ALTERNATIVES TO INSULIN

Many people who write to me have cats suffering from liver, pancreas, infections and other diseases who, to top it all, have just been diagnosed with diabetes, most of the times, as a result of taking that medication.

The downside of this is that the poor cats are already taking a lot of medication, that is "chemicals", that cure one thing but damage others. These diseases, along with their medications cause that the insulin cannot be absorbed as it should, and extreme peaks are presented very difficult to control. This leads to the desperation of their owners who are helpless when it comes to healing their cats.

But, what can we do to heal our furry companions? Here are some ideas: We can administer to our pets nutrients to stimulate the appetite, essential vitamins or minerals that help them to cope with these diseases. These supplements can be found in gels, chewable tablets, powders, etc.

VITAMINS

We can give our cats vitamin supplements (A, D, E, calcium, iron, folic acid) and adjust these vitamins depending on the problem of our cat. For example, if our pet is always sick maybe what we should do is buy vitamins to strengthen his immune system. If our pet has just overcome a disease that has left him weakened, there are products on the market reinforced in vitamins and minerals.

These are some examples of vitamins for cats:

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS 

They help to improve gastrointestinal problems or dermatitis. It includes essential fatty acids, digestive enzymes and other types of supplements.


ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

Fish oil supplements containing essential fatty acids for animals with allergic dermatitis, dry skin and dullness in the hair, autoimmune disorders, food allergies or kidney diseases.


SUPPLEMENTS AND DIGESTIVE ENZYMES

Indicated for cats with gastrointestinal disorders or weight loss.

• Probiotics: it contains live microorganisms that improve the intestinal microbial balance. They are usually recommended for cats with diarrhea.

• Digestive Enzymes: For intestinal diseases, digestive irregularities, chronic diarrhea and other digestive problems. It is also believed that they help eliminate toxins.  

JOINT SUPPLEMENTS

Glucosamine, like chondroitin, helps produce cartilage. Necessary for a good joint health since they collaborate in the improvement of osteoarthritis. Especially indicated for old cats.


NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS

• Brewer's yeast enriched with taurine.
• Milk thistle for cats with liver diseases since it is a good liver protector and helps reduce the inflammation of this organ. It also helps to regenerate liver cells that are sick. It fights cell aging by being an antioxidant more potent even than vitamin E.
• Taurine for cats: This is one of the most important amino acids for cats since it helps the correct functioning of the heart, vision, the digestive system and the reproductive system.
• Extra virgin olive oil: Contains good fats, vitamins and is very rich in antioxidants. In addition, it improves the immune system and brightens his hair. It can be added to the dry and wet food.
• Coconut oil: has a plenty of benefits. It is soothing, regenerative, has antibacterial and antifungal properties, contains omega 3, increases metabolism and helps burn fat. 
• Omega 3 and salmon oil: Some of the benefits of both oils are:

• Prevents the formation of clots in the arteries 
• It regularizes the heart rate and prevents cardiovascular diseases
• Protects against cancer
• It has anti-inflammatory function.
• Promotes the formation of cell membranes
• It helps the proper functioning of the immune system
• It helps arthritis and osteoarthritis, indicated especially for cats or old dogs with bone problems
• Good for sight and hearing
• Improves fertility
• Decreases triglyceride levels