Scratchy

It was 3 years ago this month that our cat, Scratchy, was diagnosed with diabetes. We were told that she would need insulin shots for life, were taught how to do it by the vet, and sent on our way with our insulin and needles. Over the next couple of months, Scratchy's health deteriorated, so that she had lost quite a bit of weight and could barely move around the house. It was clear that the treatment was not working. That's when I began doing research and came across a new approach to treating feline diabetes - Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins' Tight Regulation Protocol. As per the protocol, we changed her diet to a low-carb wet food, began testing her blood glucose, and dosing the insulin based on her blood glucose values. Five weeks later, on Friday October 13, 2006, Scratchy received her last shot of insulin. It has now been 2 years and 7 months that Scratchy has been in remission. We have switched her to a raw food diet as well, and she is healthier than ever. At almost 15 years old, she still often plays like a kitten. Dr. Hodgkins, with her protocol, saved Scratchy's life. I have no doubt that if we'd continued on the traditional vet protocol for diabetes, Scratchy would not be with us today.

Recently, some friends and I started a website, Diabetic Cat Care, and forum to inform and support those with diabetic cats who wish to use Dr. Hodgkin's TR protocol. If you or anyone you know has a diabetic cat, please send them to http://www.diabeticcatcare.com/.