That was interesting. In all my years being a Vet Tech I don't recall seeing pupils react that way. Gives me something to look out for, no pun intended.
Thanks for sharing! My cat was just diagnosed with diabetes (514). I can see the value of having a glucometer and keeping a record of test results so that hypoglycemia doesn't become a problem if he becomes more insulin sensitive with the diet change and insulin injections.
Thank you for this video! I just started insulin on my newly diagnosed cat and have been stressing myself over "is this Lethargy or is he just sleepy?" I'm glad Meepers is better and can rest a lot easier knowing what I should actually be looking for.
Same here with my cat! My cat was diabetic then went into remission and now diabetic again- but I think maybe she’s going into remission again. You have to watch for that too, your cat could suddenly go into remission and not need insulin anymore.
@@milliem8051 have you tried putting her on wetfood? i learned that dry food is full of carbohydrates and those are not needed for a cat and while it's not proven, it's definetly likely that carbohydrates is what gives cats diabetes.
Hi my cat has been diabetic for two years and something very important that I’ve learned before you go like grocery shopping or leave the house always check their sugar right before you leave it’s better if it’s high even because I have heard so many people say I only went to the store and they come home and find that their kitty has passed away from low sugar.
Thank you for this video! I just adopted a diabetic cat from a shelter, and because I'm not familiar with his "normal" yet I was worried I might miss signs of hypoglycemia.
Thank you. Awesome video and informative. Mt cat is just diagnosed with diabetes but is really skinny. I know now he has been having seizures, and I will try the corn syurp. You did a great job in this video!
Omg this is terrifying!. I have a diabetic cat and this is my worst fear!..I pray she'll never have a hypoglycemic episode..I know honey on the gums help...
Hello. I have a cat newly diagnosed with diabetes. I am learning how to do the blood glucose test and I give the insulin every 12 hours. All is well with the diabetes part. However, she has a chronic condition of IBS (irritable bowel) so on occasion she will vomit her food up and I’m afraid she could become hypoglycemic. Sometimes it’s just a hairball but I am concerned she could become hypoglycemic and have a seizure. Your video is very helpful because as you suggested, I can always give her the Karo syrup if she shows the signs that your kitty Turtle showed. Great video!
My 8 year old cat was just diagnosed with diabetes. The symptoms we noticed: huge increase in urination, lethargic and rapid weight loss. After a month of symptoms we took him in. His glucose check was 374, very high. A week later 200, a week later 254, and a week after that 304. He is getting 2.5 - 3.5 units of Lantus every 12 hours. He is very good for his car rides, but he is still struggling with guarding the water bowls and lots of urinating. Ordering a brand new vile of Lantus next week to see if his numbers will stabilize, this has been hard. We go thru 38 lbs. of Scoop Away litter per week, it's a lot! Very concerning.
Hello Doc. Im in my first year of study in animal care and hello from NZ. I'm doing my assignment portfolio on the urinary system and FLUTD. Using your vids as study material. Thank-you for all the vids.
No, but we have to learn anatomy and structure . being a vet or vet nurse doesn't interest me but dissecting (anatomy) does. I will probably go into the Law side next year for animal welfare.
My cat was never overweight-only 10 to 11 lbs; less than 3 yrs old when diabetic, and would not eat soft canned food no matter what, but will eat Science Diet Hairball and Urinary hard kibble 2 x D and has real salmon treats as treats or chicken as treats. Insulin 2 x D 2 units every 12 hours. Monitor her glucose with vet every 3 months to keep from ketoacidosis. Why do they get diabetes if they are slim and eat healthy food? When the cat first was diagnosed, glucose was 300 to 350, and then, stayed stablized at 2 units.
Loved your presentation! So full of good info! My 4 yr old cat just got diabetes diagnosis. His urinary and water intake symptoms started coincidentally with horrible disruptive construction to replace all our pipes in the home( so he stayed under the bed for 2 weeks! ). We are 70 somethings and the house is pretty quiet normally. He is not obese and his symptoms are about gone (his intake is ⅞ to 1 ¼ cup a day- monitored for a week). We are thinking about stress-induced hyperglycemia as an alternative diagnosis and wondered if he should have a fructosamine test now? Vet says not possible but Cornel and Merck Vet Manual say yes. How long do we wait to do it to allow for stress to recede? He's had 2 blood glucose tests- 450, then after 2 wks of DM food it was 375. He never had blood glucose tested before these symptoms. Can we safely wait on insulin and try diet and then retest? Your timely answers would be such a help. Contractictions everywhere and we are stumped! Keep up the good work! Hunny
I replaced roof and siding on my house and it pushed my cat into diabetes. I discovered that she was riding the line of diabetes for 8 years. She would have symptoms every time there was a stressful event. Vet treated it with steroids.
