My diabetic cat won't eat her special food. Can she have Fancy Feast?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Bobtail Shorthair | Female | 7 years and 11 months old | 9 lbs
My cat is ten yrs old and recently diagnosed with diabetes I give her 1 unit of insulin 2 times a day the food they gave me she will not eat!! So I'm thinking to put her on Fancy Feast she lost 6lbs and she needs something that appeals to her so I'm wondering if that is an ok food for her ???
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Published on August 17th, 2019
It is very important for diabetics to eat a consistent diet each day in order to match insulin prescription to energy intake and demand. You should discuss your concerns with your vet as a new diet may require adjustment of her insulin requirement but if they will not eat the diabetic food then an acceptable, tasty alternative (preferably high protein and low carbohydrate) should be found as soon as possible!
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Published on November 12th, 2017
Some cats can go into remission from diabetes, however insulin it does need to be started initially at the same time as food. It doesn't work to just change to a diabetes diet. I would recommend scheduling an appointment with her veterinarian right away to do some blood testing and get her started on insulin. Good luck!
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