Feline Stroke Symptoms

I'm a lady neighbor's cat. In a word, she and I are civil, but our cats are buds which is the only reason I do. In recent days, I started to worry that the cat might be diabetic. I do not know who examine the cat, if necessary (it is on a limited budget and got the $ 5 rabies shots gives the Firehouse). My vet regularly, I just discovered, had a stroke and is close to its practice. The vet I use other senses that he is not the best for this (it is aimed more at the farm) and only has office hours two days a week. The nearest veterinary small animal is a significant player, I used once, do not like it, but my choices are limited. And as the lady with limited income is sedated (and will for some time) after surgery relay any veterinary visit will be on my dime, as I approach this as if I would never be repaid. I'm stretched too thin now, and I want to know what I'll deal if I decide to have the cat tested this, or any other vet.

So I would really appreciate someone to tell me exactly what tests are usually involved, and the estimated cost.

In a separate letter, I am going to list the symptoms / my comments in the hope that I can get advice on home treatment and dietary recommendations.

The cat is a male, neutered, DSH a dense, approximately 15 to 16 years.

Thank you.

The cost would be very basic price of $ 35 veterinary examination here, and the analysis of urine, which is where the vet. It would run around $ 15 (ask price), and perhaps a check of blood to the current chat is now ($ 10 in general).

However, if you can find an owner in your area who has a diabetic cat home tests, which they can use the meter and test strip on the cat for you. If the readings are really one way or the other, then you know that the cat has a problem.

Usually if a cat is to drink heavily, eat less and pee enough in the litter box almost to flood, what are the signs of diabetes or kidney problems.

Veterinarians may conduct an audit every three hours on the sugar in the blood, he seeks the ups and downs of the cat after they eat, to see if the peak glucose levels dramatically. Every veterinarian who has experience with diabetic cats can tell you the price.

A cat should be regulated insulin act really low energy, they feel like sh ** all the time. Sometimes, if the cat is at the limit, you can control it with high protein, low carbohydrate foods (no grain or corn in food) and with small meals every 2 or 3 hours. But you must know where the cat is the general condition first.

There are at least two very good advice on feline diabetes Yahoogroups, you can contact them and ask questions. I have a number of things that can be useful bookmark, but they do not list prices.

Once the cat is regulated, costs are low. $ 12 per month for mine. It is his insulin and syringes. You must purchase both the insulin, which is the high cost of this, but when you average per month is not so bad.

Well:
Increased thirst and urination: Because glucose can not enter cells, the levels of glucose in the blood are abnormally high (hyperglycemia). Glucose is filtered by the kidneys and is found in the urine (glycosuria). When it is filtered, it carries water with it. The animal is losing more water through urine than normal and must do it by drinking more.

Inappropriate Elimination: The increased urination may cause the cat is still urinating in his litter. This inappropriate urination can be one of the first signs of diabetes in cats. In addition, cats with diabetes can often develop urinary tract infections, which can also lead to inappropriate elimination.