My cat was missing for several days and when we found him he refused to eat, was trembling slightly, and very lethargic. We rubbed some corn syrup in his mouth and are hoping for the best before we bring him to the vet tomorrow.
I am heartbroken I have T1 diabetes and know how hypos feel like ... I cant imagine how hard this must be on a cat as its a terrible experience when you kind of know what is happening to you...
My cat gets diarrhea every time I feed canned food now, so I cannot. I have tried gradually introducing a couple brands and same thing happens. This only started happening over the past year or so, she is almost 13. Do you have any suggestions for wet food that would be less likely to give her diarrhea?
Instead of dextrose could she have unsulphured molasses I'm just thinking what would the fur baby parents would have around the house to give if the sugar drops again and I hope the family has a meter to check her when she gets home peace and blessings to turtle and family
Super informative video. The spontaneous dilation, back legs and mouth/breathing were very curious. My cat has been a little bit overweight and I've been wondering if dry cat food is kind of bad for cats and dogs, since they wouldn't normally eat grains out in the wild. It's convenient, though. I tested my cat for the first time because she's always so hungry -- and it was like 45. Maybe I didn't do it right or something was wrong with the test strip. She's not diagnosed diabetic nor on any meds. I'm a little confused about the Type of diabetes that cats are prone to -- one site said it was Type 1, but you're saying Type 2, which, if it's diet induced would make more sense. I suppose it could be either in a specific case?
A new study has shown that cats fed dry food have an increased risk of developing diabetes, and it's no wonder as dry food doesn't remotely resemble in any way, shape, or form a diet that is appropriate for cats, who are obligate carnivores. veterinarypracticenews.com/study-cats-eating-dry-food-have-increased-risk-for-developing-type-2-diabetes/ catinfo.org and feline-nutrition.org have very good information on how cats should be fed.
Meaper is a dilute tortie, maybe that's why you kept referring to "him" as a "her." If Meaper is indeed a male, then he's a rare Male tortie as the color is sex linked and almost always female. Males are possible but are usually sterile and many don't survive early infancy. Was Meaper a male,Dr. Martinez? Very interesting case!
off topic here, i have a shih tzu,who is licking at his belly a lot,he seems to be itchy a lot, i have him groomed every 3 months, i have been putting hibitane hydren cream on the llittle bites he is leaving on his belly,and have been giving him half an allergy pill,does it sound like he has a yeast or staph infection? what else can i do? can i use a solution of povidone iodine,instead of antibotics? thank u,,,,,Emily
I suggest going to the vet,and if you can a dermatologist. They can determine if your dog has any infections. They may also have allergies, and that could go along with the bacterial or yeast infection. Has anything changed recently? Does he lick anywhere else, like his paws? Are you on antibiotics and are they helping?
One of my dachshunds has this problem when the grass is long In my backyard, and my vet gives her Temaril when she has an outbreak, which has a steroid and an antihistamine in it. Additionally, since she will not let me bathe her, I gently rub all of her hot spots with a cool, wet washcloth, dry her off, then rub a sulfur-based save wherever she is itching.
Omg poor turtle..i almost die watching...please answer my question doc....my cat is on a raw food base diet since 4 month of age..she is 3 yrs now...does she get the risk to become a diabetic??
Thank you so much :) because the vet I take her for boost vaccine , doesn't agree 100% with the raw diet...but I still feed my cat 100% raw...The vet said she has beautiful teeth! Thank you for taking the time :)
If you give a cat grain free you have to adjust the insulin big time or sometimes no insulin at least that’s my experiences. All my cats love epigen 90 Wysong dry food and it’s diabetic friendly, very healthy food and it’s for dogs and cats
Cats get addicted to the dry food. Its like kitty crack. Best not to feed at all becoz its high carb. Definitely not good for kitties which need high protein. Switch to canned wet food or raw. Then no diabetes, unfortunately I learned all this the hard way.
Me too. My cat would only eat dry food then after he got crystals, bladder infection bladder problems I switched to a urinary dry food and one can of wet food a day. Now he has diabetes and I'm mad and blame myself. I don't know how I can test him. His insulin and stuff just came in and I'm going to start soon and scared. He gets aggressive with anything he doesn't like or want done.
