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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 1913207" data-attributes="member: 41816">Hi and welcome!I would agree that asking a quick question about insulin can be done on the phone.  You may not even have to speak to the vet.  Just leave a message asking the question with the receptionist, and they will get back to you with the answer.A couple of years ago I had two v helpful phone calls with the vet (long story, but it was a cat with a hurt paw, x-rays and a referral), and there was no charge for the phone consults at all, although we had paid standard fees for the appt a few days before.Edited to add:You may also find it very interesting to look up different ways to feed diabetic cats, and the impressive results that some people get with feeding raw prey-model food.  It REALLY doesn't have to be any more expensive than normal cereal-stuffed cat food.  But please bear in mind that switching a diabetic on insulin from a high carb diet to a low carb diet may result in hypos, unless there is frequent testing and very careful monitoring of blood glucose.  Hope your cat is feeling better!</blockquote>

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