Herald the cat was diagnosed as diabetic a couple of years ago, but fortunately for me his is controlled with Rx Science Diet W/D. About the same color as cheerios... He was fat (and was eating Science Diet Lite), then didn't eat for 3 days. Told his vet that not eating may not be necessarily bad, but was out of character. We had been battling his weight for years. When they checked his blood sugar, it was sky high. And he stayed overnight at the hospital. But so far he's been controlled with diet, so long as I'm vigalant that he only eats HIS food, and limited quantities. Currently new kitty, Callie, thinks his food is better than hers. Which makes keeping up with what HE eats a bit difficult. And besides, she doesn't need the special diet.

Anyway, PB, I hope your baby gets to feeling better, and maybe with the diet under control, and meds things will improve. Mimitabby is right, cats are obligate carnivores (must eat meat). I remember pretty much freaking when my French friend bought rabbit heads for her cat at the market. Was kind of strange to see it in the cat's bowl. Chipette the kitty thought they were a terrific treat! (and I'm generally not squemish )