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My 10 yr old cat Rudy lives w/ my mom and was just diagnosed this morning w/ feline diabetes. They want to treat it agressively - 2 shots of insulin a day plus dietary changes. My mom will not agree to give him shots. She travels alot and also cannot really commit to the cost of continuous meds for him. I am so upset but I can't even help out w/ it either because I have my own cat and a 2yr old son to take care of.
His symptoms started a couple of weeks ago. He is a pretty big boy. About 25 lbs. She said his sugar is in the 500's. My dad said just lets bring him home and just try to keep him on a better diet. But how long before he starts being majorly effected by this? And might begin to suffer. Right now hes only excessively urination and drinking. No appetite or behavioral changes. I don't want him to suffer, but without treatment I don't know what to do?? Please help and advise how long you think he will be ok before he starts having behavioral/neurilogical symptoms, not to mention any pain or suffering.
Thanks!
Danielle
My 10 yr old cat Rudy lives w/ my mom and was just diagnosed this morning w/ feline diabetes. They want to treat it agressively - 2 shots of insulin a day plus dietary changes. My mom will not agree to give him shots. She travels alot and also cannot really commit to the cost of continuous meds for him. I am so upset but I can't even help out w/ it either because I have my own cat and a 2yr old son to take care of.
His symptoms started a couple of weeks ago. He is a pretty big boy. About 25 lbs. She said his sugar is in the 500's. My dad said just lets bring him home and just try to keep him on a better diet. But how long before he starts being majorly effected by this? And might begin to suffer. Right now hes only excessively urination and drinking. No appetite or behavioral changes. I don't want him to suffer, but without treatment I don't know what to do?? Please help and advise how long you think he will be ok before he starts having behavioral/neurilogical symptoms, not to mention any pain or suffering.
Thanks!
Danielle