Comments on: PetMeds® Treating Feline Diabetes

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:12:07 +0000

I would check with 1800petmeds pharmacist on potential future availability. Other option would be to do on line search for product.

By: Jen Gunning

Jen Gunning — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:06:58 +0000

Our cat Murray (10 yrs old) recently was diagnosed with diabetes and has been taking Lantus with good results. When I bought the first vial, I was in a hurry to get it and get started. Now I’m looking around for other places to purchase the meds. I was wondering why Lantus isn’t available here and if it will be in the future. With young triplets at home and now a diabetic cat, I’m always looking for ways to streamline things and ordering online would be a great help! Thanks in advance for your reply

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:45:52 +0000

Thanks for sharing. Our pets certainly need exercise too to help with weight loss.

By: George

George — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:49:30 +0000

Well, I am 14 and I have the same problem. I weight 137lbs and want to loose at least 27 lbs, by the time I start high school, to get to the weight I need to be. What you can do is exercise at least 4-5 times a week, drink water, eat healthy foods, and try to move around a lot. Moving around will help you to lose weight even though you move a little. Keep track of your weight and the goal, which is the amount you want to lose. I hope this info will help you. Good luck =).

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:50:51 +0000

You are very welcome. Have a great day.

By: kurtisle

kurtisle — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 04:53:47 +0000

Thanks Doctors for your answers. And thank you Susan for your surely answer. I am sorry my ignorance bothers you so.

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 01:04:47 +0000

Milk is not needed by cats but many do tolorate it as a treat. Diabetes is multifactorial in both people and animals, especially with regard to diet, toxin exposure, genetics, even vaccination reactions etc

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 01:03:41 +0000

Many times diabetes in cats is due to dietary factors such as too much processed carbs or preservatives low quality ingredients present in dry food which many cats eat. Often feeding a high protein high fat low carb diet i.e meat based preferably home made diet is enough to often manage many diabetic cats. I have also found autoimmune responses to vaccination involved in diabetes in pets, as has been unknowingly to many humans been shown through research to be a factor as well.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:55:00 +0000

Cats do not need cow’s milk or any milk. Diabetes affects average weight livving creatures. You are not required to be fat to get diabetes:)

By: kurtisle

kurtisle — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:23:04 +0000

I find it amazing that my cat, who is far from overweight (full grown, 11 lbs.), who is lean and fairly active, for a 10 year old indoor animal, has diabetes! I am shocked. He never eats human food, except for 1% milk! How can that be??????