Submitted by Steve on 00:02, 31st Jul, 2015 | 0

At the end of May a lovely 9 year old cat came into the GSPCA after her owner could no longer care for her.

Sadly 'Monkey' as she is called has diabetes and needs a specialist diet and injections twice a day.

We have seen many diabetic cats at the GSPCA over the years and the most famous of all is Mr Chips a big silver tabby who is doing very well in his home as we still get regular updates from them.

Anna Paint Senior Animal Care Assistant said "We have to monitor Monkey regularly and ensure she has a special food, but she is adorable"

"It is always hard to find the older cats loving homes, especially when they have medical issues, but Monkey would make someone a very lucky owner as she is so sweet."

"She needs regular testing and monitoring and we would really appreciate any donations to help us care for her."

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We have to inject Monkey twice a day due to her diabetes but she is so well behaved and lovely even when you give her the insulin."

"If you aren't able to help Monkey find her forever home we are appealing for donations towards her care and appreciate all donations to help her and the many other animals at the Shelter

"Every year we help thousands of animals and currently we are moving into the new multi purpose animal welfare building."

"It is a huge year for us at the GSPCA and we appreciate all the support we receive from those that donate towards cats like Monkey to our Angel Pen Pal Sponsors, from our Build Partners to those that support our events, it is really appreciated."

"For all of the tests, treatment and care cats like Monkey it has cost well over £500 if not more and every penny towards her and the other cats in our care makes a real difference."

To donate towards Monkey you can do so by:

Calling: 01481 257261

By post or popping in the Shelter: GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD

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Or our Paypal page by clicking the link below

If you would like to know more please contact the GSPCA on 01481 257261 or email [email protected]

Or why not become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and give each month to help animals in our care by clicking here.

If you could help towards or new multi purpose building please click here to find out about the Build Partner programme.

What is diabetes in cats?

Diabetes mellitus (or 'sugar diabetes') is a complicated condition caused by either an absolute or relative lack of the hormone insulin.

Insulin is produced by special cells in the pancreas (an organ close to the liver) and this hormone is critical in the control and utilisation of blood glucose (sugar). Insulin is produced and released into the blood in response to increasing levels of blood glucose, and this allows the glucose to be taken up by cells in the body (and used for energy) and helps to maintain normal levels of glucose in the blood.

If insulin is deficient, blood glucose levels will rise, and the body will not be able to use glucose efficiently as a source of energy, depending instead on other sources such as breakdown of fats. Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine (hormonal) disorders of cats, but fortunately in most cases it can be diagnosed and managed successfully, although management options can be quite complex and treatment has to be adjusted to the individual cat.

 

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