I had a wonderful tiger kitty that was put down after being diagnosed with diabetes. The vet said he was not a good candiate for treatment since he objected to having his blood sample test done. I thought it all over and decided that he would be so darn miserable having an injection or two each day and having to have his blood tested so often, that I had one last great week with him and then sent him to the kitty angels. He is out of discomfort now and I helped. It is up to you as to how much time, money, energy, discomfort etc. you want to expose your pet and yourself to. I know some folks who have been giving their cat injections for years, and have been since the cat was little. That is not my style, but I certainly would consider it if the cat didn't mind. Many cats can tolerate much more than others. Demian was unhappy at the Vets and very uncooperative.
Diabetes is right around the corner for many cats, mostly because so many are over weight. I know that is not the situation for you, but it is fairly common.
I have two friends who's older, outside cat came down with diabetes and they did not treat the disease but elected to just let it run its course. The cat was put down after one awful year. I would rather a cat go out feeling pretty good, feeling very, very loved and at a time when the last week is a "quality week"...and it can enjoy life to its fullest. As the disease progresses, the cats usually become uncomfortable and quite ill.
I know that putting an animal down is not an easy decision, but I have done it three times now and after looking back, it was the right decision for me. I never want to see an animal suffer. Especially an older cat. I love them too much to let that happen.
Everyone is different about their pets' dealth!
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