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Feb 10, 2012
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My parents’ cat, Clyde, after years of enduring cruel nicknames like “Fats,” has finally developed diabetes. Now my mom has to figure out whether she can get pills and shots into him, if diet will fix the problem, and if it’s all worth it. I remember our financial and ethical struggles when the Bonster kept getting sick, and my in-laws’ indecision when J’s old childhood dog was suffering. Being a pet owner can be hard, y’all.

My parents’ cat, Clyde, after years of enduring cruel nicknames like “Fats,” has finally developed diabetes. Now my mom has to figure out whether she can get pills and shots into him, if diet will fix the problem, and if it’s all worth it.

I remember our financial and ethical struggles when the Bonster kept getting sick, and my in-laws’ indecision when J’s old childhood dog was suffering. Being a pet owner can be hard, y’all.

  1. dianareads said: Aww. My cat is a recently-diagnosed diabetic as well.
  2. shelbysmith said: :( Poor Clyde. I know that diabetes in cats is generally treatable, he’ll just have to be on a strict diet and schedule. If she needs help getting him to take pills, I have a few tricks I have tried with my cats.
  3. misslibrelula said: Poor thing! My sister’s cat has diabetes too, he gets daily shots and diet food, but he is otherwise happy and healthy. I hope Clyde gets better!
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