Dear Elizabeth:

Thank you for taking the time to write about Wellness® Core Cat.

We love hearing stories like yours, and we are so happy to hear about your pet’s improvement because it is, after all, all about the pets.

For being so kind and sharing your good news with us, I am putting some complimentary coupons in the mail for you.

Thanks again for contacting us.

Heather
Representative
Consumer Affairs

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We attribute most of the success to her change of diet. Unfortunately, Rita would rather starve than eat canned cat food. So, the alternative has always been to find a good dry cat food for the feline diabetic. Formerly, she was eating Purina DM Dry, which regulated her to some extend, but she still needed insulin. The last few months she has been eating Wellness Core Dry. WOW! What a difference. Thanks Wellness!!!

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We currently have him on antibiotics, and are hoping for the best. It does look like he is on the way to recovery, so keep up the good thoughts. We will keep everyone posted on the site.

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Sent: 9/9/2005 01:38:13 PM
To: customerservice@lifescan.com
Subject: LFS ~ Web Site Comment

Considering that the BD website has information focused on pet diabetes, I was wondering why your company does not. Your meters are among the most popular for pet home testing, and I believe you need to address the issue, before you start losing the market share of diabetic pet owners.

What they wrote to me…

Thank you for visiting the LifeScan Web site and for taking the time to write to us. In response to your message, please know, LifeScan does not have FDA clearance for the use of LifeScan products to test the blood glucose levels of animals. Therefore, we cannot provide you with information regarding the accuracy and use of our meters when checking blood glucose levels of animals. However, we are aware that many pet owners purchase LifeScan Systems for use on their pets. We do know of a few web sites for pets with diabetes that may be helpful to you: Feline Diabetes

Geez… Well, at least they are fans of the Feline Diabetes Message Board!

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I just put her on the floor and stradle her gently between my legs. Then I put a warm sock filled with rice on her ear for a few minutes. Then I move the sock to the inside of the ear, and use the lancet to prick the edge of the ear. (You can see the veins running through, if you hold the ear to the light.)

I put the test strip in the meter right before I prick her, so that I can just grab it and put it up to the ear… and Voila! We have a sample.

FYI, I just started doing this a couple weeks ago, myself… piece of cake, once you get the hang of it.

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I found that the best prices, for insulin was Wal-Mart, though. Osco charged me $35 for the Humulin L, but when I priced it at Wal-Mart, it was $27.

I have not decided what to do with the used syringes, yet… I have held on to them. I think I will ask a few of the stores, like Wal-Mart, Osco & Walgreens about a sharps container. If it turns out that I have to buy one, then I think I will just use one of those laundry detergent plastic jugs instead.

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I test her blood glucose and urine every day, and inject her with insulin twice a day. Margherita seems to have more energy, and is a bit more alert the last couple of weeks than she has been in a long time.

In addition, I have joined a wonderful online support group for Feline Diabetes where I found this great letter…

Dear Mom,

I know it’s only been a couple of days, but there are a few things I’d like to tell you. First of all, you really do have to calm down, because you’re stressing me out.

Please at least let me get all the way out of the litter box before you start to inspect it.

Don’t stare at me while I’m eating. It makes me nervous. I need a little privacy please.

You really don’t have to follow me from one room to the next. I’m not doing anything that I haven’t done a million times before. I’m still trying to catch those pesky fish that live behind the glass. I’m chasing the dust bunnies under your desk. I’m waiting to catch (other cat) off guard so I can smack him and run. I’m doing all those catly things I’ve always done. I don’t need a perpetual audience.

Just because I’m sleeping, doesn’t mean that you need to wake me up and check on me every five minutes. I’m a cat. I sleep.

I feel hot because I’ve been lying in my favorite sunny spot in the office. Yes, that really is the only reason.

I know it would make you feel better if I slept in your bed with you, but it wouldn’t make me feel better. I’ve never done that before, so it would feel funny to start doing it now. Besides, I really like my bed. I’ve had it a long time, you know.

It doesn’t mean that something is wrong with me just because I don’t want to play. Don’t you remember the rules? When you want to play with me, I want to ignore you and treat you with disdain. I want to play with you when you are reading the newspaper or attempting to drink your first cup of coffee. This has always worked for us, so why would I want to change that now? So if I don’t want to play with you, it doesn’t necessarily mean that I don’t feel good. It means that I’m just being the cat I’ve always been.

Stop lecturing (boyfriend) every time you leave the house for five minutes. He has read everything you have. He was there at the vet’s when you picked me up. He knows all the signals/symptoms of hypo, and he knows what to do. He knows where the syrup is. How could he not, since it’s now in every room in the house. Remember when you told me that you would trust him with your life? Well trust him with mine. He loves you, and he won’t let anything happen to me.

You know that pounding headache you’ve had since last Monday? It might go away if you’d chill out just a little bit.

And lastly, every single sound I make need not be analyzed for meaning. Just because I speak to you, it doesn’t mean I’m sick or hurting or getting ready to go hypo. I’ve always been a very vocal kitty. Sometimes a meow really is just a meow.

Love,
Your Sugar Cat

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So, I have given up for the night, as I am already on Augmentin 875mg from another cat bite from a few days ago. She is also getting really weird with me about the regular insulin injections, and growling every time now. Dunno what to do.

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Unfortunately, I will have to wait a few days to receive my orders, which leaves some doubt time for Margherita’s home numbers. However, I will be home enough to check up on her this week. I have also had to work late the last couple of nights, and she has missed her PM dose which worries me a bit. The vet said that it should be no problem, though. I certainly hope so.

BID (2 times a day) dosing is getting the best of me too… I just started last week and it has been difficult to get the schedule down. I work several jobs, and at odd hours, as well. However, I have noticed that Margherita’s disposition has improved dramatically in the last week… So, I will make it work.

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