Ever wonder what life really looks like after your pet gets a serious diagnosis?
A chronic illness like diabetes doesn’t just change your pet’s routine, it changes yours, every single day. And it can get overwhelming fast, emotionally, logistically, and financially.
In this episode, I talk with pet podcaster Julie Marty Pearson about her diabetic cat, Charlie, and what it really takes to manage long-term illness without falling apart in the process.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• What day-to-day care really looks like when you’re managing a chronic condition
• The subtle signs your pet may be struggling, even when they seem “fine”
• Why some families consider rehoming, and how to think through that decision without shame
If you’re in the thick of it right now, or you want to be prepared before life forces you to figure it out, this episode will make you feel a whole lot less alone.
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P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our previous name before we embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same show, same mission—just a name that fits better now.
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Pet care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.
Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.
No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet care advice and pet cost hacks to save money, avoid pet parent guilt, and enjoy life with pets.
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