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He has been diagnosed with pancreatitis in the past during another DKA episode. They had done blood tests and an ultrasound to try and figure out what was causing the second recurrence. Apparently low-fat food isn't indicated anymore in cats, due to their specific nutritional needs. Basically...

I'm starting to think that Arthur's issue is chronic pancreatitis. A vet during his first diabetes diagnosis said they found diagnostic signs. But he crashes every year or two, and most if the time he needs an increased insulin dose after recovery. All of that would be consistent with...

Pancreatitis can cause diabetes. If that happens, her blood sugar could be high, causing her to have an upset stomach. Then she won't eat, which makes the nausea and glucose levels out of control, and she is at risk for fatty liver syndrome. This is all life-threatening stuff. I would have your...

Take him to a different vet and demand they find out what is wrong. I have definitely been to vets (including an emergency hospital) that blew off a life-threatening illness. Finding one that will listen to you is pretty crucial. If you post whereabouts you are, you might get vet recommendations.

He is getting better it seems. Yesterday was pretty rough - his ketones soared sky high and he was really lethargic, plus he stopped eating on his own all day. But sometime in the evening, he seemed to turn a corner. He started flushing the fluids I was giving him, and each one was a little...

My poor Arthur in in the middle of another DKA episode. The new stove runs hot, and his insulin pen went bad, I think (we will be keeping it in the fridge from now on, regardless of manufacturer instructions). We just do not have any money for another hospitalization. So I am having to do the...

So glad you are all doing well!

Could it be whipworm? The rice-like things in the poop sound like the eggs, and the eggs are often seen there. The long thin worms you saw would be the mature worms. Whipworms can coalesce into lumps under the skin. They cause all kinds of crappy symptoms, including anemia, neurological changes...

Try making a litter box tower. Cats will actually use it. You can probably rig a cat tower to hold them so that they have a place to climb up, but there are simpler ways as well if you google it. Just make sure they are sturdy enough not fall over with a cat in it! It is more space-saving...

I guess I'm having a hard time understanding what the behavior problem is, so perhaps you could explain a bit more. It sounds like basically kitty is just trying to get your attention but not hurting your or doing any damage. I'm not sure why that needs to be handled with a water bottle...

Yeah, "she'll eat when she's ready" is not a good vet answer. Vets should know better. After two bouts with fatty liver (one nearly killing my cat) I don't mess around anymore. I have a few feeding syringes and sick food here, and if the cat goes more than a day without eating no matter what I...

I agree with the others that it is vitally important that you move your cat to a high-protein, low-carb wet food. Diabetic cats really need that extra water in the food, and dry foods are always too high in carbs, even the diabetic formula ones. In general, wet food is better for cats because...

Our husky was a couple years old when we got our kittens, and he had never been socialized with cats before. We put the kittens in the dining room and blocked it off with baby gates. That way they could all smell and see each other, but the dog couldn't hurt them. It worked out really well. Our...

What insulin is he on? Mine is on Lantus, which works really well for cats but can be expensive. I managed to cut a ton of costs using the Lantus pen instead of the vial (but I still inject it the same way, just use the pen as a vial) and getting the Lantus Savings Card. It limits the pen to $25...

No, but male cats are more predisposed to diabetes, which causes excessive urination. Have your vet check his blood sugars.

Everyone always told me that testing the ear was easiest. I doggedly believed them until one night, unable to get a good stick on my dehydrated kitty, my fiancé finally convinced me to try using the poke-gun thing on his pawpad. Worked like a charm. I'm sure that varies from cat to cat, but I...

I googled "spay neuter in pa" and got a good list. I know I used one of them, can't remember which, when I lived in PA and needed to fix my kitties. Just google that and look at what will work for you. You can also ask the local vet, and sometimes they can tell you as well.

I'm so glad your kitty is doing better! It's definitely true that not enough people realize how serious it is when their cat stops eating properly. But I think it's just as concerning that so many vets declare cats with FHL a lost cause, as you and I both experienced. I wonder how many cat...

It really sounds like there is something physically wrong, even though I know you've had the vet check up and down. It sounds so much like it hurts him to pee, so he holds it until something triggers it or he relaxes enough to let loose. I can't imagine what, though. Edit: I reread and realized...

I'm speechless reading this. And that little boy looks so much like mine...ugh. I'm impressed you didn't throw them out of your house that day. I probably would have. I hope he checks out okay physically and that you can overcome this horrible incident with your obvious patience and kindness...