And I had to take away his dry food for a while the first time I started feeding him wet food I literally had to starve him for days to get him to finally eat it. I was going to cry. Now he can't have any dry food. But I did see they make a diabetic dry food I was thinking of buying but it's very expensive. Right now I'm just feeding him cat pate wet food. He likes the gravy more and does not really like the pate but they say that's the best for diabetic cats.
fktcd If the camera isn't deceiving us, it's a diffuse tortoise shell, which is a variation of calico...or you could call calico a variation of tortoise shell. They are usually female because it's a sex linked trait that requires at least two X chromosomes, but occasionally you get a male with an XXY karotype. In humans, that's called Klinefelter Syndrome. Interestingly, people with Klinefelter's syndrome are at an increased risk for diabetes.
@@bettysmith7045 hyper and hypoglycemia can cause strokes and mini strokes, as well as seizures. But I guess you're a vet or a nurse and know this? Take a fucking chill pill.
turtle meaper? haha what a name. those seizures were scary, I'm so glad you fixed him
That was interesting. In all my years being a Vet Tech I don't recall seeing pupils react that way. Gives me something to look out for, no pun intended.
Impressive intervention. I wish you were our vet.
Poor Turtle Meeper, I am diabetic too Meeps...I know how you feel baby!!!
Poor bb :( Must've been so scary for him. I'm glad he got better. I hope he stays well.
Thanks for sharing! My cat was just diagnosed with diabetes (514). I can see the value of having a glucometer and keeping a record of test results so that hypoglycemia doesn't become a problem if he becomes more insulin sensitive with the diet change and insulin injections.
What a handsome boy! I hope he did well after this visit.
Thank you for this video! I just started insulin on my newly diagnosed cat and have been stressing myself over "is this Lethargy or is he just sleepy?" I'm glad Meepers is better and can rest a lot easier knowing what I should actually be looking for.
Same here with my cat! My cat was diabetic then went into remission and now diabetic again- but I think maybe she’s going into remission again. You have to watch for that too, your cat could suddenly go into remission and not need insulin anymore.
@@milliem8051 have you tried putting her on wetfood? i learned that dry food is full of carbohydrates and those are not needed for a cat and while it's not proven, it's definetly likely that carbohydrates is what gives cats diabetes.
Hi my cat has been diabetic for two years and something very important that I’ve learned before you go like grocery shopping or leave the house always check their sugar right before you leave it’s better if it’s high even because I have heard so many people say I only went to the store and they come home and find that their kitty has passed away from low sugar.
Thank you for this video! I just adopted a diabetic cat from a shelter, and because I'm not familiar with his "normal" yet I was worried I might miss signs of hypoglycemia.
Great work doc! Thanks for sharing the video, good info! I hope he is much better now.
Ty Doctor Greg such a pretty cat. I have never seen that eye thing before.
Thank you. Awesome video and informative. Mt cat is just diagnosed with diabetes but is really skinny. I know now he has been having seizures, and I will try the corn syurp. You did a great job in this video!
Great video thanks for sharing
My experience of (one) cats with diabetes is that you constantly need to adjust their insulin dosage from week to week.
Poor baby. I hope he's feeling better now.
OMG look at meeps pupils...wowwww! never before wow!
Omg this is terrifying!.
I have a diabetic cat and this is my worst fear!..I pray she'll never have a hypoglycemic episode..I know honey on the gums help...
By Karo Syrup And A Pet Tube feeder .
He looks pissed off.... sad but in an emotional way... the look in his eyes reflect suffering. Poor thing i hope he recovered.
Hello. I have a cat newly diagnosed with diabetes. I am learning how to do the blood glucose test and I give the insulin every 12 hours. All is well with the diabetes part. However, she has a chronic condition of IBS (irritable bowel) so on occasion she will vomit her food up and I’m afraid she could become hypoglycemic. Sometimes it’s just a hairball but I am concerned she could become hypoglycemic and have a seizure. Your video is very helpful because as you suggested, I can always give her the Karo syrup if she shows the signs that your kitty Turtle showed. Great video!
My 8 year old cat was just diagnosed with diabetes. The symptoms we noticed: huge increase in urination, lethargic and rapid weight loss. After a month of symptoms we took him in. His glucose check was 374, very high. A week later 200, a week later 254, and a week after that 304. He is getting 2.5 - 3.5 units of Lantus every 12 hours. He is very good for his car rides, but he is still struggling with guarding the water bowls and lots of urinating. Ordering a brand new vile of Lantus next week to see if his numbers will stabilize, this has been hard. We go thru 38 lbs. of Scoop Away litter per week, it's a lot! Very concerning.
