Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Formula Dry Cat Food

My cat was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I immediately changed his food to Fancy Feast CLASSIC PATE (low in carbs versus the gravy versions) for his wet food and Purina DM dry foot (prescription needed, so not cheap). Within days he started looking and feeling better. He had lost so much weight and is now steadily gaining it back. Luckily, he was not diagnosed type 1 diabetes or I'd have to give him insulin shots as well. Hoping that using this diet will keep his disease under control and that he will thrive for the remainder of his lovely life (he is about 4 now). *** MUST GET THE CLASSIC PATE, NOT THE GRAVY TYPE, FOR DIABETIC CATS

I have had my cat, Willow, on this prescription formula for a year now. She was originally prescribed this because she was having digestive issues and the Vet was working her up for diabetes. All her labs came back fine but she really seemed to settle well to this food. In a few months her labs were still normal and she was not having digestive issues. Her coat was so much softer and silkier.

Currently we have a diabetic and hyperthyroid cat eating this food. At one time we had 2 diabetic cats at the same time on 2 different types of insulin. One was diagnosed @ about age 4 and the other @ 15. All of our cats will eat this food. I think part of the issue to getting your pet to like it as a dry food replacement is to introduce it by mixing it slowly into the dry food your pet already eats. Two of the cats had few teeth but would still eat this smaller kibble. I also find that our diabetic cat is really drawn to a fresh bag; therefore I suggest perhaps not putting out so much at a time and keeping the bag tightly closed to insure freshness. This may help someone who finds that initially Currently we have a diabetic and hyperthyroid cat eating this food. At one time we had 2 diabetic cats at the same time on 2 different types of insulin. One was diagnosed @ about age 4 and the other @ 15. All of our cats will eat this food. I think part of the issue to getting your pet to like it as a dry food replacement is to introduce it by mixing it slowly into the dry food your pet already eats. Two of the cats had few teeth but would still eat this smaller kibble. I also find that our diabetic cat is really drawn to a fresh bag; therefore I suggest perhaps not putting out so much at a time and keeping the bag tightly closed to insure freshness. This may help someone who finds that initially their cat(s) liked it but then wouldn’t eat it. The hyperthyroid cat prefers her fancy feast with her meds mixed in but likes to nibble on this from time to time. None of our cats like the canned version of this food. Our vet said it was safe for the hyperthyroid cat to eat. It’s not her main meal. As far as for their numbers and checkups the old cat was fairly easy and lived until 18 on insulin and mostly this food. Our current boy is approximately 12 and has had his numbers checked twice a year unless he developed another issue. In that time on this food and a pretty consistent diet of not much else w/ insulin he’s had a remission once of 5 months a few years ago and another time recently of just a few weeks. We didn’t go looking for cats with medical issues... they came to us in one way or an another...! … more

Have two cats, one is diabetic. Both cats have had most of their teeth removed and I was looking for smaller sized kibble so it was easier for them to eat. This kibble is shaped like small flat discs, instead of their previous one which was more of a cylinder shape. It's much easier for them to chew and they LOVE the taste. They are provided canned food and kibble at meals. Prior to switching to ProPlan DM dry, they used to eat the canned food first, now they go straight to the kibble.

The food is great. It was EXTREMELY difficult to get Chewy to fax the request to my veterinarian. It took 3 days for approval because Chewy just failed to fax the request. The veterinarian even called 3 times to no avail. I was very disappointed. I have a seriously diabetic cat who was waiting for this food.

My vet informed me a couple of years ago they would no lobnger be stocking the prescribed food for my dog and cat. It was suggested I try Chewy. I'm a 73 year old guy so still somewhat skeptical about online buying, but Chewy has made it so easy and they are very responsive whenever I have a question. I couldn't ask for better customer service.

I have 4 cats and the favorite dry food of all 4 is Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice. However, one of the cats is diabetic and along with the insulin, I do keep a bowl of Vet-approved Diabetic dry catfood available. Since all the cats love Pro-Plan, I thought this diabetic dry food would be perfect, but it didn't turn out that way. On the first day, all 4 cats enjoyed it. On the second day, 3 of the 4 would not touch it and it has remained that way - only one of the cats will nibble at it occasionally but she is not the diabetic cat! So, for me, this small expensive bag of food was a complete waste of money.

My kitty was just diagnosed with diabetes and I needed to find suitable food for him. Every time I feed this to him I have to keep the other cats from eating it all up. They all think it’s a treat and they love it.

This food is prefect for all 4 of my cats. 1 is diabetic & on insulin, 1 has urinary tract issues (was eating Rx food), 1 has no teeth & needs small pieces that break down easily, & 1 is a picky eater. They all enjoy this food. We use the wet food, as well.

A fast diagnosis, a couple months of insulin, and this food put my cat into diabetic remission. He passed in November but he loved this food and the canned variety. We managed his diabetes on this food alone for an entire year. Very grateful to have these options!