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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / August 2004Jasper the Special Needs Cat
There's good news, and there's not so good news. The good is that the leg appears to be healing nicely, and he's no longer in the e-collar. Compared to the two months plus of bandages, hospitalisation and e-collar that we had last time, I think we've got off lightly. However, the vet took another blood test and it appears that Jasper is diabetic. Late onset - he's not overweight and, judging by outward appearances, is perfectly healthy. It was only through the vet testing his blood prior to putting him under to clean up the leg that he found the problem. So now I have a bag of diabetic food, and all the joys of feeding them separately. Even with his e-collar he was able to scarf his own meal down, then make a beeline for Carrie's. I know we jokingly refer to her as Fat Girl, but that doesn't entitle him to "help" her with her diet. Will keep you posted,  SignatureCathi > There's good news, and there's not so good news. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Will keep you posted, Aww, poor Jasper. Many purrs coming over. Is the vet sure about him being diabetic, though? Sometimes an injury can play havoc with the blood glucose of even a healthy person/cat. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki >Aww, poor Jasper. Many purrs coming over. Is the vet sure about him being >diabetic, though? Sometimes an injury can play havoc with the blood glucose >of even a healthy person/cat. Yes, he is. When we took him in to have the wound seen to, his sugars were high. Two weeks down the line his sugars are still very high - much higher than the vet would expect, even taking the injury into account. He made the comment that injury can send them soaring, but not as high as they were, and the fact that they've not fallen would indicate diabetes. He's on diabetic food for a week to see if that helps. However, he's quite adamant that Carrie's senior food is much tastier. For her part, she wants nothing of senior food and wants diabetic food. Sheesh. SignatureCathi > There's good news, and there's not so good news. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Will keep you posted, Awwww, we're sending Jasper healing purrs for his leg, dignity purrs for the e-collar, and blood sugar stabilizing purrs. ------ Krista >Awwww, we're sending Jasper healing purrs for his leg, dignity purrs >for the e-collar, and blood sugar stabilizing purrs. Thanks. The leg is healing, and he's allowed to go out without the collar on, but the diabetes is here to stay :-( However, we're trying special diet to see if that reduces the glucose enough, otherwise it'll be down the injection route, oh joy of joys. SignatureCathi >However, the vet took another blood test and it appears that Jasper is >diabetic. I'm sorry to hear Jasper is diabetic, but glad to hear it's been caught early enough that it can be diet-controlled. When Hobo was finally diagnosed, his diabetes had progressed to the point where he needs insulin twice a day. He's on a D/M diet and has gained six pounds, he's over 18 pounds now, which doesn't help the diabetes any. As someone said re your earlier post, the insulin and diet tends to increase weight, interfering with treatment. I wish you better luck with Jasper - I hope he does well - and wish you luck keeping the kitties "separated" food-wise!! Jeanne >>However, the vet took another blood test and it appears that Jasper is >>diabetic. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >with Jasper - I hope he does well - and wish you luck keeping the >kitties "separated" food-wise!! See earlier post - Carrie was after his diabetic food this morning. And whilst he was in the garden surveying his domain, I'm sure I spotted him snacking on an insect of some description ..... still, that should be low-sugar, shouldn't it? Cats - gotta love 'em. SignatureCathi >See earlier post - Carrie was after his diabetic food this morning. Yes, I see it now. It hadn't yet shown up when I posted. I do so hope that Jasper's diabetes can be diet-controlled. Purrs for him to have a good checkup. Our Speckles, who is a CRF kitty, has her own diet and will barely sniff at Hobo's canned D/M but likes to get into his D/M dry kibble, a definite no-no. Again, good luck with keeping yours separated!! Jeanne > See earlier post - Carrie was after his diabetic food this morning. > > And whilst he was in the garden surveying his domain, I'm sure I spotted > him snacking on an insect of some description ..... still, that should > be low-sugar, shouldn't it? I'd say they're mostly protein, not sugar. :o) Good luck with the diets. Isn't it just typical that they should want to switch. Here are more sympathy purrs from another diabetic, and from the cats, too. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki Many, many purrs coming your way from someone who's been there. My Fritzie (RB) was diabetic for several years, and we learned to do the whole drill with special food and insulin and the most beloved chore, administering pills and trying to keep your fingers intact. Through diligent monitoring of Jasper's condition you can get him well-regulated. Feel free to ping me on the group or send a private email if you want to gab on it or have questions. Louie and I have decided to dedicate ourselves to working with people with diabetic pets when the need arises. You can do it. Blessed be, Baha > There's good news, and there's not so good news. > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > -- > Cathi >Many, many purrs coming your way from someone who's been there. > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Baha Thank you! Will mail you privately. SignatureCathi |
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