Our cat was diagnosed with diabetes, and suddenly I was learning about insulin, low-carb foods, glucose monitoring, and syringes. These are the products we've actually used or seriously researched while caring for a diabetic cat. I only recommend pro...
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Low-Carb Food
Low Carb Treats
Litter Box Essentials
Testing & Monitoring
Supplements
Comfort
Low-Carb Food
Finding a food your cat will actually eat can be just as important as finding one that's low in carbohydrates. Every cat is different, so don't get discouraged if the first option isn't the right fit.
High Protein, Low Carb Cat Food
Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein™ Cat Food - feed protein, not plants
High Protein, Low Carb Cat Food
Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food Dinner Morsels
I alternated this with Dr. Elsey's because Singa enjoyed the variety. It was another higher-protein, lower-starch option that fit well into his overall nutrition plan.
Epigen 90™ High Protein & Starch Free Dry Dog & Cat Food
Singa absolutely loved these. They became one of those foods I always wanted to keep on hand because I knew he'd eat them even on days when his appetite wasn't great.
All kitties love treats so be sure to have some low-carb options available.
It can be very difficult to fins cat treats that are low carn AND that they will eat. These are favorite, not just for the diabetic kitty…but all of them!
Cats with uncontrolled diabetes often urinate much more than usual. These products made cleanup easier while we worked with our veterinarian to get things under control.
One of the biggest struggles with diabetic cats (and those in kidney failure) is managing the litter box. This is an effective system that uses super absorbent pee pads to collect urine. Then, you're only throwing away the pads (and scooping any fece...
Purina Tidy Cats Breeze XL All-in-One Litter
Excellent Odor Control and Long Lasting
Purina Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Pellets
The Amazon Basics pads fit the Breeze System perfectly and save money.
Amazon Basics Cat Pad Refills, Fresh Scent, 60 Pack
Simplify litter box cleaning with a robot litter box.
WARCAT Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Gray, 10L
Testing & Monitoring
Home glucose monitoring sounded intimidating at first, but it became much less stressful with practice—and gave us much better information to share with our veterinarian.
Reliable, smooth, and easy to use.
UltiCare VetRx U-100 Pet Insulin Syringes 60ct
This is a very inexpensive blood glucose meter for home use. You can get detailed instructions and a range chart for kitties in the Feline Diabete Support Group on Facebook. Even if you hate FB, it's 100% worth it to join just to have access to this ...
ReliOn Platinum Blood Glucose Meter Kit
When you test 2 times a day you go through a lot of test strips. The Relion meter and test strips are one of the most economical choices while still being super reliable.
Platinum Blood Glucose Test Strips
Makes getting you blood samples as stress free as possible.
ReliOn 30G Ultra-Thin Lancets, 100-ct
Supplements
Necessary Vitamins for Diabetic Neuropathy
Doctor's Best Fully Active B12 1500 mcg Vegan
Comfort
Make sure your diabetic fur baby is comfortable
Encourage More Water Consumption with a Fountain
Best Cat Fountains
Sometimes diabetic kitties lose weight and need a little something extra to stay warm and toasty. This heated pet mat is purrfect.
Pet Heating Pad for Cats & Dogs, 5 Temps, Waterproof, Timer, 20x16
Essential Resources
The MOST helpful Group for Diabetic Cat Parents
Feline Diabetes Support Group | Facebook
Twice daily shots can feel overwhelming and nerve-racking. Learning to use a caliper can help ease some of the stress. You set your caliper once and that makes every single dose easy to pull and keeps dosing consistent with no guess work.
Digital Caliper for Accurate Insulin Dosing for My Cat
Neuropathy is a difficult thing to witness in your furry friend. This particular B12 can help with symptoms. Many cats will eat them without issue but they are also easy to crush and mis with wet food.
Cobalequin B12 to Support Your Cat's Immunity and Gut Health
Diabetic and CKD cats need to drink a lot of water and fountains are one way to intice them to drink more. This is a favorite fountain for our cats and it has a large capacity which is a huge help.
Best High Capacity Water Fountain for Multiple Cats Diabetic Cats CKD Cats
