremely frustrating and upsetting. I am quite new to dealing with CRF (am in process of adopting a foster kitty who can't be rehomed because he's been f...

Hi MK,

Sofi is just beautiful; and she looks SO at home on that chair...

Eliz

...The main mystery is why he has such poor curves at our vet. ( Perhaps he finds your vet's clinic to be a particularly stressful environment. Could that be possible? Some cats have really high blood glucose at the vet but much lower levels at home. (Might there be dogs housed close by at the same...

Hi Sarah, I'm sorry to hear that Edgar may have Acromegaly. Did the vets say why they suspect this? (The insulin dose is usually much higher than this before Acro is suspected). Have they suggested that Edgar has an IGF-1 test to confirm? Have you noticed any physical changes in him? There's a list ...

Oh, gosh, Sarah - sorry, I forgot to ask how Edgar is doing?

And what insulin is he on?

Eliz

Hi Sarah, I may be able to help you. There have been several folks on the Feline Diabetes Message Board who've been on the RVC's Trial. A couple of those cats went into remission and their caregivers aren't posting on FDMB at the moment. (One of those is a lady called Cassandra Croft (cat's name, An...

My understanding is that the hyper T test isn't included in the 'routine' pre-op tests. It's something that needs to be done separately.

Just want to say, I know your shed may be in tatters but your heart is sound....
Bless you for caring...

Eliz x

I fed my lot Science Diet dry food (on the advice of my vet) until one of them became diabetic at the age of 8.... I then learned that the Science Diet was no good for my diabetic for two reasons; firstly, it was choc full of carbohydrates (which sends blood glucose sky high) and secondly it is...we...

I'd catch her and bring her back in for at least three weeks, if not four. One or two weeks really isn't long enough for a cat to 'put down roots'. I know it will be painful, for you both, but it's the only way to make them feel 'at home' and it will pass and be worth it. I absolutely agree with 'C...

Hi,

Well done for rehoming an adult cat.

A few questions:
How long did you keep her indoors before letting her out for the first time?
Has anything happened in the house that might have frightened her?
Do you have a catflap, or are you letting her in/out by opening a door as needed?

Eliz

I'm new to fostering. This is just the second time I've fostered a cat. (My first fosters were 2 feral kittens.) Am very concerned about the stray that I've just fostered. When I was asked if I could foster her she was described as "very friendly". But, 2 days in, it seems she has somethin...

Hi, I don't know if these kittens are still available but it may be worth a look....
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Eliz

Excellent, thank you.

Hi Sarah, Here's the link to the FDMB list of diabetic-friendly foods in the UK (the list also shows where the food can be bought, and the percentage of calories from carbs). There is a lot of choice here, but there may well be some low carb foods out there that aren't on the list yet. https://docs....

We're trying to get our boy into the Royal Veterinary College Feline Diabetic Remission Clinic study which runs at Potter's Bar. I am awaiting a call from the lady who runs it. She has sent me a lovely positive email and Edgar sounds as if he is the right profile to be part of the study. That's fan...

Maybe I should give it another go. I remember the last time, neither of them even gave it a try. It was sniffed and dismissed straight away :) Hey, Mark, did you buy that food in bulk by any chance? That's a sure way to ensure those ickle picky cats won't even touch the food! :roll: :lol: (I've got...

I don't have the experience with daily injections, but I have to give one of mine drops up his nose twice a day (DDAVP) and the other has eye ointment once a day. And you previously gave a cat subQ fluids too...? Mark - kudos to you - I'm completely in awe! :shock: I regularly do insulin shots and ...

I realise I have dispensed the insulin into the syringe cap in any event so I will be starting again!! It is now 2 hours since she ate her breakfast - shall I continue to try? My new plan is to wait til she is fast asleep! Or should I wait till she eats her evening meal and try that dose? You could...

..The vet said I am to check there is no blood in the syringe before administering it and so I am worried to just "go for it" when I manage to grab the scruff. Hmmm....Why should there be blood in the syringe? Does the vet mean that you may have accidentally drawn blood into the syringe d...

I just came across this article by Lisa Pierson (highly respected) and she says to be careful switching to a diabetic diet without reducing the insulin dose. I will have a look later, but might be worth a read. I know there is a lot of info online, but I know this vet is highly regarded :) http://w...

I have just tried my first solo injection but no joy yet as I can't get hold of her scruff! She doesn't have much loose skin around her neck or beneath that so it requires a good pull to lift it up which is making her angry and she wriggles away. ....perhaps when she is lying down the scruff will b...

What else could her be wrong with the stomach if it's not a bacteria/parasite thing, I'd imagine it's not food intolerance as she's just been on the chicken and rice for nearly 2 weeks with no improvement. Hi, If it were my cat - and bacteria and parasites had been ruled out - I would be wondering ...

bobbys girl wrote:I read an article yesterday that made me laugh. Someone was saying that it won't matter if our vaccums are less effective as with the new, dim light bulbs, we won't see the dirt anyway!

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Hello, That lump might well be an abcess if Ferryn has been fighting, but I would definitely recommend a vet visit ASAP to be sure. (Is the lump anywhere near a nipple?) I've had several cats that had tumours and early treatment definitely gives the best chance of survival. And if it is an abcess th...

... He says he is 90% sure it is diabetes before he receives the urine sample as her bloods are fine for everything else. I am struggling to get my head around having to inject her but at least I won't be searching for veins as I will be injecting into the scruff of her neck. I guess it will just b...

Sending purrs and prayers for your kitty's return to good health.

(((Hugs))),

Eliz x

How very interesting! And I'm so glad your cats are now doing well (whatever the reason!). I switched all five of my cats to grain-free food (low carb wet) seven and a half years ago when my youngest cat was diagnosed with diabetes. (Previously they'd been on a mix of Science Diet dry food and canne...

Hi, Just a few thoughts... Has your cat had any constipation or other poo problems? Sometimes if a cat has had pain/discomfort while pooping in the litter box it can associate the litter box with a painful experience and be reluctant to return to it for a while. (Ditto for any other negative experie...

Does the vet think that Harry may be borderline EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency)? EPI could account for some weight loss because the lack of pancreatic enzymes will mean that he can't get all the nutrients from the food he's eating. Is his poo large/fluffy/pale/smelly...? (That can be another...

Hi, As others have said, there are a number of conditions that can cause increased drinking. Given that your kitty seems to have a good appetite, and is overweight, it seems to me that diabetes could well be a possibility. I just want to reassure you that if it is diabetes then that is certainly tre...