Alternative healing for cats
I have a diabetic cat. We tried nutrition therapy; sometimes that's enough to get a cat's glucose levels in the good levels. However, that didn't work for my Oliver.
I talked things through with two different vets. Both recommend insulin injections 2x a day; the cost of therapy is about $200 a month. Add follow up vet visits and blood tests for at least a couple of months, we're talking about another $300 or so.
I'm just getting back on my feet after long-term un- or under- employment. I was hoping that someone could recommend a vet who is into alternative therapy, such as acupuncture, tinctures, herbs. Can anyone recommend anyone who does this kind of work? I am in NYC and would travel in the five boroughs to get the treatment.
Positive vibes to help me find the right practitioner also appreciated.
NJCher
(38,088 posts)Was so happy I could track it down.
The story I heard was about new services being offered in NYC's five boros to help people get the care they need for their pet.
Check this out--there might be some options for you:
http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/yourpet/vetcare.htm
Cher
p.s. years ago I went with a friend to a no-kill animal shelter. She was adopting a cat. I met the most charming cat there whose name was Oliver. I so wish I'd adopted him. I didn't because I have 3 at home. I regret that now.
I still think about him, dear, charming Oliver.
mysticalchick
(1,086 posts)but after some research at the urging of my vet. I put my diabetic cat on grain-free food (Evo, to be exact) and within almost a month, she was off insulin and doing fine. Vet said that often happens when you put them on high protein food. Might be worth a try.
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)but I don't know how it compares to Evo.
One of my kitties was drinking way more water than normal, which seemed like pre-diabetic or diabetic behavior, so I put her on Core and it's definitely made a big difference.
felix_numinous
(5,198 posts)I just got a new kitten and want him to have safe food. I will look for Wellness Core and Evo--hopefully I can find them at regular stores?
Digit
(6,163 posts)I found all sorts of flavors, in both wet and kibble.
Hopefully you can find what you are looking for there.
felix_numinous
(5,198 posts)I lost a kitty in 2007 that I was sure died because the food was tainted--it was in the news at the time. I don't ever want that to happen again...it's taken me this long to get another kitty.
I will try these
mysticalchick
(1,086 posts)Petflow.com (often has specials on good quality dog/cat food) and petfoodstation.com - free delivery on both over 49$, good prices and responsive customer service.
You won't find many grain free foods at regular stores - but there are lots of local pet stores (not chain ones) that do stock them and I like to buy local when I can.
Evo
Core wellness grain free
BFF (mostly tuna flavors - one of my cats barfs this up almost instantly and the other one adores it, go figure)
All that grain and filler really does a number on a diabetic cat. Evo really helped extend my cat's life.