Reply #27: I have a diabetic cat, too. [View All]

[ceile]

Don't even consider putting him down. My cat got diabetes when he was 2 1/2. He's now 8 and is just fine. I know it sounds like a lot bear, but it really is no big deal. My Fatty gets his shot every 12 hours-give or take an hour. I go out of town a lot, but I have friends who give him his shot or I kennel him. I suppose I am used to it because I don't consider giving him his shots any inconvenience at all. It's part of my daily routine. You can PM me if you want to chat about this. I know it sounds like a lot to handle, but you can do it!

on edit: cost: Fatty eats Science Diet WD, it is pretty expensive compared to store brands (it's only available at the vet) about $25 for an 8lb bag. Insulin I buy maybe 3x a year at $25 a bottle (it goes a long way) needles are $25 for a box of 100. Sometimes I get in a pinch with the cost of the food, but my baby's worth it.