mamadogmamacat
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My second oldest feline,at age 17.5, has just this week been diagnosed with diabetes. Her symptoms seemed to me to mimic those of my dog who died in Sept 2016 from the complications of dementia (put down), but the vet says that to date cats have not been known to get dementia. Of course, she qualified that with they are living longer now too, so perhaps it will become an accepted diagnosis someday. In any event, the blood test does definitely indicate diabetes. Even with insulin, she still shows some "sun-downing" affects like what both humans and canines do who have dementia. The daytime confusion and anxiety is much reduced however. Anyone have experience with treating and living with diabetes in a cat, especially a geriatric one?
FYI, she is an excellent certified therapy cat, and I do hope to continue that volunteering with her, on a reduced basis. At the very least i hope she stabilizes well enough in the short term to have a farewell visit to each of the facilities where she is so much appreciated.
FYI, she is an excellent certified therapy cat, and I do hope to continue that volunteering with her, on a reduced basis. At the very least i hope she stabilizes well enough in the short term to have a farewell visit to each of the facilities where she is so much appreciated.