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Ocelot II

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1. I had a diabetic cat. I had to give him injections twice a day, but it turned out to be no big deal,

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 01:58 PM

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at least not for the cat. The injections were given into the scruff of the neck, and he didn't even seem to notice. He passed away years after he was diagnosed, of unrelated causes. Holly will be fine and so will you.

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Holly - Further Update [View all] MIButterfly Yesterday OP

I had a diabetic cat. I had to give him injections twice a day, but it turned out to be no big deal, Ocelot II Yesterday #1

Ez SuzyandPuffpuff Yesterday #2

If you live anywhere near a Costco, they do pet prescriptions that may... 3catwoman3 Yesterday #3

I'm an insulin using diabetic TexLaProgressive Yesterday #4

I was thinking diabetes or thyroid issue. Both treatable. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #5

Glad to hear her condition is treatable! SheltieLover Yesterday #6

Good luck to you with Holly! RandomNumbers Yesterday #7

I had a diabetic cat, I had no trouble giving Kira her injections. BUT I had to feed her separately from the others irisblue Yesterday #8

My Whiskers was a troublesome huge cat... part Maine Coon... slightlv Yesterday #9

While diabetes is still serious, at least it is something treatable, niyad 7 hrs ago #10