Diabetic neuropathy in the cat
Dreamsicle (foster cat) returned by former adopter when he developed Diabetes Mellitus. You can see he is down on his hocks, with diabetic neuropathy (a condition caused by poorly regulated diabetes). I practiced a protocol called “tight regulation” with a low-carb canned diet and PZI (insulin), and his neuropathy improved (and he actually stopped being diabetic).
Dreamy also stars in another video of mine, illustrating how I test his blood sugar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ6iXetR398
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Perhaps your cat …
Perhaps your cat had a stroke.
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the reply, no the vet didnt do any blood tests urine tests or x-rays she was saying it could be a slipped disk, it could be a tumor it could be a clot on the spine, the worst part was she said have I thought about putting him down and I said no it’s not going to happen till I know for sure what it is, she couldnt feel any lumps on his back and like I say he is not in any pain and to look at him you would think there is nothing wrong, he’s a Norwegian Forest Cat and a loved one.
A simple urine test …
A simple urine test will show if your cat has glucose in the urine (is likely diabetic). Has your vet performed blood and urine tests? x-rays? That is what I would have done if I wanted to try to find out more about my cat’s condition.
Best of luck!
I dont know if you …
I dont know if you can give me some advice, my cat is not crying in any pain my vet thinks it could e a slipped disk but I dont think so, he is dragging his back legs behind him but has since got a bit better but not by much, I dont want to out him to sleep till I know what it could be, I want to give him a fighting chance, he is eating fine going to the litter tray fine but he is drinking a lot of water every day and he is not dehydrated, he likes stuff like icecream could he be diabetic? Help.
that is so great …
that is so great that you’re helping him like you are with his condition. there should be more people like you in the world!
You are a kitty …
You are a kitty angel!!!! My own kitty, Grrray, is off insulin and no longer on his hocks either due to tight regulation, too. Please give Mr. McDreamy some chin scratches from me!!! What a sweetie!!!
Thanks texsjeff!
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Thanks texsjeff!
The key is getting blood sugar levels down. Are you home-testing his blood sugar levels? If not, please consider it.
I practice “tight regulation” so I use only wet food (canned or raw) and get BGs to as close to normal as I can with insulin. Neuropathy seems to be caused by a water-soluble vitamin deficiency due to the high blood sugar levels. As you can see, it *is* reversable, but blood sugar levels need to improve for that to take place.
Great vid. I have …
Great vid. I have a cat with diabetes, insulin hasn’t done the trick regarding the neuropathy, gonna try methyl-b12 vitamin supplement hopefully will work out like McDreamy!
awesome vid. glad …
awesome vid. glad to see it!
Thanks Venita!
Thanks Venita!
You are doing …
You are doing wonderfully with McDreamy.
Venita