My cat has DKA. What can I do at home if I can't afford a vet?

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I was recently told my cat is a DKA cat , he hasn't been eating and yesterday he finally began drinking water. And walking a bit better from being lethargic . His breath has a scent of nail polish and all he does is sleep. I can't afford vet treatment, is there anything I can do at home to regulate and cure him ! Please please help. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 9 years and 9 months old | 5.5 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately this is a really tough disease to treat, even with veterinary care. Your cat would likely need to be on fluids and then start getting regulated on insulin to get his diabetes under control. Until his dehydration and blood sugar is under control he will probably still be lethargic and anorexic. I am sorry you're having to go through this with your cat. I wish there was more I could tell you. Best of luck.

My cat has DKA. What can I do at home if I can't afford a vet?

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