How can I care for my DKA cat at home without hospitalization?

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My DKA cat is drinking water little by little. Is this a sight of progression? I also gave him 2 units of insulin without him eating and he began to look better a bit. Is there any advice to help me do at home care , I can not afford hospitalization at the moment. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 9 years and 9 months old | 5.5 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry Tyiam is so sick! I would try to get urine dipsticks that measure the ketones and glucose in his urine. That way your Vet can try to guide insulin doses. It's not perfect but may help. I would also see if your Vet can prescribe and teach you how to give fluids under the skin and have you pick up an appetite stimulant. They could also provide instruction on safely syringe feeding. Tyiam should also be covered for a possible UTI. DKA's are difficult medical cases to even treat as a hospitalized patient. This is a hard condition to treat at home with out a trusted veterinarian to give guidance. I wish you the best!

How can I care for my DKA cat at home without hospitalization?

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