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Your veterinarian will help you with a game plan for regulating her diabetes. Some cats need insulin, others can do just as well on special diets. Many veterinarians are now recommending trying to keep the cat on a grain free canned diet, but not all cats are accepting of that type of food. Beyond the information you might get here, I would recommend asking questions in our Ask the Vet expert forums here on MedHelp. Another good resource is caninediabetes.org.

s is a rare disorder of cats, with less than 100 cats ever reported. As in dogs, most cats have the pituitary-dependent form of hyperadrenocorticism, but cortisol-secreting adrenal tumors also occur in cats with some frequency (1,3). Many of these cats develop mild diabetes secondary to insulin resistance. With treatment of the hypercortisolism, the diabetic state may be reversible in cats with Cushing's syndrome.

No talking sensse into her, so she decides they can live in her mini van... she diappears again, drives to my sister in law work where two cats apparently jump out the window, so we are down to 9 cats in the cat van parade.... She ends up back at my aunts and spends the night there, cats int he van and I am able to arrange with animal control to investigate. But, they get there and can't seize the cats cause its on private property.

She lost weight and I took her to the vet and was treated for urinary tract infection. Ever since that time she is now the most aggressive of all the cats (as I come in the house, she is waiting there MEOWING at the top of her lungs). She no long hides, she appears to be always hungry and her preference is canned food and IAMS hairball dry food, she is thin, but still very active, jumping, chasing things and will nip you if you don't pet her when she wants.

yes please do check out that very informative site....this Dr. Pierson gives really indepth info also instructions on how to do home blood glucose monitoring...anyone with a diabetic cat needs this as their bible:)) Pip....I just re-read Dr. Piersons site...and she has it written right there that a low carb diet has reduced or eliminated the need for insulin...I will copy some of the studies she has quotes...great job papa cat!!!

Kidney issues tend to lose their appetite. Diabetes tends to be in obese cats and also sometimes lose appetite or vomit right after eating due to high blood sugars. Although all the diseases here have similar symptoms, unending appetite with extreme weight loss despite eating is the "tell tale" of hyperthyroidism. However, only bloodwork can confirm it and distinguish it for sure from the other two as every kitty is different.

These conditions are more likely in cats that are over 7 yrs old. Both of these conditions are very treatable and your kitty should be fine!

Try different types and consistencies of litter in several boxes all in different areas of the house, cats can be very particular of the type and scent vs non scented litter also the location. If there is nothing medically wrong ( are you sure did the Vet do a urine and test her PH?) than its due to her not being pleased with something.

The most efficacious treatment for cats with eosinophilic disease complex, of which eosinophilic plaque is one component, is Depo-medrol injections every 2 to 4 weeks, with antibiotics for secondary skin infection. Depo-medrol or other steroid injections can cause diabetes in susceptible individuals (especially obese cats), but, it is a necessary part of the treatment. It might be a good idea to place your cat on a hypoallergenic canned diet such as prescription lamb and pea, or equivalent.

two years ago she was pregnant (males cats came in my house when i wasnt home and impregnated my girls) and when she tried to have her babies she only had 3 and then her uterus fell out and she had to have cesarian.They neutered her by removing her uterus and her tubes and every since then she has been on an eating fest. even when she only got 1/4 of meal a day she stayed fat!!! anyone have any ideas what i can do I dont want her to become diabetic etc.

m happy your baby came through her critical time at the vet. You were a good pet parent to get her help in time so you have happy years ahead. It helped for me to summarize what Tink has been going through. I have always said as long as she is a "happy cat" we will continue with her care. Until this last trip to the vet she still got excited about treats and enjoyed being held (on her terms of course). We made it through the weekend and today.

I began smoking cigarettes and moved into a place where I could definately tell that I was allergic to cats and dogs in the environment. I began taking Zyrtec for my allergies. On March 13th I got sick. I got dizzy and nauseated, throwing up, skin flushed, sensations of having a fever without temperature, thick clear mucous, bright light sensitivity, sensitivity to loud sounds, rib muscles pulling, sensitivity to cold, pain in upper left abdomen, sharp chest pains, and tremors.

Think about this, the USDA has no say so in our cats food. To those of you who are unsure of what the USDA does, they inspect HUMAN meat and make sure it is fit for consumption. SOOOO, if they're not regulating our cat's food-what kind of "meat" do ya think they are getting?? I have had so many cats over the years-always more than two at a time, and most of them have died from cancer, kidney disease, and thyroid problems.

t realize that steroids can induce diabetes, but it can. It can happen to people, too. Diabetes was induced in our cat that received steroid shots for a few months. If you're cat is eating a lot, and still losing weight, then it is likely your cat has either steroid induced diabetes or a thyroid condition. Good luck and please let us know how he's doing.

Their eyes are clearer and our older cats are playing like kittens again. In the beginning we slowly added this to their Science Diet Dry food a little at a time. This is a dry food with moisture in it and gluton free (be sure to get the gluton free stuff)! It is much more expensive, so much worth it! One of our cats had dry fur that shed all the time and now he never sheds except during the season changes and his fur is soft and it's just amazing! Good luck!!!!

with any external product you do realize that a cat will lick this and internalize it....cortisone can cause many long term effects such as diabetes in cats. and indigestion of products containing zinc oxide can be poisonous...read down this link. http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/toxcat/toxcat.

Yout vet IS right, high protein diets will harm you cat's kidneys...but the thing I don't get, you cat is diabetic or you're just scared that diets with carbs will cause diabetes?? Because it's not carbs that cause diabetes, it's a really high sugar diet that causes it in animals, commercial food have just the carbs and proteins and fats that your cat need (the good ones, of course there are some brands that can damage pets).

Just try not to keep her on Prednisone for a long time as it can cause health problems like diabetes. I know this, because I have an IBD cat. IBD cats are usually treated with prednisone along with other things. As the IBD gets worse, the dosis increases (until the cat has to be put to sleep) So then you have a diabetic, IBD cat. But, after all, medication for a long time has its side effects, right?

I wish I could remember it!!! GGRRR!! I think it's a new thing, though. I'll ask my mom, one of her cats got 2 shots of it! Can you add any details of your cats symptoms? EVERYTHING, including the little signs that you think might not matter. How long has your cat been on clavamox? It'll take at least 2 days to see improvement. I also did a little research, since I don't know much about leg weakness in cats and saw something about diabetes.

You can try this for more info. Pet education.

How many cats total in the house and how many litterboxes? Are all the cats neutered/spayed? Do any of the cats go outside? Does this particular cat ever urinate inside the litterbox? Is this cat urinating on a horizontal surface (the floor) or backing up to a vertical surface(like a wall)? The first step you should consider is taking this guy to your veterinarian for an exam and a possible urinalysis. He could have a medical condition that is causing the inappropriate urination.

It could be worms, that is easy enough for the vet to check if you bring in a stool sample. He seems a little young for diabetes.

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Revolution is primarily a treatment for fleas in cats and dogs but it is approved for ear mites in both.

I'm not sure about cats, but a hard tummy in dogs is a VERY bad sign. I agree with opus, I would seperate the cats so you can monitor the "sick kid" a little better. I would definately give the vet a call, better safe than waiting to long and having one less kitty.

s very active. STEROIDS are NOT good for cats. they can lead to many long term problems, even 1 dose can lead to DIABETES in cats. Is the Vet prescribing this for some sort of pain control, for inflammation? There MUST be a a very good reason for wanting a kitty to take this medication. I will send you a link to a website for more info on side effects. keep in touch. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/prednisone.

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