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Posted by stormgirl_lp on February 04, 2003 at 20:01:58:

Well, I've been with Smokey for 3 weeks now and his initial blood work seriously indicates diabeties. His Glucose level was 305. What to do? I wasn't prepared for anything that was going to cost me $1000 up front. So I'm faced with two choices: either not treating him or putting him down. I'm having a hard time accepting that I could do either one. But yet, I don't feel that I have any other wise alternitives. Are there any others?

I worked for a vet years ago and assisted in over 100 Euthanasia's, but have only ever put one of my cats down, and her quality of life was diminished to the point that it was more merciful to put her to sleep. How can I put a cat down just because I can't pay for the treatment? It doesn't seem right.

Also I've considered not treating his diabeties. Realistically, what chances does he have to live well for a few more years untreated? My vet says that he's healthy right now. He just drinks and urinates more than normal. Is this a viable option, or is it cruel?

Follow Ups:

• Re: Smokey has diabeties Martisimo 02/05/03 (2)
  • Re: Smokey has diabeties stormgirl_lp 02/05/03 (1)
    • Re: Smokey has diabeties Martisimo 02/06/03 (0)
• Re: Smokey has diabeties mruggiano 02/05/03 (0)
• Re: Smokey has diabeties PHMadameAlto 02/04/03 (0)