Hello Doc. Im in my first year of study in animal care and hello from NZ. I'm doing my assignment portfolio on the urinary system and FLUTD. Using your vids as study material. Thank-you for all the vids.
are you becoming a veterinarian?
No, but we have to learn anatomy and structure . being a vet or vet nurse doesn't interest me but dissecting (anatomy) does. I will probably go into the Law side next year for animal welfare.
zaimah Diamond really interesting, indeed
6:06 when they are on insulin are you able to change up the food? Or do you have to stay with the exact food type the dr prescribed?
My cat was never overweight-only 10 to 11 lbs; less than 3 yrs old when diabetic, and would not eat soft canned food no matter what, but will eat Science Diet Hairball and Urinary hard kibble 2 x D and has real salmon treats as treats or chicken as treats. Insulin 2 x D 2 units every 12 hours. Monitor her glucose with vet every 3 months to keep from ketoacidosis. Why do they get diabetes if they are slim and eat healthy food? When the cat first was diagnosed, glucose was 300 to 350, and then, stayed stablized at 2 units.
Hello Dr. Greg
What are the normal b.g for cats and dogs?
I appreciate your youtube videos so much! Thank you
Bethany Cho Normal is around 100. Its great if we can keep diabetics in the 100-200 range
Loved your presentation! So full of good info!
My 4 yr old cat just got diabetes diagnosis. His urinary and water intake symptoms started coincidentally with horrible disruptive construction to replace all our pipes in the home( so he stayed under the bed for 2 weeks! ). We are 70 somethings and the house is pretty quiet normally. He is not obese and his symptoms are about gone (his intake is ⅞ to 1 ¼ cup a day- monitored for a week).
We are thinking about stress-induced hyperglycemia as an alternative diagnosis and wondered if he should have a fructosamine test now?
Vet says not possible but Cornel and Merck Vet Manual say yes. How long do we wait to do it to allow for stress to recede?
He's had 2 blood glucose tests- 450, then after 2 wks of DM food it was 375. He never had blood glucose tested before these symptoms.
Can we safely wait on insulin and try diet and then retest?
Your timely answers would be such a help. Contractictions everywhere and we are stumped!
Keep up the good work!
Hunny
I replaced roof and siding on my house and it pushed my cat into diabetes. I discovered that she was riding the line of diabetes for 8 years. She would have symptoms every time there was a stressful event. Vet treated it with steroids.
My cat was missing for several days and when we found him he refused to eat, was trembling slightly, and very lethargic. We rubbed some corn syrup in his mouth and are hoping for the best before we bring him to the vet tomorrow.
What's brand of food ?
How much kg is a cat consider as overweight ? Today I tried to give my cat raw food but he doesnt even want to smell.
My cat is being tested in a few days for Diebetes
This is TERRIFYING.
I am heartbroken I have T1 diabetes and know how hypos feel like ... I cant imagine how hard this must be on a cat as its a terrible experience when you kind of know what is happening to you...
Why was Meeper doing the thing with his mouth/tongue around 2:40? Is that part of the seizure?
ThatOneChick That was part of the seizure/episode
My cat gets diarrhea every time I feed canned food now, so I cannot. I have tried gradually introducing a couple brands and same thing happens. This only started happening over the past year or so, she is almost 13. Do you have any suggestions for wet food that would be less likely to give her diarrhea?
Like crack. 😀 Thanks doc well done.
If a cat with an NG tube is hypoglycemic and has no IV access, can caro syrup be given through the feeding tube?
Instead of dextrose could she have unsulphured molasses I'm just thinking what would the fur baby parents would have around the house to give if the sugar drops again and I hope the family has a meter to check her when she gets home peace and blessings to turtle and family
:'( poor Baby
As this is a tri-colored male cat, that would indicate he has an XXY karotype correct?
My cats the same way he's got gold black and white fur
I have a diabetic cat...why didn't my vet tell me to put him on canned food?
Super informative video. The spontaneous dilation, back legs and mouth/breathing were very curious. My cat has been a little bit overweight and I've been wondering if dry cat food is kind of bad for cats and dogs, since they wouldn't normally eat grains out in the wild. It's convenient, though. I tested my cat for the first time because she's always so hungry -- and it was like 45. Maybe I didn't do it right or something was wrong with the test strip. She's not diagnosed diabetic nor on any meds. I'm a little confused about the Type of diabetes that cats are prone to -- one site said it was Type 1, but you're saying Type 2, which, if it's diet induced would make more sense. I suppose it could be either in a specific case?
