My cat is diabetic. What safe treats can I give him without spiking blood sugar?

There are quite a lot of special treats for diabetic dogs on the market, although vegetables are usually the best natural choice. Here is an example for ready made treats: https://www.amazon.com/All-Natural-Diabetic-Treats-Approved/dp/B00DP4K238

I would recommend to cut them very gradually over two or three weeks time and do the same with food. This will allow his organism to adapt and maintain appetite (so you can give insulin).In the long term Metabolic food (Hills) (low carbohydrates and higher protein content) should be preferred. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

There are no OTC medications you can safely give for diabetes. Make sure Tiny is eating regularly and has plenty of fresh water. Your veterinarian will likely submit bloodwork after an exam to diagnose diabetes or other condition.

Hello. As long as the majority of your diabetic cat's diet is the proper one, sneaking a few pieces of the other diet is fine. Every diabetic is allowed a treat now & then. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Who doesn't love ice cream? :-) That said, Poindexter should not have sugar free ice cream. Even artificial sweeteners used in sugar-free products can be problematic because some (such as xylitol) are highly toxic to pets. Most cats are also lactose intolerant and can develop vomiting and diarrhea as a result of consuming dairy products.

High protein. low carb diets such as royal canin diabetic or hills m/d are very effective in helping to regulate blood sugar and oreventing glucose spikes in diabetics. If underweight, a highly digestible intestinal diet can also be helpful until body condition is restored.

Hi there. With diabetic dogs, diet doesn't actually make a huge difference - there is no evidence that feeding a particular diet, or avoiding a particular type of treat, is necessary to control their blood sugar. What's most important is that you stay fairly consistent about what you feed her (and how much), and that you give her insulin injections as directed by your veterinarian. So it's unlikely that the starch chews will cause any significant problems with her diabetes. You could also consider using large, all-natural rawhide chews such as the ones from Raw Feeding Miami, bully sticks, or cow or pig's ears as treats for her to chew on. As long as this doesn't make up a significant part of her diet, I wouldn't expect it to cause any issues. https://www.rawfeedingmiami.com/collections/treats