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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 745160" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>The vet has to do bloodwork to diagnose diabetes. We took Captain in because we noticed how long he was drinking each day. Plus he turned his litter box into concrete each day. It wasn't scoopable because there was so much pee in it. We didn't really notice how much he was eating because we just kept a bowl out each day with his food. </p><p></p><p>Until his bloodwork is just right, we have to take him in for bloodwork every 3 weeks or so. The amount he eats is decided by the vet and he ONLY gets that to eat. My poor hubby feels deprived because he cannot give the cat treats. I have laid the law down about zero treats or people food because that is what is best for the cat. Hubby can just deal with the feelings of deprivation. </p><p></p><p>Captain is just so hungry a couple of hours before we can feed him. It is really hard to see your cat truly feel hungry and not be able to fix it. He isn't able to eat the larger serving that the doctor prescribed just after Christmas. It is simply too much food to eat at one time. But he is so hungry before his next meal and that is our problem/dilemma.</p><p></p><p>Yes, the shots are a PITA, but the cat doesn't fight. Or seem bothered. I explained to him what they were for, and that they would help him feel better, the first few times I gave them. He seems to accept that they help. Less time drinking means more time monopolizing my daughter's heating pad. That seems to be Captain's opinion. (He got into a snit yesterday when J wanted to use her own heating pad. She gave in and let the cat have it. I guess that means it is no longer hers, lol!)</p><p></p><p>We have all become trained in giving the shots, and we work together amazingly well to "shoot the cat" as we call it. Youngest son started calling it that, and it became the term. So when one of us starts to wonder if the cat has been dealt with, someone will say that they "shot the cat". It made my mother look at us real hard when she heard it. </p><p></p><p>As far as getting Captain to the vet, he doesn't seem bothered about going, but he hates being there. He growls and mutters complaints, but he doesn't scratch or bite. So far. </p><p></p><p>I think we may have to add a 3rd feeding and shot to keep Captain comfortable. The doctor is resisting it, but agrees that he shouldn't feel hungry for a couple of hours each day.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, thanks for all your good wishes. It is amazing to me how many diabetic animals we are finding.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 745160, member: 1233"] The vet has to do bloodwork to diagnose diabetes. We took Captain in because we noticed how long he was drinking each day. Plus he turned his litter box into concrete each day. It wasn't scoopable because there was so much pee in it. We didn't really notice how much he was eating because we just kept a bowl out each day with his food. Until his bloodwork is just right, we have to take him in for bloodwork every 3 weeks or so. The amount he eats is decided by the vet and he ONLY gets that to eat. My poor hubby feels deprived because he cannot give the cat treats. I have laid the law down about zero treats or people food because that is what is best for the cat. Hubby can just deal with the feelings of deprivation. Captain is just so hungry a couple of hours before we can feed him. It is really hard to see your cat truly feel hungry and not be able to fix it. He isn't able to eat the larger serving that the doctor prescribed just after Christmas. It is simply too much food to eat at one time. But he is so hungry before his next meal and that is our problem/dilemma. Yes, the shots are a PITA, but the cat doesn't fight. Or seem bothered. I explained to him what they were for, and that they would help him feel better, the first few times I gave them. He seems to accept that they help. Less time drinking means more time monopolizing my daughter's heating pad. That seems to be Captain's opinion. (He got into a snit yesterday when J wanted to use her own heating pad. She gave in and let the cat have it. I guess that means it is no longer hers, lol!) We have all become trained in giving the shots, and we work together amazingly well to "shoot the cat" as we call it. Youngest son started calling it that, and it became the term. So when one of us starts to wonder if the cat has been dealt with, someone will say that they "shot the cat". It made my mother look at us real hard when she heard it. As far as getting Captain to the vet, he doesn't seem bothered about going, but he hates being there. He growls and mutters complaints, but he doesn't scratch or bite. So far. I think we may have to add a 3rd feeding and shot to keep Captain comfortable. The doctor is resisting it, but agrees that he shouldn't feel hungry for a couple of hours each day. Anyway, thanks for all your good wishes. It is amazing to me how many diabetic animals we are finding. [/QUOTE]
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