tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2057179581046735303.post6066662425682190117..comments2023-07-06T07:53:05.858-05:00Comments on House of Cats: LolaAmy & the house of catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01345856423713438044noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2057179581046735303.post-47576664335450144772015-09-12T19:11:20.288-05:002015-09-12T19:11:20.288-05:00We're sorry to hear about Lola's medical i...We're sorry to hear about Lola's medical issues, but it's good to see how much sound advice you've received already. Good luck to you both.A few Good Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02025459270425576088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2057179581046735303.post-34968644814963874592015-09-10T21:38:09.449-05:002015-09-10T21:38:09.449-05:00Our Moosey is diabetic, and giving the shots is re...Our Moosey is diabetic, and giving the shots is really easy. Connie is really knowledgeable about this stuff, and all the associated issues, so definitely get in touch with her.meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2057179581046735303.post-5880760838540766312015-09-09T11:34:56.302-05:002015-09-09T11:34:56.302-05:00So glad you caught it early! Not a great thing, bu...So glad you caught it early! Not a great thing, but certainly could have been worse. We haven't dealt with it, but I know there's lots of info out there. <br />I got a kick out of how you described her! We call Leo a lazy player because he would prefer you to wave a toy close to him or give him something, but he does get up and run after it for a while. But now that we have two of his (Andrea and the Celestial Kittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942189938392720055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2057179581046735303.post-68196559601032690272015-09-08T19:32:37.916-05:002015-09-08T19:32:37.916-05:00We haven't had to deal with feline diabetes he...We haven't had to deal with feline diabetes here, but a lot of other cat bloggers have. Connie knows a lot, as does Janea from Paws and Effect (http://paws-and-effect.com). You are right - the news could be worse. Diabetes is treatable and once you and Lola get the hang of it, you will be able to manage it. Purrs to you both.Summer at sparklecat.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624833066564341341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2057179581046735303.post-53030753547509442342015-09-08T19:32:17.008-05:002015-09-08T19:32:17.008-05:00I inject when they are eating. They barely notice ...I inject when they are eating. They barely notice it. Once they realize that they are starting to feel better they do associate the injection with that, so they often are okay with it.<br /><br />I have a lot of experience with 12 hour insulins, but vets have been prescribing 24 hour insulins which run a little differently.<br /><br />home testing is uber important to get a handle on how the Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2057179581046735303.post-48789819121819836922015-09-08T18:50:01.240-05:002015-09-08T18:50:01.240-05:00It's so hard to watch our cats get old, isn...It's so hard to watch our cats get old, isn't it? I want to suggest you get in touch with Connie from tails of the foster kittens blog. She knows a LOT about feline diabetes and can help. Her blog is http://www.kittyblog.net/ and her email is on the right side banner.Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832643923158222775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2057179581046735303.post-24525542344448662892015-09-08T18:47:23.131-05:002015-09-08T18:47:23.131-05:00You will need to test her on a regular basis, it i...You will need to test her on a regular basis, it is extremely important. See if yiu can get Lantus insulin, it's the best. Giving the shots is pretty easy. Also, I would have her teeth checked by a specialist, someone with digital xray equipment. Sometimes tooth problems can cause an increase in the glucose levels.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.com