SUPPLIES FOR DIABETIC CATS

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our favorite

DIABETIC NUMMIES

Royal Canin Feline Glycobalance

DIABETIC DRY CAT FOOD

There are a few prescription dry foods for diabetic cats. We use Glycobalance because it has larger pieces that are easier for our Maine Coons to eat.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Glycobalance S/O Index Dry Cat Food, 4.4-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM

DIABETIC WET CAT FOOD

There are several high-protein wet cat foods available for diabetic cats. Our cats love the Savory Selects flavor from Purina Pro Diabetic Management. We typically dilute the canned food with water to stretch out how long it lasts. Paté canned wet food that’s high in protein is suitable, too.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Savory Selects Dietetic Management Formula Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

supplies for

FELINE HYDRATION

PetSafe Drinkwell Pagoda Pet Drinking Fountain

FELINE HYDRATION

Diabetic cats are prone to UTIs. We have multiple water fountains to make sure that each of our cats drink enough water each day. Two of our cats prefer to drinks directly from the tub faucet, so we always offer them water from the bathroom as well.

Drinkwell Pagoda Ceramic Dog & Cat Fountain, Taupe, 70-oz

PetSafe Drinkwell 360 Fountain

FELINE HYDRATION

Some of our cats prefer to stand when drinking water, so the 360 fountain is more comfortable. This design comes in stainless steel or plastic.

Drinkwell 360 Plastic Dog & Cat Fountain, 128-oz

Floor Protector

FELINE HYDRATION

To protect our floors from water, we use a dog crate pan. The raised edge catches puddles.

Frisco Dog Crate Replacement Pan, 21.5- in L x 12.7 - in W

what we use for

MANAGING FELINE DIABETES

Lantus Insulin

LIFE JUICE FOR DIABETIC CATS

After Raven did not respond to Pro Zinc insulin, he was switched to long-acting insulin called Lantus. Later, his biological brothers, Backslash and Sir Edmund Hillary, started on the same insulin. They are given insulin every 12 hours. A 10mL vial costs us about $300 every 1.5 months at Costco or CVS.

TRUEPlus U-100 Insulin Syringes

INSULIN ADMINISTRATION

We buy our 31 gauge, 1cc, 5/16″ needles from ADW Diabetes. Although you can purchase needles at a pharmacy, we prefer to buy them by the case. Insulin syringes should never be reused because they can transfer bacteria into the sterile insulin vial or injection site. Always make sure that you use the appropriate syringe (U-100 or U-40) based on the type of insulin your pet has been prescribed.

WE ALSO USE:

AlphaTRAK 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System Kit

AT-HOME GLUCOSE MONITORING

You must monitor how your cat is responding to insulin and diet changes. The AlphaTRAK 2 is designed for cats and dogs.

supplies for

GI MANAGEMENT

Purina FortiFlora Cat Probiotic Powder Supplement

DIARRHEA PREVENTATIVE

We’ve used this supplement in the past to help flavor foods when our cats have been critically ill and unwilling to eat.