A new study has shown that cats fed dry food have an increased risk of developing diabetes, and it's no wonder as dry food doesn't remotely resemble in any way, shape, or form a diet that is appropriate for cats, who are obligate carnivores.
veterinarypracticenews.com/study-cats-eating-dry-food-have-increased-risk-for-developing-type-2-diabetes/
catinfo.org and feline-nutrition.org have very good information on how cats should be fed.
Meaper is a dilute tortie, maybe that's why you kept referring to "him" as a "her." If Meaper is indeed a male, then he's a rare Male tortie as the color is sex linked and almost always female. Males are possible but are usually sterile and many don't survive early infancy. Was Meaper a male,Dr. Martinez?
Very interesting case!
Exactly what I was wondering.
Poor kitty 😢 I have hypoglycemia just as well .. it's no fun
off topic here, i have a shih tzu,who is licking at his belly a lot,he seems to be itchy a lot, i have him groomed every 3 months, i have been putting hibitane hydren cream on the llittle bites he is leaving on his belly,and have been giving him half an allergy pill,does it sound like he has a yeast or staph infection? what else can i do? can i use a solution of povidone iodine,instead of antibotics? thank u,,,,,Emily
I suggest going to the vet,and if you can a dermatologist. They can determine if your dog has any infections. They may also have allergies, and that could go along with the bacterial or yeast infection. Has anything changed recently? Does he lick anywhere else, like his paws? Are you on antibiotics and are they helping?
One of my dachshunds has this problem when the grass is long In my backyard, and my vet gives her Temaril when she has an outbreak, which has a steroid and an antihistamine in it. Additionally, since she will not let me bathe her, I gently rub all of her hot spots with a cool, wet washcloth, dry her off, then rub a sulfur-based save wherever she is itching.
Poor kitty
Omg poor turtle..i almost die watching...please answer my question doc....my cat is on a raw food base diet since 4 month of age..she is 3 yrs now...does she get the risk to become a diabetic??
Andrea chefhouston Raw food is the best for cats. Good job!!
Thank you so much :) because the vet I take her for boost vaccine , doesn't agree 100% with the raw diet...but I still feed my cat 100% raw...The vet said she has beautiful teeth! Thank you for taking the time :)
If you give a cat grain free you have to adjust the insulin big time or sometimes no insulin at least that’s my experiences. All my cats love epigen 90 Wysong dry food and it’s diabetic friendly, very healthy food and it’s for dogs and cats
Amazing a iv on a cat I’m super shocked
That cat looks angry
Poor baby
Poor cat!!!
Cats get addicted to the dry food. Its like kitty crack. Best not to feed at all becoz its high carb. Definitely not good for kitties which need high protein. Switch to canned wet food or raw. Then no diabetes, unfortunately I learned all this the hard way.
Me too. My cat would only eat dry food then after he got crystals, bladder infection bladder problems I switched to a urinary dry food and one can of wet food a day. Now he has diabetes and I'm mad and blame myself. I don't know how I can test him. His insulin and stuff just came in and I'm going to start soon and scared. He gets aggressive with anything he doesn't like or want done.
And I had to take away his dry food for a while the first time I started feeding him wet food I literally had to starve him for days to get him to finally eat it. I was going to cry. Now he can't have any dry food. But I did see they make a diabetic dry food I was thinking of buying but it's very expensive. Right now I'm just feeding him cat pate wet food. He likes the gravy more and does not really like the pate but they say that's the best for diabetic cats.
Vito Corleone
Is that cat really a HE, I've never seen a male calico
Outdated information dr Martinez. We feed only home made food vs raw food. Cane and dry food are full of starch which is sugar.
10:10
Isn't that a calico cat? They're always female.
fktcd If the camera isn't deceiving us, it's a diffuse tortoise shell, which is a variation of calico...or you could call calico a variation of tortoise shell. They are usually female because it's a sex linked trait that requires at least two X chromosomes, but occasionally you get a male with an XXY karotype. In humans, that's called Klinefelter Syndrome. Interestingly, people with Klinefelter's syndrome are at an increased risk for diabetes.
High protein ? Then you make trouble for their kidneys.
How to torture a cat.
The "weird dilation thing" are mini strokes. I can believe this vet didn't recognize it.
Find a new vet!
It is NOT a mini stroke, that was part of his seizure activity from having low blood sugar.
@@bettysmith7045 hyper and hypoglycemia can cause strokes and mini strokes, as well as seizures. But I guess you're a vet or a nurse and know this?
Take a fucking chill pill.
It would be fucking hilarious if that cat died while making this video.