25 Responses for "How To Test Your Diabetic Cat’s Blood Sugar At Home"

1. dbohls October 14th, 2009 at 1:41 am 1

   Mark, I found this video when my cat was fist DX. Then, I thought I saw you on felinediabetes again and you were considering lev or lantus. Can’t find you now for some reason. Are things going alright for buddy?

2. markNtime October 14th, 2009 at 9:27 pm 2

   thanks db! Buddy is doing fine! He was diagnosed almost 5 years ago - Feb 2005! He’s been on a small dose Lantus insulin twice daily for the past couple of years. He roams the garden, catches field mice and demands lap time. Buddy is proof that feline diabetes is a treatable, livable condition for cats. You can do this!

3. Leahruth October 17th, 2009 at 12:36 pm 3

   Thank you so much! I have to test my cat for the first time today and this really reassured me on what to do.

4. maltyri October 18th, 2009 at 6:02 pm 4

   Thank so much. I have tried to do this for several days with only limited results. Your video will really help me tomorrow ! Thanks again

5. Tinkertini3 October 21st, 2009 at 7:54 pm 5

   Thanks for this video! My kitty was just diagnosed with diabetes and we need to learn how to home test. I’m going to bookmark your video for future help!

6. warknit December 6th, 2009 at 2:34 am 6

   cats can get diabetes wow you lern something everyday

7. CeruleanSunFlower December 12th, 2009 at 11:42 pm 7

   Thank you for posting this. My cat was just diagnosed and I will be starting treatment in the morning. I picked up her insulin today, and the pharmacist smirked a little, but when I asked for a glucose meter, she actually laughed. She had never been asked for one for a cat. My feelings were really hurt, but seeing the videos and all the comments reassured me that lots of people successfully test their cats and that my pharmacist is just really ignorant and insensitive.

8. bradphillips3180 December 20th, 2009 at 6:07 pm 8

   I would highly recommend getting a feline specific glucometer for accuracy. They are available online at places like 800petmeds.

9. XXX2819 December 21st, 2009 at 2:20 pm 9

   What an awesome cat, my cat looks just like him. Great vid by the way, I watched it many times before our cat’s official diagnosis. Hows Buddy doing? Is he off the juice yet?

10. bohemianbee1 January 7th, 2010 at 4:52 pm 10

    Thank you so much for this video!
    My diabetic cat has been on insulin for over a year but I had not learned to test till this week and this video really helped…I was able to finally prick the correct area and get a large enough blood sample…no more pincushin ears for Lil’ Roo…I and her thank you!

11. ladyofshalott January 8th, 2010 at 5:04 pm 11

    This video is great. I’ll be getting a One Touch Ultra Meter hopefully sometime next weekend. So this video is really helpful. I’m glad Buddy is doing well!

12. dulciefw January 9th, 2010 at 1:25 pm 12

    Great video - thanks!

13. stlbilliken2001 January 15th, 2010 at 7:22 pm 13

    Thank you for posting this video. Our 15 year old male Congo was just diagnosed with diabetes and we’re starting the at home glucose testing tonight. This video gives me a little more confidence - we’ll see how it goes!

14. broshbriannerod January 27th, 2010 at 1:45 am 14

    Boy that was extremely funny. It was like a scene in hangover… what was it again… I’ll find it at freemoviebon anza , c O m and get back to you.

15. robertcruickshank February 3rd, 2010 at 11:19 am 15

    Great video- your cat is a bit more patient than mine. As another commenter mentioned, I use a bit of vaseline on her ear to help the blood bead nicely.

16. celiacchik February 23rd, 2010 at 4:45 pm 16

    Thank you my daughter is diabetic and I would of never thought about taking out the lancet the snap of the pricker would probably cause the cat to jump!

17. Hcontos March 6th, 2010 at 3:14 am 17

    Thanks for posting this. We can’t afford the weekly vet visits to have our kitty’s blood sugar tested! So they gave us urine strips. My poor kitty has been isolated all day, in hopes of catching a urine sample!!! I think we will invest in a glucometer!

18. dropouts March 11th, 2010 at 2:32 pm 18

    too much trouble
    just get a new cat

19. trudocm March 11th, 2010 at 3:01 pm 19

    Thank you SO much! Mimi was diagnosed 2 days ago; you would think it would be easy for me since I have been type 1 close to 50 years! but my vet did not tell me I could test her ,and I have been going crazy over whether she might have lows while I am at work This will help a lot. You’ve done a really great thing here. (BTW, since I have been on an insulin pump for 20 years, I hav e to re-establish a more routine schedule, for her.)

20. susanbunch1980 March 23rd, 2010 at 1:39 am 20

    Very impressive! This is exactly the answer I was looking for, you should upload your video to this site, Ewisdomtv

21. clevii March 25th, 2010 at 7:28 pm 21

    For people who are going to start this - good for you! it is the best way to get your cat’s blood glucose regulated so they feel good. Of course, it might take a while to get your cat to be as calm as Buddy ! We first got our cat used to the equipment & process with ‘ dry runs’ where we went through all the motions but without actually poking him and gave little ( no-carb) dried salmon treats as a reward. We still always give him a treat for jumping up for his test and a treat after it.

22. Kivstev March 26th, 2010 at 10:30 pm 22

    Best part of you ended up on a piece of tissue in your mama’s trash can

23. Ishhkabibble June 1st, 2010 at 1:44 am 23

    is there any way u can do it without hurting buddie?

24. stormygirl2009 June 2nd, 2010 at 12:07 pm 24

    Hi there! I have a cat Elly that is 12yrs old and was just diagnosed. Any tips? Your video does help alot. I didnt even know I could test my cats sugar myself…. Do you give buddy the same dosage all the time.

25. xAcousticAngelx June 3rd, 2010 at 12:58 pm 25

    @markNtime easy testin for you my friend.. you haven’t met my cat lucy. She wont let me do that even if i had magic powers lol