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Diabetic cat, bladder infection
I have a cat whom I love dearly. He is a 13 year old large tabby. He was
diagnosed yesterday with diabetes and a bladder infection. He has been peeing all over the house. The vet suggests daily insulin shots and a course of antibiotics for the infection. My question is this-at 13 years old, failing health is it really worth it to keep him alive for another year or two? Does anyone have any experience with a senior diabetic cat? |
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Diabetic cat, bladder infection
"Windsorcat" u17321@uwe wrote in message news:59e85ff2f4de4@uwe... I have a cat whom I love dearly. He is a 13 year old large tabby. He was diagnosed yesterday with diabetes and a bladder infection. He has been peeing all over the house. The vet suggests daily insulin shots and a course of antibiotics for the infection. My question is this-at 13 years old, failing health is it really worth it to keep him alive for another year or two? Does anyone have any experience with a senior diabetic cat? I think a 13 year old cat has years to go with proper care. The UTI is easy to clear up, and you will become accustomed to doing the daily injections. It is new and scary at first but there are mailing lists and help/support sites available to you to help get you started. I would not consider his health to be "failing" at this point. He has a couple of medical issues- one easy to clear up and the other easy to manage. Could be me- but they give so much in their younger easier years that I don't mind going the extra distance when they enter the more difficult times later on. Of course if he is a burden to you and you are looking for an excuse, then let your conscience be your guide. -- Toni |
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Diabetic cat, bladder infection
Our diabetic cat had some complications (teeth problems and
pancreatitius.} He lived only two years but he died died of cancer. The diabetes was being successfully managed. After his diagnosis, I subscribed to the message board on www.felinediabetes.com. There are cats there that have lived up to 10 years with diabetes. A person I worked with had a cat for 6 years after diagnosis. Talk to the people on that message board, they are great. While the bladder infection is treated, you might put your cat in one room of the house. That helped us when we had a cat with that problem. Take care, Rhonda Windsorcat wrote: I have a cat whom I love dearly. He is a 13 year old large tabby. He was diagnosed yesterday with diabetes and a bladder infection. He has been peeing all over the house. The vet suggests daily insulin shots and a course of antibiotics for the infection. My question is this-at 13 years old, failing health is it really worth it to keep him alive for another year or two? Does anyone have any experience with a senior diabetic cat? |
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Diabetic cat, bladder infection
I agree with Rhonda. I adopted a 15 year over a year and a half ago that
the previous owner did not want to treat. His FD is doing great. Most kitties need 2 shots daily. -- Larry - Owned by ten cats (five have FD) "Rhonda" wrote in message ... Our diabetic cat had some complications (teeth problems and pancreatitius.} He lived only two years but he died died of cancer. The diabetes was being successfully managed. After his diagnosis, I subscribed to the message board on www.felinediabetes.com. There are cats there that have lived up to 10 years with diabetes. A person I worked with had a cat for 6 years after diagnosis. Talk to the people on that message board, they are great. While the bladder infection is treated, you might put your cat in one room of the house. That helped us when we had a cat with that problem. Take care, Rhonda Windsorcat wrote: I have a cat whom I love dearly. He is a 13 year old large tabby. He was diagnosed yesterday with diabetes and a bladder infection. He has been peeing all over the house. The vet suggests daily insulin shots and a course of antibiotics for the infection. My question is this-at 13 years old, failing health is it really worth it to keep him alive for another year or two? Does anyone have any experience with a senior diabetic cat? |
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Diabetic cat, bladder infection
"Windsorcat" u17321@uwe wrote in message news:59e85ff2f4de4@uwe... I have a cat whom I love dearly. He is a 13 year old large tabby. He was diagnosed yesterday with diabetes and a bladder infection. He has been peeing all over the house. The vet suggests daily insulin shots and a course of antibiotics for the infection. My question is this-at 13 years old, failing health is it really worth it to keep him alive for another year or two? Does anyone have any experience with a senior diabetic cat? Absolutely, it is worth giving your cat the medical attention he needs. Diabetes is treatable! In fact, I have diabetes myself, and I was able to bring it under control through diet and weight management -- and no longer need to take any medication at all. With proper care, your cat could live for many more years -- 13 really is not all that old any more. Many diabetic cats can be brought back to complete health if you are willing to learn the proper procedures (not difficult), and bladder infections (which may cover a variety of problems) are very common. I suggest that you look at this site concerning diabetes in cats: http://community-2.webtv.net/getcathelp/diabetes/ MaryL MaryL |
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Diabetic cat, bladder infection
Thanks for all your messages. After only 2 days of shots, my cat is doing
very well and I can tell he thanks us for helping him. The shots are not that bad-the cat certainly doesn't mind them. He was playing and cuddling last night just like he used to! Thanks again for all your helpful hints! MaryL wrote: I have a cat whom I love dearly. He is a 13 year old large tabby. He was diagnosed yesterday with diabetes and a bladder infection. He has been [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] failing health is it really worth it to keep him alive for another year or two? Does anyone have any experience with a senior diabetic cat? Absolutely, it is worth giving your cat the medical attention he needs. Diabetes is treatable! In fact, I have diabetes myself, and I was able to bring it under control through diet and weight management -- and no longer need to take any medication at all. With proper care, your cat could live for many more years -- 13 really is not all that old any more. Many diabetic cats can be brought back to complete health if you are willing to learn the proper procedures (not difficult), and bladder infections (which may cover a variety of problems) are very common. I suggest that you look at this site concerning diabetes in cats: http://community-2.webtv.net/getcathelp/diabetes/ MaryL MaryL -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200601/1 |
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Diabetic cat, bladder infection
Glad your cat is doing well with insulin!
You made a good decision. Rhonda Windsorcat via CatKB.com wrote: Thanks for all your messages. After only 2 days of shots, my cat is doing very well and I can tell he thanks us for helping him. The shots are not that bad-the cat certainly doesn't mind them. He was playing and cuddling last night just like he used to! Thanks again for all your helpful hints! |
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Diabetic cat, bladder infection
Just one last thought: I kept a diabetic cat in good shape
for 5 1/2 years AFTER his diabetes diagnosis; the vet who gave us that said most people simply don't want to do the regimen (twice-daily shots, regular vet care, urine testing - I understand they don't test urine these days, they test blood, but am not sure) and simply euthanize their cat for that reason: too much trouble. Your cat needs *regular* meals and *regular* timed injections, but this is what I want to warn you: if you notice him flopped around and not eating, OR odd neurological behavior (twitching or head rolling) GET HIM TO VET IMMEDIATELY and do NOT give him any insulin shots if he's missed one or more feeding sessions. Diabetic cats (at least mine was) are subject to a serious condition called pancreatitis which only vet can treat. During the years after his diagnosis, my cat was treated for this twice and recovered well. He lived to 10 1/2 years and is missed to this day. |
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