Dear HeatherJo, and, of course, you too, sweet Jinx,
When I first found the FDMB after Gizzie was diagnosed, I learned four life lessons that I hold to this day.
1. Cats are very resilient creatures.
2. The wondrous people here do understand your worries about your precious furry.
3. The wondrous people here have actually reinforced my faith in humanity.
4. No matter what you may be thinking, feeling, or dreading, you are not alone.
Not necessarily in any particular order except the order that gives you comfort...
Jinx is young, certainly around here, and that's in his favor. I'm with BJM, who also kindly responded, about getting either Jinx or a poop sample to his vet, sooner rather than later. Let's get him through whatever this is, and then we'll tell you volumes about how he doesn't need to be eating prescription food, about other insulins that are gentler than Humulin N, and the value of home testing. But all that can wait. Right now, we're just here for you both, okay?
I know you're scared, HeatherJo. Perhaps the most valuable life lessons I learned dancing with Giz were the lessons she taught me herself. She taught me hope, being stronger than I ever thought possible, and all about loving and respecting an incredibly ornery, one-person cat who returned that love ten-fold at least... (Well, most days...)
Please get either Jinx or his poop to his vet, okay, HeatherJo? And, please know, we're holding you both close in our hearts and prayers. We'll be looking for your updates...
Love and continuing hopeful, healing hugs,
Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, who made me a better person and mom...
PS: You mentioned Banfield. Are you in the Portland, OR area? There are some people here on The Board who may be close to you and perhaps could either show you how to home test or give you a hug. It's a thought...