Hi friends.
I’m often asked how life with Monty is because he has so many diagnoses, so let me describe my day with Monty and his issues.
Monty has epilepsy, diabetes, he is deaf, he pees in his sleep (and he had asthma when he was younger).
Every day I get up at 7am to measure Monty’s blood sugar and to give him insulin and breakfast. That includes new year’s, Christmas, yes every single day.
Since he’s deaf and hungry he’s 9 out 10 times waking me up at 4 or 5am with his very loud meowing to complain about the food situation. I cannot give in because of his diabetes.
Then he’s getting lunch at 1pm, and blood sugar measuring and insulin with dinner at 7pm.
At 11pm he’s having his blood sugar measured and then the last meal of the day.
Monty is getting medication twice a day and in two days he has been 5 years seizure free.
Here's the first picture of Monty being seizure free for 100 days.
I’m having pee pads and blankets everywhere and I’m honestly just washing more than the typical person.
Monty being deaf means that he meows very loud and since he’s a big talker he’s only quiet when he’s sleeping.
Life with Monty is amazing and I love my boy to the moon and back but I must admit that I’m often tired 😂💜
Would Monty tolerate diapers? It would certainly help with your laundry overload.
Your cat is so cute keep up the good work!
Just a single word: thanks.
Thank you for caring and loving Monty with all your heart. We know that he can be a handful at times but know that he loves you to the moon and back too.
Monty is so lucky to have you!
I wonder if the sleep peeing means he sleeps very soundly! Human children who have nighttime incontinence have been found to sleep really deeply and miss the clues of the full bladder. Of course, like I always say cats need 23.5 hours of sleep per day!
I certainly empathize with you as to checking his glucoses and giving insulin. My last diabetic (who is no longer with us) had her glucoses checked 2x/daily and insulin administered or withheld just like you do. We did that for 9 years and I wish it could have gone longer. Hummer Sue Carol was not quite as tolerant as Monty when it came to testing, but she certainly was a trooper! I applaud you for the care you give both Monty and Molly!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Monty is a special boy and I know you do everything for him. You are a great cat mom.
You are a wonderful cat mom to Monty and Molly. Thank you for sharing their story with us. Blessings to all of you ❤️
Like you, I have days of being a. . tired cat mom. But instead of one cat with many illnesses, I have many cats with certain issues, such as one with diabetes, one with kidney issues, one with asthma, and one with GI upsets. They are all on special diets, medications, and day to day care that gets wearisome. But since they are rescues no one wanted to deal with, as a certified veterinary technicians, I took them on. I don’t regret it, I love them dearly, but would love to have some time off not on their schedules every once in a while. So I know exactly what you mean.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful loving story. My furchild Coconut, who is not longer with us, had kidney issues and I gave her subcutaneous fluids twice a day. I use to make up little songs to sing to her when she was receiving her fluids. It is a lot of work to take care of an elder or ill cat, but the love you get in return is beyond words. Thanks Monty’s Mom.
Monty is such a special boy and you give him the best life ❤️
Monty is such a beautiful cat and he is so lucky to have such a great Mom looking after his daily needs.Bless you for all the love you give this beautiful pet .🤗
I just want to say you have a great heart to take care of Monty is your fur baby and he knows that he is being cared for Monty is a blessing I love hearing stories about him.
Hello from Canada! Just wanted to say that you’re an amazing cat mom 😻 Love your posts and website! Monty and Molly are precious 😻
Bless u for taking care of this Special boy. I hope you always are able to meet all his needs, and I know he is So greatful.
Oops on the 1st try.
I too carried on the “schedule” . Yet my baby boy Richard you keep going for the love of our angel’s. Don’t forget that you are worthy of 1 or 2 days a month that you should take a day off and then relax. I know that you will be tough on this matter, so try 1 or 2 hours and start there. God bless you for you were given the privilege of taking care of HIS angel.
I too carri
You are an awesome human being and pet parent ! We & our babies
Love Monty too.
You’re an angel. Thank you for caring for Monty.
Doreen
January 28, 2024
Would Monty tolerate diapers? It would certainly help with your laundry overload. Thank you for taking such good care of all of your fur babies!