Small Animal Hospital

Meatball

Meatball is a 11-year-old Domestic Medium Hair in North Fort Myers, FL, who needs $590 for Dental work and de-matting.

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL

My daughter actually found Meatball on an ad on Craigslist in 2008. I did not really want any pets but got him for her as she had previously gotten a kitten 2 months prior named Jasper. So they were mainly my daughter's cats, but after a while me and Meatball developed a bond and he became like my son and best friend. It's just me and Meatball, he is all I have in this world. I treat him as if he is my son. He is very spoiled for what I can afford as I am disabled. He was diagnosed with diabetes last year and needs insulin twice a day. He was separated from Jasper 2 years ago and ever since he doesn't play much but I try to play with him all the time. He is my little king. My Meatball is my best friend. I am disabled and am barely surviving. I wasn't when I got meatball and I will never get rid of him. I am worried sick for him suffering. I would appreciate any help. He has gotten matting due to his diabetes and also needs a few areas shaved. He visited Small Animal Hospital. He had to have 2 teeth pulled last year and now again they said he has 2 lesions which are like cavities and they are probably causing him pain. I wonder if this is why he will bite and just hold it sometimes lately. I am unable to get credit and my vet will not accept payments. Since his diabetes diagnosis he has not been grooming himself and has gotten matting. He says "yeah" when I ask him if he's hungry. He does a cute chirping sound when he is being talkative. I always say he is more like a dog than a cat. He is very lovable and cuddles alot. He is very large and loves to try to catch lizards and bugs. He used to love to watch squirrels and birds but where we live now he doesn't have much to look at and I want to catify my home but it costs so much.