[Jessica]

Hi Tracy! Thanks for the update! I was wondering how Jasper was doing.

The new vet you were talking to has a point, feline behavioral problems are very difficult to treat if at all. So you hate to think it but have a medical problem may be better in the long run. The good news if it is a medical problem like diabetes is that cats now have a much better outlook and can live long full lives with proper treatment than they did say ten years ago.

I'll keep Jasper in my thoughts and hope you all can pull through this together.

Good luck!!

 

[Jessica]

I'd really hate to say I'm happy to hear the news but at least now you know what you're dealing with and Jasper can get the care he needs.

I know the thought of giving your cat shots can be overwhelming but it's really quite easy and it's such a small needle, the cats normally don't put up a fuss about it. He sounds like a sweet cat and you, a dedicated owner so I'm sure everything will work out fine!

 

[Jessica]

Have any of you had cats with diabetes and if so, did they live a normal life span?

I've never had a cat who had diabetes but I have worked with several of them, some of which are 15 plus! Most cats do very well and can be regulated fairly easily. You may have to switch his food or feeding schedule if recommended by your vet. It's a lot easier to regulate them when they eat a measured amount of food at the same times every day.

It's a scary thing to go through with your cat at first but it sounds like you have a good vet who will be with you every step of the way and that makes it a lot easier. :wink: