I got some bad news this morning about Rumble

Matthew wrote:
I was woke up to some bad news about Rumble's Blood work. His Glucose level
is 437 instead of a norm of 170. He is diabetic.

Diabetic cats can be controlled with diet. Megan (zuzu22) is very
knowlegable on the subject - you might check her website.

-L.

"Rhonda" wrote in message
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Hi Kili,

Bob's symptoms were drinking a lot, peeing a lot (I noticed SOMEONE was
soaking the litter boxes more than normal,) and losing weight. I petted
him one day and could feel his backbone and I knew something was very
wrong. Turns out he had lost 3 pounds.

He had had a steroid shot for possible allergies 3 weeks prior and
that's what triggered the diabetes. None of our cats will EVER get
steroids again!

Rhonda


Shoots, now I wonder if Miss Pua has it because she's fascinated by water,
drinks a lot and pees a lot. She seems healthy, though, but I'll keep a
closer eye on her. Thanks.

kili

Matthew wrote:
I was woke up to some bad news about Rumble's Blood work. His
Glucose level is 437 instead of a norm of 170. He is diabetic. I am
going to have to go in next week and learn how to give him insulin 2
times a day. I am going to definitely need some help from the group
on how to deal with it. I have never had a cat with diabetes before.
I have no idea what to expect at all

I don't know whether to break down and cry or be happy that I saw
something wrong with him and got him to the vet to nip it early. All
I can do is ask why this? Hasn't he been put through enough in his
life?



Sorry I am just really upset right now. We have a joyous occasion to
celebrate with the new kitten coming home and I receive this news. I
am so happy and sad that I am crying for both

Lots of purrs for Rumble. Marina's Frank had diabetes, he still had a good
life.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart.
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

Matthew wrote:
I was woke up to some bad news about Rumble's Blood work. His Glucose level
is 437 instead of a norm of 170. He is diabetic. I am going to have to go
in next week and learn how to give him insulin 2 times a day. I am going to
definitely need some help from the group on how to deal with it. I have
never had a cat with diabetes before. I have no idea what to expect at all

I'm so sorry, Matthew. We are sending lots of purrs that you can figure
it out with Rumble. I've had type I diabetes since I was 5 years old,
but I don't really have any advice on how to care for a diabetic cat.
Karen can probably be of more help. Anyway, positive vibes on the way
from this diabetic to that one.

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.
Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/
Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/
and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki

My Fritzie was diabetic for the last several years of his life. And believe
me, you’re lucky you caught Rumble’s now, because in Fritzie’s case his sugar
was several hundred points higher than Rumble’s and we came within a whisker
of losing him.

Your vet will give you a diabetic diet for Rumble. Hills and Purina both make
excellent varieties. It’s a hair pricier than the usual stuff from the pet
food aisle, but you’ll see a huge difference in the long run. The insulin is
easier than you’d think. A cat has a flap of skin at the nape of the neck,
where Mama takes her kittens to carry them about, and this is where you give
the shot. You pull up the skin to make a little pyramid or tent of flesh,
keep the needle as close to a 45 degree angle as you can, insert and pump the
syringe. The needles will be prescribed and you get them from a regular
pharmacist; the insulin is regular human insulin. See if you can get the type
of syringes with shorter needles. They seem to work better on a cat. Fritzie
never flinched when we gave him his shots. The quicker you do it, the less
discomfort. Keep the used needles in a tough container like an empty bleach
bottle and when it’s full the vet will dispose of it for you. The vet may
even prescribe pills such as some type 2 diabetics use, like Glucophage;
you’d need to get a pill splitter to halve or quarter it.

The good news is that, with diligent care, a cat can go into remission. We
don’t know why cats can and two-leggers can’t yet, but this is what our vet
told us. It happened twice to Fritzie, which brings me to the next thing:
after remission, it can return. Get Rumble a glucosamine test every month and
a fructosamine—a more involved sort of screening—every three months, or as
your vet recommends. These tests will show the progression of the diabetes,
the effectiveness of the treatment and diet, and help you to adjust the
treatment accordingly.

The other good news is that you got it in time. That’s a huge component.
Feline diabetes can be controlled and Rumble can share a good, long, normal
lifespan with you. And I know you love him dearly and give him good care, and
won’t let this turn into something uncontrollably horrid. I really want to
stress that feline diabetes is *not* a death sentence for a cat who gets good,
loving and watchful care from his two-legged servant. Fritzie lived to the
age of nineteen after many years diabetic. Your vet will help you make the
best health and quality of life for Rumble, I can bet the bank on that.

In the meantime, prayers from me and purrs from my four little masters for
both you and Rumble. If you believe in the saints have a word with Francis on
Rumble’s behalf; I certainly will, having been in your shoes. But you are a
strong and conscientious man, and I have no doubt the shoes will fit you well.


Blessed be,
Baha

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Rhonda wrote in news:449AB9A1.20305
@attremovethis.net:

He had had a steroid shot for possible allergies 3 weeks prior and
that's what triggered the diabetes. None of our cats will EVER get
steroids again!


