Back to the vet. Even though she's pretty and really nice to me, I hate going to the vet. I was assaulted again, with a thermometer. Why can't they stick it in my ear? I mean, really!
It's official, I'm diabetic. I have to lose even more weight. I'm allowed only 3/4 cup cat food each day--which is INSANE! I will probably die of starvation. Someone call animal control because this borders on abuse. And I have to take a pill twice a day to make my pancreas work better. What the hell is a pancreas anyway? As far as I'm concerned, this stinks!
I know that Kashim and Othello at Paulchen's Foodblog are not being treated this way. They have a wonderful life and are hosting Weekend Cat Blogging. Check them out!
So sorry Sher. I know that is difficult.
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | July 21, 2007 at 01:12 AM
We are very sad to hear this. big hugs to sher and upsie. it's difficult but we are sure you'll manage it.
hugs'n'kisses
Kashim & Othello
Thanks for joining WCB!!
Posted by: astrid | July 21, 2007 at 03:57 AM
Dear Sher,
I am so sorry for Upsie. Is it only the pills at this time to help treat her diabetes?
Dear Upsie,
I agree with that thermometer thing!
I know how hard it is to have your food restricted. The American pets seem to be getting the same conditions as their humans.
I hope some readers will send in helpful information about their own diabetic kitties.
Posted by: Bonnie from Virginia | July 21, 2007 at 05:41 AM
Oh Upsie! That's such a tiny portion of food for one day! But you'll be alright. Your mummy and the doctor just want you to be well. Did you know that cats generally eat a serving the size of a mouse? That's pretty small! I've explained that to Kamikaze, but he wants about six mice sized portions a day! He's on a diet as well, and the "feed me!" meows are maddening.
I hope you're feeling okay, pretty girl.
Do you meow a lot in the car on the way to the vet's?
Posted by: Jenn | July 21, 2007 at 06:47 AM
Poor Upsie! Trixie can sympathize. Although she doesn't have diabetes (that we know of!), her diet has been reduced to a measly quarter cup of food twice a day, and she is NOT happy about it! Hang in there and think of how slim you will be for the fall fashions!
Posted by: Shannon | July 21, 2007 at 10:29 AM
awww upsie, you are so cute in your crate [rubs]
aaaand, don't be too difficult your mom is taking care of you ;)
Posted by: aria | July 21, 2007 at 10:37 AM
Poor Upsie! I always knew you were a sweet girl...
Posted by: kross-eyed kitty | July 21, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Aw, going to the vet is never fun. Luna had to go to the vet, too, recently. And she didn't like the thermometer either.
I'm sure sher has something good in mind for your new diet, though.
Come see us at our temporary home. Plus, it's really *hot* here today, over 80 at the coast!
Posted by: CatSynth (Amar and Luna) | July 21, 2007 at 01:28 PM
Poor Upsie! I got the exact same schpeal when I took Scampy to the vet in June. So sorry, and you're right...3/4 cup of food is insanity. Good luck, sending good thoughts to you.
Posted by: John | July 21, 2007 at 01:35 PM
Oh, we are so sorry to hear this, but it can be managed, right? You can have many more wonderful years with your mom, even though her food blog will surely torture you. (Ours doesn't cook good at all!)
We both had to go to the fur doctor this morn, but FINALLY, some good fur news shined upon our family. We were due. For this week, we are all doing better and some of us are fine! Wow. Imagine.
We'll be thinking of you guys,
Willie & Bianca
Posted by: mosaic cats | July 21, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Oh, poor little Upsie! I'm sorry to hear that you have diabetus...
Be nice to your mom, she only wants you to feel well!
Posted by: Rosa | July 21, 2007 at 04:25 PM
Oh, poor Upsie. I really hope that your diet (however hard it may be) will make you slim and trim, so you can hang out with your wonderful mom and Sundance for years to come.
Posted by: kristi | July 21, 2007 at 05:56 PM
Awwwww Upsie, this sux, but do what the beans say, you will feeel better, I promise!
Posted by: Parker | July 21, 2007 at 07:35 PM
Oh my goodness, Upsie looks very small in that PTU. Willow is supposed to be dieting too. It's not going well...
Posted by: sammawow | July 21, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Oh! Pauvre bébé! Poor Upsie. I'm so sorry to hear about your bad news. I thought seeing my pup's leg in a cast was bad but this is on a different level altogether.
Posted by: Nerissa | July 21, 2007 at 08:33 PM
sweetheart, upsie!
we are so sorry to hear you're not feeling well, but we bet you that your diet will have you feeling better and even losing your cravings! you won't be thinking about food all the time.
and then we can all go for a lo-carb mouseburger to celebrate.
my mom just said "yuck!"
what does she know about great kitty food, nothing!
hugs,
t.
Posted by: taboo | July 21, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Oh we hope you feel better quick - diabetes is not fun for sure. Sending our Purrs and Scritches. That doesn't seem like a lot of food. Hmmmm...
HUGS
Posted by: Bad Kitty cats | July 22, 2007 at 04:47 AM
Oh Upsie, it is just no fair. It will be ok, the diet and pills will make you stronger, so you can keep Sundance in line. I too am on a diet. It is barely anything morning and night. One day, my humans were 1 hr late in dumping the few kibble in my bowl... I was hungry.
Posted by: kitikata-san | July 22, 2007 at 07:29 AM
Poor Upsie. :( I'm sorry to hear you have diabetes. A lot of diabetic cats have had success with an all-wet-food diet or a raw food (BARF) diet. I hope that your diet goes well and your diabetes gets under control quickly.
Posted by: Dragonheart | July 22, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Upsie darling, I hate that thermometer too and wouldn't like it near my body too. Sorry to hear abt yr diabetes condition but we're rooting for you to lose the weight and get better soon.
Posted by: boo_licious | July 22, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Poor Upsie! A friend of mine's cat had diabetes for years, but he managed well with his medication for many years to come after be diagnosed. I'm sure you will too!
Posted by: Pia K | July 22, 2007 at 04:04 PM
Upsie, I'm sorry. Little Bastard is diabetic too but he has to get a shot every morning. He doesn't like the vet either. He hisses at the man who brings the thermometer.
Posted by: breadchick | July 23, 2007 at 01:02 PM
Poor, Upsie! You certainly look irritated in the vet's office picture. And who can blame you?
Posted by: Julie | July 24, 2007 at 10:40 AM
I feel your pain... Spot got dx just last week. They actually wanted him to have the shots, but after much consideration, Dave and I decided that we will stick with the pills.
It's really difficult trying to feed him separately from three other cats. We normally have the food bowl filled at all times.
Is Upsie a good pill taker? We tried shoving them down his throat to no avail. What does work is crushing the pill into a fine powder, then mixing it thoroughly with some form of protein. Spot now LOVES the fact that he gets his own special ramekin of fish/chicken/etc twice a day, while the others look on!
Perhaps we should have a WCB 'support group' day?
Posted by: s'kat | July 25, 2007 at 09:26 AM
Hang in there, Upsie... it's for your own good. If it's any consolation, humans get their temperatures taken in the whoopsadaisy, too.
Posted by: Kelly Cat | July 25, 2007 at 11:52 AM