Thank you for this educational video. A dear friend of mine almost had her senior diabetic cat euthanized before she realized it was an reaction to too much insulin. Change in medication produced immediate results and her kitty is doing quite well now.
I had the sound up when viewing this time and I think I heard her "trill" when you called her name. Very sweet, she was aware enough to hear you and try to re assure you. The trill is what a mama-cat would do with her kittens! Get well Zoey, your fans await!
Poor Zoey, what a difference in her behavior and appearance! I'm so glad that you are taking care of her and giving her a loving home with an enriching environment like "acting" to keep her spirits up. I'm sure she knows the tests you have to give her are for her own good, pets seem to understand that not all of their humans behavior is nuts, that some of it is for their own good. Well, maybe not the costumes but you get what I mean. Thanks for putting this out there.
Poor baby. I would have no idea how to spot a low blood sugar kitty, and I appreciate your posting this video -- and for hastening to add that you did not risk her life in so doing.
Poor, dear Zoey. Thank you for taking the time to tape and post this, Paul, because it may be instructive to others who do not know their cat is diabetic or hypoglycemic, or who may not understand how to properly treat those conditions. Thanks also for giving such a loving home to Zoey, Oscar and Ginger.
I'd never seen this vid of yours before Paul, Zoey sure doesn't look good here. Glad to know that she is doing much better and looks great on the recent videos.
I know you love your cats and that you take good care of them. I'm sorry Zoey is diabetic, but please, no more vids of her in distress. I have enough shit in my life, I need your comic twist to my day. I guess maybe becoming a spokerperson for home blood testing for cats would be a good thing; but I'll have to be more careful of what you are posting.
I do know that there our vet hospital has experienced some diabetic cats who are what our doctors term "transient diabetics" ... they eventually are ok and don't need insulin anymore. I'm not a doctor/vet. Just a tech. But, have seen this before. Maybe Zoey can take a break from insulin for awhile. Obviously, your vet will know best.
Awww, Mr. K. I had no idea Zoey was diabetic. I'm a vet tech and have worked for an ER Vet for years. We've seen so many cats like Zoey come in to us in crisis. I'm so thankful that you filmed this & that you knew what to do. God love you for going the extra mile to take care (and love) a diabetic kitty. And, thanks for the education you pass on to others!!
Found this channel by accident while looking to see if you had done any more chicken videos. Had to watch this one because Zoey looks just like my sweet Penny, who passed a few years ago. I feel really bad after seeing this because she used to walk around exactly like this near the end. She was 13+ and we, vet included, just chalked it up to old age. Now I wonder if she was borderline diabetic. :( Guessing the missing tail fur is due to the dry skin irritation that diabetics get.
@RhanorLilybet I've got her on a new insulin (Lantus glargine) and also switched her to wet food. She is doing MUCH better with her fur returning back on her tail and her weight up, etc. Also got her teeth cleaned and that also really helped!!
@klusmanp2 Glad to hear it - and trust me - I was not judging. Pets are like family. We do the best by them that we can, even if what we know to be best is not what others may think is best. Curious though, how did the teeth cleaning help? I know they say human heart health is related to our gum's health, but hadn't heard of any relation to cats or diabetes.
I agree with Venita! Poor Zoe! I"ve had two diabetic kitties and home tested the second one. My first diabetic almost died from an insulin overdose- she had lost a lot of weight and the vet never warned me that she might need less insulin. Home testing is easy and a lot cheaper than having it checked at the vets. Humans diabetics test their blood sugar before giving themselves a shot of insulin, it's the same for cats and is the safest way to go! all the best to you and your super sweet girl!
Oh no, Paul. I am so sorry this happened to Zoey---and twice. I am glad she's OK. Hypoglycemia is far less likely to happen if you are hometesting Zoey's blood glucose levels with a glucometer. You and Zoey are such public figures, that it would be awesome if you could become a "spokesperson" for hometesting. It can be self-taught...but this system won't let me give you a link. I can send you the link and some testing supplies if you like. Contact me at Venita @DCIN.info.
Thanks for sharing.
Houdi2 1 month ago
Thank you for this educational video. A dear friend of mine almost had her senior diabetic cat euthanized before she realized it was an reaction to too much insulin. Change in medication produced immediate results and her kitty is doing quite well now.
tygywoo 3 months ago
I had the sound up when viewing this time and I think I heard her "trill" when you called her name. Very sweet, she was aware enough to hear you and try to re assure you. The trill is what a mama-cat would do with her kittens! Get well Zoey, your fans await!
momkatmax 4 months ago
Poor Zoey, what a difference in her behavior and appearance! I'm so glad that you are taking care of her and giving her a loving home with an enriching environment like "acting" to keep her spirits up. I'm sure she knows the tests you have to give her are for her own good, pets seem to understand that not all of their humans behavior is nuts, that some of it is for their own good. Well, maybe not the costumes but you get what I mean. Thanks for putting this out there.
