Monty the Diabetic Cat

At the age of 9 1/2 Monty was diagnosed with diabetes. Because he was otherwise so healthy, and because I am a nurse and I know people can live happy and healthy lives with diabetes I decided to treat and medicate Monty rather than have him put down. Now, with careful monitoring, Monty is happy and healthy. He does have his ups and downs but his condition is controlled and I wouldn't be without him for the world.

He'll always be my baby.

Please enjoy. I hope you find this interesting and educational.

This is my first attempt at a movie and I decided to make a clip of my lovely boy Monty who is a black burmese cross cat.

Category:

Pets & Animals

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• diabetes
• sick
• cat
• disease
• monty
• new
• zealand

[ladyofshalott]

Thank you for this lovely video. I'm sorry to hear that Monty had to be put down eventually. I just learned that one of my kitties (age 10) has diabetes so I'm trying to learn all that I can.

[jodythekiwi]

I'm glad that you are doing your best to learn how to deal with this condition. Thankfully it is manageable and you should have a few more good years with your kitty-cat. I'm glad that we could help you.

[ARW710]

I can't believe it but just watching the first minute of your video has me in tears. Our family cat, Buster, was diagnosed diabetic only two or three months ago and is now ketoacidotic and unwilling to eat and unable to stand. He's now staying in the animal hospital with IVs and the like. I'm just not sure I will ever get to see him swat at a toy ever again. Thank goodness your Monty has not seen the same effect from Diabetes. Your cat is beautiful and happy - May he live a long life!

[jodythekiwi]

I'm so sorry to hear about Buster. I really hope he pulls through. Luckily I think we caught Monty's diabetes early so he had a few years of good health but unfortunately at age 12 we had to have him put down.

I still miss him dearly and I can understand wht you are going through with Buster.

All the best, My thoughts are with you.

[ARW710]

I apologize profusely, I wasn't aware. I'm sorry that he had to be put down. It's an awful experience and I wish it upon no one! We put Buster to sleep last night at about 6.10. It was very hard but I know now he isn't suffering. He is going to be cremated and we're going to bury him in our backyard, so we always know he's around. I don't think it's legal but it seems only right. Thank you for your kind words, and I wish you all the happiness in the world.

[jodythekiwi]

Don't apologise, you weren't to know. Monty is also in the garden, in the spot he liked to sit in, watcing the world go by. I planted a rose over top of him so I'll think of him wen I see the flowers bloom.

[katieg469]

You say Monty comes to wait patiently when he hears you get the insulin out. My dog used to do that, too. :)

[BigLazyTiger]

Its sad cos i have diabeties and it makes me sad to see that animals hao suffer aswell :(

[Leenao]

I dont believe you have the right to put him down ;( this is only God to decide!! not you I dont know who invented this idea to put a living pet to sleep .. let him die when his time comes! so sad what you people doing

[SoarinRockies]

Yes, yes, yes! I've recently learned this myself. Thank you for sharing your story and getting the word out about this common misconception. 3 separate vets I called recently are still recommending dry food--proof that even vets haven't all caught up with this knowldge. Though my 13-year-old diabetic cat has improved on Welness canned food, I'll probably be putting him down soon, because the diabetes has already done its damage. So sorry for your loss. This is really painful.

[ARW710]

I should also add that Monty looks just like Buster! Only a bit more thin.