Diabetes Talking

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Thanks to all you folks who answered this post.I can’t believe this vet….I have a 13 year old cat and if she started with these symptoms, a nonchalant vet like this one would be history…..!

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You should take your cat to another vet and get a second opinion.I have a hard time with the fact that this guy isn’t setting up some supportive care for your cat.As many in this group can tell you,there are a lot of lousy vets out there and sometimes it takes awhile to find a good one.I went through 3 vets before I found one that was absolutely incredible.Please see someone else so your kitty can get better. Zuzu22

Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned. That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible. The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier. I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

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Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

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I would get a second opinion. Your vet seems too nonchalant and not comprehensive enough. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

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Your vet sounds very uncaring.  I would get another opinion.  Losing a lot of weight can be due to a number of things including thryoid problems, diabetes, renal problems, pancreatitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and a host of other things.  If your vet has not done any bloodwork to rule out infection or hormone imbalances, he hasn’t done his job. In addition a runny nose could be attributed to an upper respiratory infection. Congestion can impede the ability to smell, and that may be another reason your cat isn’t eating.  Chlorpheniramine can be prescribed to stop the runny nose and help ease congestion.  You can try warming your kitty’s food in the microwave (warm not hot!) to enhance the smell.  Also try feeding him strong smelling fishy type food with a heavy odor. Please see another vet. Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

– Tally’s Page Tally’s Tales, Cat-Links and More! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/index.html

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Thanks to all you folks who answered this post.I can’t believe this vet….I have a 13 year old cat and if she started with these symptoms, a nonchalant vet like this one would be history…..!

Response:

You should take your cat to another vet and get a second opinion.I have a hard time with the fact that this guy isn’t setting up some supportive care for your cat.As many in this group can tell you,there are a lot of lousy vets out there and sometimes it takes awhile to find a good one.I went through 3 vets before I found one that was absolutely incredible.Please see someone else so your kitty can get better. Zuzu22

Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned. That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible. The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier. I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

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Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

Response:

I would get a second opinion. Your vet seems too nonchalant and not comprehensive enough. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

Response:

Your vet sounds very uncaring.  I would get another opinion.  Losing a lot of weight can be due to a number of things including thryoid problems, diabetes, renal problems, pancreatitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and a host of other things.  If your vet has not done any bloodwork to rule out infection or hormone imbalances, he hasn’t done his job. In addition a runny nose could be attributed to an upper respiratory infection. Congestion can impede the ability to smell, and that may be another reason your cat isn’t eating.  Chlorpheniramine can be prescribed to stop the runny nose and help ease congestion.  You can try warming your kitty’s food in the microwave (warm not hot!) to enhance the smell.  Also try feeding him strong smelling fishy type food with a heavy odor. Please see another vet. Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

– Tally’s Page Tally’s Tales, Cat-Links and More! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/index.html

Response:

Thanks to all you folks who answered this post.I can’t believe this vet….I have a 13 year old cat and if she started with these symptoms, a nonchalant vet like this one would be history…..!

Response:

You should take your cat to another vet and get a second opinion.I have a hard time with the fact that this guy isn’t setting up some supportive care for your cat.As many in this group can tell you,there are a lot of lousy vets out there and sometimes it takes awhile to find a good one.I went through 3 vets before I found one that was absolutely incredible.Please see someone else so your kitty can get better. Zuzu22

Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned. That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible. The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier. I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

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Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

Response:

I would get a second opinion. Your vet seems too nonchalant and not comprehensive enough. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

Response:

Your vet sounds very uncaring.  I would get another opinion.  Losing a lot of weight can be due to a number of things including thryoid problems, diabetes, renal problems, pancreatitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and a host of other things.  If your vet has not done any bloodwork to rule out infection or hormone imbalances, he hasn’t done his job. In addition a runny nose could be attributed to an upper respiratory infection. Congestion can impede the ability to smell, and that may be another reason your cat isn’t eating.  Chlorpheniramine can be prescribed to stop the runny nose and help ease congestion.  You can try warming your kitty’s food in the microwave (warm not hot!) to enhance the smell.  Also try feeding him strong smelling fishy type food with a heavy odor. Please see another vet. Hi, I have a 17 year old neutered cat that has lost a lot of weight recently. He’s had a runny nose for several months, I took him to the vet and he advised having his teeth cleaned.  That helped for a few weeks, but in the last month the runny nose has gotten worse and he’s lost a lot of weight. He won’t eat unless I wipe his nose clean for him so he can smell his food. I took him to the vet, and he said that there’s really nothing that can be done for him, he probably has a tumor and surgery wouldn’t be feasible.  The cat acts and seems to feel ok, he’s just getting really skinny now and his nose is runnier.  I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences, and what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks

– Tally’s Page Tally’s Tales, Cat-Links and More! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/index.html

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