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Post by slik81 on Jun 14, 2006 19:47:39 GMT -5
I am very sad about this--I found out earlier today. And to think, I didn't even want to take her to the vet because I assumed she'd just been acting loopy because she wasn't getting along with the dog. I'm going to have give her insulin shots twice a day (and educate myself on the feline version of this disease).  Anyone else on here have a cat with diabetes? |
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Post by kunswwfmark on Jun 14, 2006 19:48:32 GMT -5
I didn't even realize cats could get diabetes.
That sucks, though, man. I feel for ya.
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Post by nisi on Jun 14, 2006 20:06:16 GMT -5
Sorry Slik81. I like to think of myself as rather well-informed about cats, but I did not know they could get diabetes or that they could take insulin for it. Not to be crass, but how much does feline insulin cost?
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Post by tigermask on Jun 14, 2006 20:10:35 GMT -5
My brother has type 1 diabetes. He's been living with it for about 15 years.
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Post by slik81 on Jun 14, 2006 20:11:59 GMT -5
Sorry Slik81. I like to think of myself as rather well-informed about cats, but I did not know they could get diabetes or that they could take insulin for it. Not to be crass, but how much does feline insulin cost? I didn't know either. I knew they could get arthiritis, but apparently both dogs and cats can get diabetes as well. I googled it when I got home to learn more about it. The insulin should end up being around $40 for a 2-3 month supply is what my vet told me. |
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Post by Pierre the Renaissance Man on Jun 14, 2006 20:12:34 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about it bro but Im almost positive that cats can lose their diabetes if well treated. I remember readin that when my dog had it and it said that sumhow cats can lose it. Not sure where I read it though.
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Post by Candyman's surprise on Jun 14, 2006 20:24:36 GMT -5
My parents dog had diabetes. He lived 5 yrs with it. Died an old doggie. The diabetes was caught real late (dumbass vet) He went blind but adjusted very well. he knew the house, he knew outside. You wouldnt know that he was blind unless he was in unfamilar terretory and he still didnt bang into things. My mom had to give him a shot everyday and he didnt mind it.
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Post by Dr. Marzvon Zombie M.D. on Jun 14, 2006 21:21:14 GMT -5
that sucks slik, i didn't know they could get that either, but the weirdest thing i heard was my one buddy's cat years ago got cat aids, yes there is aids for cats i was like wtf
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Post by mo on Jun 14, 2006 21:31:30 GMT -5
that sucks slik, i didn't know they could get that either, but the weirdest thing i heard was my one buddy's cat years ago got cat aids, yes there is aids for cats i was like wtf AIDS for cats, wow, never heard that one before, and sorry to hear about your cat slik |
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Post by Candyman's surprise on Jun 14, 2006 22:19:29 GMT -5
AIDS for cats, wow, never heard that one before, and sorry to hear about your cat slik It's the number one killer of domestic cats *Sings Debbie Downer theme Song* Thats where I learned it from |
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Post by nisi on Jun 14, 2006 22:19:55 GMT -5
The insulin should end up being around $40 for a 2-3 month supply is what my vet told me. That's not bad, I have seen some pet medicines that are higher than human meds, with no Rx insurance to make it worse. |
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Post by Milkman Norm on Jun 14, 2006 23:06:07 GMT -5
my sisters cat has diabites I have to give him his shots when here family goes on vaction. He has lived with diabietes for the past 8 years and he has had a good life so far. Once your vet gets your cats insulin levels normalized they can return to the way they were before.
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Post by slik81 on Jun 15, 2006 0:28:43 GMT -5
thanks to you guys for all of the support! I appreciate it!
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Post by royboy8 on Jun 17, 2006 9:48:19 GMT -5
A friend of my late Grandfathers cat had diabetes and I due know its usually due to cats being indoor cats. Lack of exercise really does it for cats and dogs even more then humans.
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