TheConchell 4 months ago
Poor little thing. It's a good thing she's better now.
rugbytlse 4 months ago
Poor baby. I would have no idea how to spot a low blood sugar kitty, and I appreciate your posting this video -- and for hastening to add that you did not risk her life in so doing.
sopranosd 4 months ago
Poor, dear Zoey. Thank you for taking the time to tape and post this, Paul, because it may be instructive to others who do not know their cat is diabetic or hypoglycemic, or who may not understand how to properly treat those conditions. Thanks also for giving such a loving home to Zoey, Oscar and Ginger.
Texas3Step 4 months ago
I'd never seen this vid of yours before Paul, Zoey sure doesn't look good here. Glad to know that she is doing much better and looks great on the recent videos.
Do you have to give her shots?
tobesograteful 4 months ago
how old is zoey?
michellemaecameron 4 months ago
I know you love your cats and that you take good care of them. I'm sorry Zoey is diabetic, but please, no more vids of her in distress. I have enough shit in my life, I need your comic twist to my day. I guess maybe becoming a spokerperson for home blood testing for cats would be a good thing; but I'll have to be more careful of what you are posting.
46mica 4 months ago
You should label this your public safety announcement channel...
sherri1228 4 months ago
I do know that there our vet hospital has experienced some diabetic cats who are what our doctors term "transient diabetics" ... they eventually are ok and don't need insulin anymore. I'm not a doctor/vet. Just a tech. But, have seen this before. Maybe Zoey can take a break from insulin for awhile. Obviously, your vet will know best.
thereseball 4 months ago
Awww, Mr. K. I had no idea Zoey was diabetic. I'm a vet tech and have worked for an ER Vet for years. We've seen so many cats like Zoey come in to us in crisis. I'm so thankful that you filmed this & that you knew what to do. God love you for going the extra mile to take care (and love) a diabetic kitty. And, thanks for the education you pass on to others!!
thereseball 4 months ago 6
This isn't the Zoey I'm used to seeing! What a huge 180! Poor baby, I'm glad she's doing better now. I didn't know she was diabetic.
mindyschocolate 4 months ago
Hope all is well with your Zoey.
v1ckers 4 months ago
Found this channel by accident while looking to see if you had done any more chicken videos. Had to watch this one because Zoey looks just like my sweet Penny, who passed a few years ago. I feel really bad after seeing this because she used to walk around exactly like this near the end. She was 13+ and we, vet included, just chalked it up to old age. Now I wonder if she was borderline diabetic. :( Guessing the missing tail fur is due to the dry skin irritation that diabetics get.
RhanorLilybet 5 months ago
@RhanorLilybet I've got her on a new insulin (Lantus glargine) and also switched her to wet food. She is doing MUCH better with her fur returning back on her tail and her weight up, etc. Also got her teeth cleaned and that also really helped!!
klusmanp2 4 months ago
@klusmanp2 Glad to hear it - and trust me - I was not judging. Pets are like family. We do the best by them that we can, even if what we know to be best is not what others may think is best. Curious though, how did the teeth cleaning help? I know they say human heart health is related to our gum's health, but hadn't heard of any relation to cats or diabetes.
RhanorLilybet 4 months ago
I agree with Venita! Poor Zoe! I"ve had two diabetic kitties and home tested the second one. My first diabetic almost died from an insulin overdose- she had lost a lot of weight and the vet never warned me that she might need less insulin. Home testing is easy and a lot cheaper than having it checked at the vets. Humans diabetics test their blood sugar before giving themselves a shot of insulin, it's the same for cats and is the safest way to go! all the best to you and your super sweet girl!
sryGOfish 6 months ago
Oh no, Paul. I am so sorry this happened to Zoey---and twice. I am glad she's OK. Hypoglycemia is far less likely to happen if you are hometesting Zoey's blood glucose levels with a glucometer. You and Zoey are such public figures, that it would be awesome if you could become a "spokesperson" for hometesting. It can be self-taught...but this system won't let me give you a link. I can send you the link and some testing supplies if you like. Contact me at Venita @DCIN.info.
vmaewood 6 months ago