Getting my 15 yr old off Prednisone he now needs insulin

[liz depiero]

Help I'm so scared. He's been diabetic about a month. How long will it take to wean him off the pred? He was on 5 everyday. Now 5 every 2nd day.

Has anyone else had a cat become diabetic after taking Prednisone?

Please pray for him

 

[stephanietx]

I haven't had a cat become diabetic, but my husband did. When our kitties are on pred, we do the 5 days, then every other day for 5 doses. Are you checking his blood sugar and giving him medication as needed for the diabetes?

 

[liz depiero]

I'm calling the vet today. He said 2 weeks or more. Will the sugar go down once pred is finished ( 2 weeks at least) ? Can't gv insulin till pred over. That'll be 6 weeks diabetic no care. Help!

 

[liz depiero]

Help I'm so scared. He's been diabetic about a month. How long will it take to wean him off the pred? He was on 5 everyday. Now 5 every 2nd day.

Has anyone else had a cat become diabetic after taking Prednisone?

Please pray for him

Thank you.

 

[silent meowlook]

What was your cat on Prednisolone for?
Insulin and Prednisolone can be given together. You have to learn to monitor your cats glucose levels at home. Not hard to do. What are you feeding?

 

[FeebysOwner]

That is a good question about what the Pred is being given for - and, how long your cat has been on it. Also, if he is overweight. If he is on Pred for gastrointestinal issues, sometimes Budesonide can successfully replace Pred, and it does not have the same effect on glucose/blood sugar that Pred does.