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7. OK. I can't offer any advice then.

Sat Jan 27, 2018, 01:01 AM

Jan 2018

In my situation, my cat was initially diagnosed with diabetes. I gave him insulin before every meal but only after measuring his glucose level (same way and equipment as humans with a drop of blood from puncturing his ear) and adjusting the dosage accordingly. When I removed all dry food from his diet, his need for insulin became less until he didn't need it anymore, so long as I didn't feed the guy any dry food. I still checked his glucose occasionally but it remained at normal the rest of his happy life.

The vet said it could have been pancreatitis all along since diabetes isn't supposed to be able to be "cured" like this, thus my question to you.

Best of luck with your kitty.

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Anyone have good advice for caring for feline pancreatitis? [View all] bettyellen Jan 2018 OP

The vet needs to monitor them closely - pancreatitis can be serious. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #1

Its a challenge because my vet is a 45 min drive and my car crapped out. bettyellen Jan 2018 #4

I had a similar situation with my cat. Does yours have elevated blood glucose? PSPS Jan 2018 #2

Nope, they have been very low carb for years. All meat and a little pumpkin now and again. bettyellen Jan 2018 #6

OK. I can't offer any advice then. PSPS Jan 2018 #7

Thats really interesting, thank you! bettyellen Jan 2018 #8

One of my cats got pancreatitis. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2018 #3

Thanks! They got an appetite stimulant and an anti-emetic, since both had bettyellen Jan 2018 #5

I probably understand what you are going through. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2018 #9

I feel your pain. JayhawkSD Jan 2018 #10

Not trite in the least! Thanks for giving me hope. And good on you for the care you give your baby. bettyellen Jan 2018 #12

My dog may have it (the vet said a few months ago). BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #11

I dont know! Ill look into it. Thanks BP! bettyellen Jan 2018 #13

I have to give my cats Pepcid Sanity Claws Jan 2018 #14