Steroids can cause diabetes in humans, too.

Chak

--
The triumph can't be had without the struggle.
--Wilma Rudolph

"kilikini" wrote in
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Shoots, now I wonder if Miss Pua has it because she's fascinated by
water, drinks a lot and pees a lot. She seems healthy, though, but
I'll keep a closer eye on her. Thanks.


If you suspect it, don't wait. Every day that her glucose is too high is
a day that damages her eyes and kidneys and increases her risk of heart
disease. By the time symptoms show, lots of damage is already done.

Chak

--
The triumph can't be had without the struggle.
--Wilma Rudolph

"Matthew" wrote in message
news
I was woke up to some bad news about Rumble's Blood work. His Glucose
level
is 437 instead of a norm of 170. He is diabetic. I am going to have to
go
in next week and learn how to give him insulin 2 times a day. I am going
to
definitely need some help from the group on how to deal with it. I have
never had a cat with diabetes before. I have no idea what to expect at
all

I don't know whether to break down and cry or be happy that I saw
something wrong with him and got him to the vet to nip it early. All I
can
do is ask why this? Hasn't he been put through enough in his life?

Sorry I am just really upset right now. We have a joyous occasion to
celebrate with the new kitten coming home and I receive this news. I am
so
happy and sad that I am crying for both

Of course you're upset! OTOH, as you said, it's wonderful that you got him
when you did. You no doubt saved his life. With the support of everybody
here, and advice from those who have experience with this sort of thing,
you're going to give him a long, happy life. And you know he's already much
better off than he was.

((((((((((Matthew and Rumble))))))))))

Joy

"Matthew" wrote in message
news
I was woke up to some bad news about Rumble's Blood work. His Glucose
level is 437 instead of a norm of 170. He is diabetic. I am going to have
to go in next week and learn how to give him insulin 2 times a day. I am
going to definitely need some help from the group on how to deal with it.
I have never had a cat with diabetes before. I have no idea what to expect
at all

I don't know whether to break down and cry or be happy that I saw
something wrong with him and got him to the vet to nip it early. All I
can do is ask why this? Hasn't he been put through enough in his life?



Sorry I am just really upset right now. We have a joyous occasion to
celebrate with the new kitten coming home and I receive this news. I am
so happy and sad that I am crying for both


Matthew,
I wish I had more time to give you information, unfortunately I've got to
catch a plane in about 2 1/2 hours and I have to be at the airport 2 hours
in advance (Atlanta, what can I say?). However, my Hobbes is diabetic and I
can tell you that this is not a death sentence. This is something that
you'll get used to. I promise you that! When I first started giving Hobbes
shots it was a nightmare! We did not do well at all. I was nervous, he was
mad, I whined to the group, I reserarched everything I could find. Now, 6
months later it is second nature to both of us and we're both happy campers.
I haven't started home testing yet but need to. I know that Karen home tests
Pearl and she can give you information about that. Tish has years of
experience with a diabetic cat and she can give you a lot of good
information.

Right now, being short of time, the best advice I can give to you is to take
a deep breath and relax. Everything is going to be fine. You are going to
learn some very scarey things in the next few days and probably be
overwhelmed, but this too shall pass and you'll get into a routine. You are
a good Paw and you and Rumble will work this out.

Hugs and purrs and headbutts from Hobbes who has grown used to his shots.
I'll be back on Sunday evening and I'll check in with you. I hate
leaving....I can't say enough to you right now to help you relax because I
know what you are feeling. Take care of yourself as well.

Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam, and Barnabus

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"kilikini" wrote in message
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"Matthew" wrote in message
news
I was woke up to some bad news about Rumble's Blood work. His Glucose
level
is 437 instead of a norm of 170. He is diabetic. I am going to have to
go
in next week and learn how to give him insulin 2 times a day. I am
going
to
definitely need some help from the group on how to deal with it. I have
never had a cat with diabetes before. I have no idea what to expect at
all

I don't know whether to break down and cry or be happy that I saw
something wrong with him and got him to the vet to nip it early. All I
can
do is ask why this? Hasn't he been put through enough in his life?



Sorry I am just really upset right now. We have a joyous occasion to
celebrate with the new kitten coming home and I receive this news. I am
so
happy and sad that I am crying for both



Matthew, I've never had a cat with diabetes before either. What were the
signs, may I ask? My Miss Pua drinks water up the Whazoo, and I'm
wondering
if I may be facing that in the future as well.

kili


I noticed that he was drinking a lot more. He turned down his favorite
treats. he was always hungry after eating a whole can himself than would
eat another can and want more. He started getting a fascination with
water more than usual. It also looked like he was getting thinner but he
actually weighed more. I was really worried that he was in liver or
kidney failure due to his epilepsy and also being on Diazepam. I was a
worried Daddy and I can see that I had reason for it.

I will give this warning to all cat owners CATS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR HIDING
PAIN YOU NEED TO WATCH THEM FOR ANY CHANGE


Too true. I don't know how many times over the years I've taken a cat to
the vet cause it just doesn't seem right. And it has always been something
that needed treatment.

Jo