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Thank you so much. One of these sites I had read, and I have been using some of the techniques. I never could get that "tent" thing down and have been using the other method since the beginning. I had not seen the other site. It looks like it also has a lot of other links. Thank you again. You...

Sabra, It's a 29 gauge needle. I was told that the 30 gauge would probably bend too easily. He is not tense until he feels me begin to pull up the skin on his neck. I was giving it to him while he was eating, and that worked well for a while. I have given it after he eats and then begins to do...

My Punkin, who was disgnosed the diabetes about a month ago, is now becoming quite a handful when it is shot time. After the last blood curve at the vet, he has been very difficult. I know they had quite a time with him...I sudder to think what could have gone on. The vet told me to give the...

There certainly isn't any easy way to do that. I assume she is aware of the possible diagnosis/prognosis? Even approaching it from the standpoint of suffering on the kitty's part doesn't make the loss and the "missing" any less. She is very blessed to have such a supportive and sensitive...

I am so sorry. It is so difficult and frustrating when we can't "fix" and supply their every need. My prayers are with you. Janine

Burying food, or attempting, is a trait from undomesticated large cats.. They will bury it in an effort to assure that there will be food later. However, cats do often get bored with their food. It is their nature to have/want a variety. That is one reason large cats survive so long in the...

Has he been tested for pancreatitis?

I didn't have great luck with soft paws. After a day, at least one would be off, and he was not a chewer. There was usually one left at the end of 3-4 weeks. I took Jacob to the vet to have his put on, so the contant running and expense was not worth it to me. If you do them yourself, I suppose...

Thanks Debra, I just haven't quite figured out how I'm going to do it with another kitty. I used two litter boxes when I first got Jacob, but they both used it, too, so I went back to one. Right now I can tell which is Punkin's because there's such a large amount of it, but if his glucose comes...

I would like to thank all of you who have written and shown concern about my Punkin. After severals curves and much anxiety for little Punkin, his blood glucose level is still high - over 500. The vet has decided that he doesn't need to come in for curves anymore because he is getting more and...

I would like to thank all of you who have written and shown concern about my Punkin. After severals curves and much anxiety for little Punkin, his blood glucose level is still high - over 500. The vet has decided that he doesn't need to come in for curves anymore because he is getting more and...

Gaye, Thank you so much for taking the time to write. I have calmed down a bit since first writing. I couldn't even sleep Friday night without dreaming about insulin. I have been reading everything I can find about this disease. I was aware that it could take some time to regulate, but I figured...

Sorry that should have said "Debra". My fingers aren't cooperating tonight. Thanks again.

Thank you Debr. You consideration is always appreciated. Hope everything going well with you and your babies. Janine

My baby, Punkin, has been on insulin for over two weeks. He takes 6 units 2x day. After days of testing his levels, the vet sent him home for a week. She wanted to give him a break from all the testing and time to adjust. I took him back today and the levels were as high as they were before the...

Regina, The injections are not difficult, once again probably more stressful for me than Punkin. The needles are very small. After 2-3 times it became more comfortable. I discover that the needles could be placed just under the skin and he barely feels it. If you discover that you wil have to do...

Meerkat, My heart goes out to you. I know there is nothing we can say to relieve your pain, but please know that all of us on this forum are sending you love and prayers. Janine

Regina, As of now, Punkin has to have two injections daily, however, they're still trying to regulate him. I'll take him back to the vet on Friday for another check. It was still a little high last week, but the vet wanted to give him a break from all needles. He had been there 5 days being...

My cat was just diagnosed with diabetes about a week ago. He was urinating a tremendous amount and drinking a lot of water. His levels were very high. My vet took a urine sample while he was there. Do you know why your vet didn't? I have gotton samples in the past by putting some plastic (like...

Jacquie, Did the vet mention asthma or even consider it? My sister's cat was having some difficulties and making noises when breathing, and she was diagnosed with asthma. Hope nothing is seriously wrong. Janine