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Broop
I’d like you to meet today’s Star Kit, Broop. He is 16 and a half years old from Apex, North Carolina.
This is the Broop (like brrrrp). Not a conventional kitten as he is 16 and 1/2, but a kitten nonetheless. He is a big boy – we suspect some Maine Coon – with a loving heart as big as his skeletal structure. Between last August and January of this year he was diagnosed with diabetes and went from 14# to 6#. It was a very scary time as we worked closely with the vet to reverse the disease and get him well. His neuropathy of the hindquarters had him down to his “knee joint” and it was heartbreaking to watch the decline. He would jump to his normal favorite spots and fall as he hadn’t the strength or control over his legs. He got to the point where he just lay near his food, water, and litter box; he didn’t/couldn’t even clean himself and he got daily water and vinegar baths to disinfect his little legs. He lost his purr.
It made me feel terrible when I discovered that in kitties, this is a man-made disease from the food we gave him. We did our research and with the guidance of our vet reversed the diabetes with diet alone. Just protein, mineral, and vitamins in canned food. Today he is up to 11.4# and completely back to getting in “little boy” trouble! He purrs, runs, plays fetch, and jumps up whenever and wherever he so chooses. He’s such a good boy – he never has jumped on tables or counters – not a lap cat, but rather will snuggle right next to you and sleep on your feet. So, today we celebrate the “re-birth” of the Broop – and since there are no other medical issues look forward to another 16 years! He, of course, named himself for the brrrppp sounds he makes.
Author: Tom “The Kittenmaster” Cooper
Tom is the owner of 4 amazing cats, and using the Daily Kitten he provides a place for cat and kitten lovers to share the love for their own cats and kittens.
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How wonderful to have your faithful feline feelin’ good again. Great job on reversing diabetes. Broop looks like a real lover-boy!
When I saw Broop’s name I nearly said “Excuse me!” LOL. Even a cat is still a kitten inside. I’m so very happy that with vet’s help you were able to alleviate Broop’s medical issues to the point where it’s time to say “Happy Re-Purrday”!!! Broop is a stunningly handsome big guy. May you enjoy many more years of fun and snuggles! 🙂
I certainly had to look at that wonderful name….glad you could conquer such daunting medical issues….many more happy years.
Boop boop a doop…hey Broop you duped them all…happy you are 16-1/2 years young as our NC Star-kit today at TDK!
Hooray! I’m so happy you were able to get his diabetes under control and give him his purr back. I hope he continues to add joy to your family for years to come. Canned food can do wonders. My cat Lena has slowly been getting back to a normal weight with canned food and hardly anyone has thrown up since I started giving my cats that.
Mr. Broop is a handsome guy and I’m so glad he’s back to his purry self! I’ve never heard about being able to control cat diabetes with diet changes. Concats and here’s a cheer for many more loving, happy times together.
Thank you for sharing Broop’s story and pictures and letting TDK land celebrate his life with you! He sure is handsome and the gentle giant trait sounds a lot like a Maine Coon purrsonality. That big white bib is so cool!
Thanks to your research and hard work, Broop is again a kitten! He surely is as happy as you to have his purr back!
Broop is very handsome. I am glad he has recovered so well. I have a 15 year old kitty (Louis) and he and I certainly have shared some history. Bet it’s the same for you and B:)
I love this story. Yay Brooop
I love Broop! I have a soft spot for old cats. He’s a handsome boy, and I’m glad he’s getting healthy again. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing Broop’s amazing story. I had a cat diagnosed with diabetes who did ‘okay’ on the Vetsulin (although at a smaller dose than the vet recommended), but when that kind of insulin began having manufacturing issues and the cat was belatedly switched to human insulin, it was a nightmare. I would never do that again. These days if any of my cats show any sign of a similar problem, I try to ameliorate it with diet as many of these medicines the vets throw at cats for such high prices (such as for diabetes and hyper-thyroidism) seem to do more harm than good, and the cat ends up euthanised anyway. This is just my layman’s opinion.