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My cat has diabetes. Is Pet Tinic safe with its sugar content?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 13 lbs

Is pet tinic safe to give a diabetic cat? I'm

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2017

Hello, that is an iron, copper, and B vitamins supplement with corn syrup and sugar which may increase Junior's blood sugar by administering it. I would not recommend using it in a diabetic cat unless your veterinarian approved of it after evaluating his diabetic control. Alternatively, if choosing to give it, you may be able to administer this medication during feeding times when Junior will be receiving insulin to control his blood sugar. Hope this helps.

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