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Cat diabetes
What is the largest safe dose of insulin for a 12 pound cat with diabetes and cushing's disease?
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I came across this site looking for information on Cushings in a cat, as my 14yr old Tuxie has been diagnosed with that following his insulin resistance. Did you use any other medications such as Trilostane (Vetosyl) to surpress the cortisol production, in your treatment plan?
I was surprised to see your cat has survived a long as she has.
Thanks for any information
My Tink is still a happy cat. She has survived almost 4 years with cushings disease and diabetes. She continues to get 2 insulin shots a day, 8 units each. Her fur has regrown in areas and that is probably due to vitamins. She gets Hartz medicine for joints which hopefully lessens pain of walking. She had an abcess drained recently near her nose, and another will probably need the same later on. With cushings you don't know what might develop next. But her purring as she snuggles up next to your face is so rewarding. Her appetite never ceases, and we have hopes she will be able to again travel with us in our motor home.
Our diabetic kitty with cushings is now getting vitamin and glucosamine tablets. It seems to make a difference. Even though she is limping she seems to have a little more energy at times ... Particularly meal times! While we have had to lift her up to the dryer where she gets her shots, she now, afer aboit 2 months on the tablets, often jumps to a stool, a perch and onto the dryer. Food is a strong motivator. She has always jumped down, but recently we have found her rsleeping on the dryer.
The glucosamine is probably helping with pain, but she continues to limp on her back legs. Her belly is so big and creates weight that has to be causing her pain in her joints. Her front legs are deformed and her paws point outward, also part of the cushings. She is still loving and happy.
The glucosamine is probably helping with pain, but she continues to limp on her back legs. Her belly is so big and creates weight that has to be causing her pain in her joints. Her front legs are deformed and her paws point outward, also part of the cushings. She is still loving and happy.
WOW, 9 units!?
I thought Hildie needed a lot when it was 3 twice a day.
Gods bless you.
I thought Hildie needed a lot when it was 3 twice a day.
Gods bless you.
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I looked at the glucose curve generator, unfortunately we do not use the insulin for which this is calibrated. Hldie gets 2 1/2 units, twice a day of Prozinc, which is a human dna based, synthetic insulin, not a porcine like the Vetsulin.
My brother in law had Grave's disease, so I know how hard it can be to balance medications.
Luckily, Miss Hildie just has adult onset diabetes without further complications.