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Dodger was a stray that I trapped and adopted in October 2022. He had a bald belly and some patches of hair loss on his legs. The vet thought was a flea bite allergy and put him on prednisone. His hair grew back, but then he got diabetes. After a few months of insulin, he went into remission...

Sorry I have no advice, but I just want to chime in that I'm in the same situation. My cat has been on Prozac for 8 days now because of barbering and anxiety from another cat. I know it's early, but he's even more jumpy now than before. He has become anti-social and is no longer interested in...

It worked!!! The pill was way too big for the tiny opening, so I had to split the pill into fragments and work them into the tiny crevices. It took 3 treats. I covered the opening with the filling and then crushed some of the crunchy part and mushed it over the top. I was afraid if he tasted...

Thank you for this thread. I started Dodger on a long-term med a week ago and it's been a real struggle. He won't touch pill pockets or anything else I've tried to hide the pill in. Pilling has been a nightmare. The YouTube videos make pilling look so easy with their laid back, docile cat...

Thanks everyone for all these great ideas. I didn't even know where to begin before, but now I have lots of options. These are great!

Daryl is on raccoon watch for the night at the kitchen slider, and Dodger is learning how it's done from the safety of the kitchen table.

I still have to separate my cats during the day. They're getting along better, but not ready to be left alone together when I'm at work. The lower level of my tri-level house is mostly unused and currently just collecting junk. It has two high windows with a cabinet under one of them. Dodger...

Dodger loves to play, but Daryl isn't interested. Dodger gets a little rough with toys. He has a tunnel that he zooms in and out of like a crazy cat. It makes Daryl and my dog nervous. Daryl just watches him from the safety of the couch. I did brush both of them today on the floor. Will...

I adopted 3-yr-old male, Dodger, last October. (Long story--he showed up at my house and his previous owner didn't want him back.) My older male cat, Daryl, was not at all happy with this needy intruder. I did all of the introductory things and gated Dodger upstairs. Gradually I started...

Fionasmom, I'm only giving him the chicken wet food. Not sure how low carb it is though. I will definitely join that group. Thank you! After I wrote earlier, Dodger started to concern me. He got increasingly more sluggish, and then I saw him stagger a little like his back legs were giving...

They gave him fluids at the vet on Friday but didn't send me home with any. They didn't have me test him either. I am dropping him off Monday morning and they're keeping him for a while to do the UA and monitor him. I know it's not ideal, but the vet is doing their best to work with me. They...

My poor Dodger. The UA confirmed diabetes and he also has ketoacidosis. I know this makes it even more serious. The lab results showed GLU 56 and KET 1.5. Give it to me straight. Is this bad? They also gave him fluids because he was dehydrated and he got an enema. The vet said this is...

I did increase his Miralax tonight and he pooped a little. It was small and hard. Unfortunately, by the time I got home and heard the vet's message, it was too late to call them and discuss anything. Will call them first thing in the morning. All I've read about diabetes symptoms says that...

I came home to a message on my machine from the vet. The fructosamine test did indicate diabetes. She wants to test his urine to be sure. Dodger looks miserable and still not pooping. Hopefully I can get him in tomorrow and start the insulin before the weekend. I had a cat with CKD and had...

Thanks fionasmom, that is comforting!