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Sophie's insulin shots
Sophie is our dear chubby little black cat who has diabetes. Every morning
and evening I give her an insulin injection. I pick her up and put her on a kitchen chair. Then I brush her, which she loves. Next comes the shot, which she doesn't mind at all, probably because I inject it in her fleshy shoulder and she doesn't feel it. Then I clean her eyes because they're sometimes runny. It sounds like a lot of work, but she's worth it! |
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Sophie's insulin shots
On Sunday, May 11, 2014 5:38:38 AM UTC-7, Robert Catt wrote:
Sophie is our dear chubby little black cat who has diabetes. Every morning and evening I give her an insulin injection. I pick her up and put her on a kitchen chair. Then I brush her, which she loves. Next comes the shot, which she doesn't mind at all, probably because I inject it in her fleshy shoulder and she doesn't feel it. Then I clean her eyes because they're sometimes runny. It sounds like a lot of work, but she's worth it! We treat our cats as members of our family and I can just picture the look of love in her eyes when you finished. Give her a hug from me. Thanks for sharing. |
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On 5/11/2014 8:38 AM, Robert Catt wrote:
Sophie is our dear chubby little black cat who has diabetes. Every morning and evening I give her an insulin injection. I pick her up and put her on a kitchen chair. Then I brush her, which she loves. Next comes the shot, which she doesn't mind at all, probably because I inject it in her fleshy shoulder and she doesn't feel it. Then I clean her eyes because they're sometimes runny. It sounds like a lot of work, but she's worth it! Sophie sounds like a lovely girl. My neighbor has a chubby black cat, Schwartzie, who is also diabetic. I used to catsit for her until the diabetes required shots twice daily. Schwartzie is a bit shy. Sometimes I couldn't even find him when I went over to replenish food, water and scoop the litter box. (He's an oddball; doesn't come running when he hears the kibble hit the bowl or the can of Fancy Feast being opened.) She tried to convince me how easy it is to give him his injections. Not if I can't find him! I told her I would feel *horrible* if something happened to him because I couldn't give him his shots. I suggested she board him at the vet. That idea didn't go over well so I guess she found someone who was willing to take the chance. Wasn't gonna be me, sorry. Jill |
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Sophie's insulin shots
"Robert Catt" wrote in message ... Sophie is our dear chubby little black cat who has diabetes. Every morning and evening I give her an insulin injection. I pick her up and put her on a kitchen chair. Then I brush her, which she loves. Next comes the shot, which she doesn't mind at all, probably because I inject it in her fleshy shoulder and she doesn't feel it. Then I clean her eyes because they're sometimes runny. It sounds like a lot of work, but she's worth it! ~~~~~~ This is great news about Sophie. You are giving her special care. What food does she receive? I know a vet tech who is a diabetes specialist. She has had exceptional results by having her patients eat exclusively grain-free canned food (usually Wellness). Most of them have had such good results that they no longer test as diabetic and do not need insulin. MaryL |
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Sophie's insulin shots
"MaryL" wrote in message ... This is great news about Sophie. You are giving her special care. What food does she receive? I know a vet tech who is a diabetes specialist. She has had exceptional results by having her patients eat exclusively grain-free canned food (usually Wellness). Most of them have had such good results that they no longer test as diabetic and do not need insulin. MaryL Our vet has prescribed Hill's RD Prescription Diet dry and wet food for Sophie. It's specially formulated for overweight cats. http://www.hillspet.com/products/pd-...en-canned.html |
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Sophie's insulin shots
On 5/11/2014 11:12 AM, Robert Catt wrote:
"MaryL" wrote in message ... This is great news about Sophie. You are giving her special care. What food does she receive? I know a vet tech who is a diabetes specialist. She has had exceptional results by having her patients eat exclusively grain-free canned food (usually Wellness). Most of them have had such good results that they no longer test as diabetic and do not need insulin. MaryL Our vet has prescribed Hill's RD Prescription Diet dry and wet food for Sophie. It's specially formulated for overweight cats. http://www.hillspet.com/products/pd-...en-canned.html Bob, you may want to ask the vet about Hill's m/d. It's designed for weight *and* glucose management for diabetic cats. It's what my neighbor feeds her chubby diabetic cat. In case you didn't know, you can occasionally print coupons for the r/x food from the Hill's web site. Or call and ask them and they'll snail mail you one or two. They'll only do it once every few months, but every little bit helps. (Persia eats Hill's k/d for kidney problems.) Jill |
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Sophie's insulin shots
On 5/11/2014 5:38 AM, Robert Catt wrote:
Sophie is our dear chubby little black cat who has diabetes. Every morning and evening I give her an insulin injection. I pick her up and put her on a kitchen chair. Then I brush her, which she loves. Next comes the shot, which she doesn't mind at all, probably because I inject it in her fleshy shoulder and she doesn't feel it. Then I clean her eyes because they're sometimes runny. It sounds like a lot of work, but she's worth it! Of course she is, but there are those who wouldn't take the trouble, so bless you for doing it. Joy -- Joy Unlimited Colorful Crocheted Critters Photos at http://www.PictureTrail.com/joy9 |
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Sophie's insulin shots
Ah, well still... I'd ask the vet about the m/d food. It's specifically
designed for chubby diabetic cats. Jill I did ask our vet about MD on your suggestion. He said that Sophie is responding so well to insulin injections for diabetes that the RD for weight reduction is better for her. |
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On 5/13/2014 11:05 PM, Robert Catt wrote:
Ah, well still... I'd ask the vet about the m/d food. It's specifically designed for chubby diabetic cats. Jill I did ask our vet about MD on your suggestion. He said that Sophie is responding so well to insulin injections for diabetes that the RD for weight reduction is better for her. Good to hear. Jill |
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