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his BG numbers are within the 100-230 range. I looked up hyperthyroidism and it does say that symptoms can mimic dementia but he doesn't have most of the hyperthyroidism symptoms - eg - he does not have: increased appetite, and increased thirst and urination. No vomiting, diarrhea, and...

Are you suspecting that there's a thyroid condition that causes dementia and/or dementia symptoms?

he's 13. Yes, we check his glucose at least 4x per day at home. He was tested for it in Oct 2022 and the levels were all normal. He did have surgery in June and I believe a full panel was done but I don't have that number.

Our 13 yo cat has dementia. A little history - He's been living with diabetes since Jan 2022. His numbers are regulated and his dose is 2 units of Lantus/2x per day. He has blood work regularly and sees our vet as needed. He is in very early stages of kidney disease but the dementia is the...

Hi. Our cat has diabetes and we've been treating him for over a year and a half. Food can be a factor - high carb food, crunchy food, etc. We've had to change Buddy's food a couple of times but there are a good amount of choices and prices. There is a forum called felinediabetes.com that we...

His range at home is around 130-200 on average. Sometimes he drops but not consistently and yes, 6 units is definitely on the high range. Our vet read off a list of symptoms of dementia and he had most of what he said but there is no definitive way to diagnose it.

@Alldara - he has had his blood pressure checked but that was probably 5 months ago and everything was fine. He is peeing normally and we do check for ketones, so everything is good there. but we can ask for his blood pressure to be taken again. Part of the reason we want to do it is because...

@silent meowlook and @fionasmom - He saw both a specialist and our regular vet. The specialist wanted to charge 3x as much as said that it is a simple surgery and our regular vet is fine. Her bigger concern was potential infection at some point vs cancer but couldn't rule that out either. We...

Yes, he has had pre-surgery blood work and is good to go. I should have said he is scheduled for surgery on Thursday, 6/1 and we are really worried.

Long post...sorry but we need some advice on whether to do thru with surgery. Our cat, Buddy, is 13 years old and has a cyst on his side that has been recommended we have removed. It started out very small from a nipple and we were told it was nothing to worry about. It has grown over time...

Wanted to update everyone - he went on his own last night! There was one large BM and then a few small lose ones that have followed. Going to call the vet to ask about the cisapride, lactulose and miralax dosage. He wasn't interested in eating much last night and didn't want a snack. We'll...

@FeebysOwner - yes, i agree with you and we feel it is motility as well. if he doesn't go tonight, we will go back to the vet in the morning for an enema. :(

@FeebysOwner - i read the link and the weird part is he has none of the symptoms of either. It could be neuropathy from the diabetes, maybe. It's the fact that he's not even trying that is so confusing.

Hi @iPappy - they took an xray last week when he was in and said that everything looks soft and not causing the colon to extend, so no blockages and no megacolon. Hi @Furballsmom - unfortunately, no. He's so weak and is not interested in playing, walking, etc. We've been trying to gently walk...

Buddy is 12 years old with diabetes and has recently not been well regulated. He has had bad constipation over the past three weeks, which has had us at to the vet three times. Once, he went on his own at the vet's office, once he had an enema and today he was given subq fluids and sent home...