How To Care For A Diabetic Cat

Learn How To Care For A Diabetic Cat Through The Antics Of The Sweet Family, starring Merriadoc Sweet

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[ambrosesweet]

Hi everybody!! It is Ambrosesweet, the maker of this video. I've gotten many comments from viewers in the past that I have wrong info in this video. This video was for entertainment purposes only!!!! Do not attempt to believe that people that post stuff to youtube actually are experts or or know what they are talking about! And for those thinking they are clever and call me stupid, READ THE OTHER COMMENTS before you think you're genius and get all self-righteous. For all others, enjoy...

[ambrosesweet]

For those that have cared, Merriadoc (AKA Merry) is doing GREAT! He is now off insulin and feeling better than he has in months. For all of you diabetic cat owners out there, DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE! Things will get better! Just have the patience and love for your pet that they deserve and good things are just around the corner!

[drkcp19]

Your video is adorable but your cat has diabetic neuropathy. My cat had the same thing. They literally walk on their knees. It will clear up on its own but only if the blood sugar is well controlled. My cat now walks upright again. You might want to check with your vet as to why it hasn't cleared up.

[ambrosesweet]

Thanks for the worry, but this video was shot months ago, just a couple weeks after he came down with diabetes, now the neuropathy is no more. Merriadoc is doing great!

[feralfriend]

nice video. :) a few things...i think you mean 2 units of lantus, not 2 cc (that would be 20 units far too much for any cat). also your sweet kitty looks like he has neuropathy (walking on hocks). you might want to go to the Feline Diabetic Message Board for help with that.

[ambrosesweet]

Yes, for all those that are reading this: DO NOT TAKE THIS VIDEO AS ANYTHING MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT. Merry does get 2 UNITS, not 2 CCs. And the neuropathy is all gone.

[YellowMelle]

Thanks for this... we are awaiting test results to see if our cat is also diabetic. We are... well a bit worried about it for selfish reasons (ie: we have a camping trip coming up and we won't be able to go if we have to stay home. Also: money) but your cat life seems (or seemed at the time, rather) fairly normal doesn't it?

A bit fearmongering for commenters to suggest you are "killing cats" by making a dosage error in your video. Who gets their prescription off of youtube?

[mochafusion]

Thanks for your video - it was really helpful to see another family with three cats manage when one is diabetic. Miles (who looks a lot like Merry!) was diagnosed a few months ago but he is still not properly regulated, so I'm trying to learn all I can so we can get him on the road to recovery. Thanks!~

[fleagle1997]

@ambrosesweet thank you so much for this video! My cat , Lucky has diabetes. He is on Lantus Insulin and diabetic food. Marriadoc is so cute. Dont worry when you said 2ccs of insulin i knew you ment 2 units. Thank you!

[ivytattoos]

No more insulin for Merry? that's wonderful. My cat Chaos is on a similar treatment, only he gets 2.5 units, and he's doing great, but he's been on insulin for almost a year now and I don't see him getting off it.

[Ljrags]

Thank you for posting this. The video made me much more confident about taking care of our kitty who became diabetic this past May. Followed vet's directions and your attitude. Kitty is off insulin now and doing great!

[dogsarebetter]

Good to know your feeding all canned.

[celiacchik]

I noticed the cc mistake as well my daughter is diabetic but I could see by looking at the unites syringe that it was units, someone could kill there cat by doing this and not reading the comment side, and for those of you that son't understand diabetes it is not always food that caused this, a virus or autoimmune s disorder can build antibodies that can attack the cells that produce insulin like type one diabetes totally unrelated to type two. very cute video I loved it.

[kikiidoggie]

It's just a shame that pet foods are the cause for this to begin with. All your babies are precious.

[bohemianbee1]

My kitty has diabetes too...its nice to see there are more people willing to take care of their cats..even with diabetes.  Your video made me giggle because my day is pretty much the same ... its worth it for sure.

[DelphinusMinor]

Diabates FTW!