Cats And Diabetes ?

Hi folks.

Haven,t been here in a while.

We have recently been told that our cat may have diabetes,but i,m not totally convinced,because what i,ve heard/read about some clinics,maybe even vets,that make stuff up so they can justify a large bill.

Has anyone else ever heard of this because i thinks its depicable!

Since i wasn,t totally convinced about my cats condition,(which came from talking on the phone to a vet).

I,ve also read that if the cats diet is changed ,he/she can mange the diabetes much better,and in some cases it can even go away.

Again ,has anyone ever heard of this being true ?

Right now i will be looking for a diet high in protein,and low in carbs.I,m pretty sure this is the best way to go from now on as far as our cats diet is concerned.

Thanks..over..and out...

p.s. my cat does not drink excessively,has a good  apetite.Is very well behaved,and enjoys playing with string.If anything she may be just bored.She was prescribed something called "Diabetese" years ago,but it became too expensive. $31/case of 24,now its $50 CA case of 24.

I've not heard of vets lying about a cat being diabetic, but many of them lack information on how best to handle it. Some cats type 2 diabetes can be controlled by a low carb diet, but once given high carbs again the high blood glucose will follow. I suggest reading www.felinediabetes.com for more info on how to best help your cat.

If you don't trust your vet (doesn't sound like a great relationship, if that's the case - can you go to a different vet?), then there is a way for you to confirm whether or not your cat has diabetes: get some Diastix  test strips from a pharmacy and test his urine yourself at home. Let me know if you need any tips on how to get a urine sample.