A lot has happened in the two years since I've posted to this. Well, really it's only been the last 13 months that things have happened. Catcher was neutered in February 2008. Despite his nice structure and beautiful markings I knew that given his temperament he would never be a breeding option. Shortly after the surgery he developed Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS or Dry Eye). While treating him for the KCS he became very ill. We rushed him to the vets where after a battery of tests he was diagnosed with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) which had led him to develop Diabetes. This was all 6 days before he turned 2 years old.

The last year has been a trying one. It has taken that long for Catcher to become healthy again. However, I feel that the treatment protocol laid out for us is only masking the issue and not addressing it. Under the advisement of a trusted colleague I took Catcher to see a holistic vet. She has changed his life, and in my opinion enabled him to lead a better one.

We are in the beginning stages of his new treatments. I intend to document everything that happens from this point forward, as well as what has happened in the last year. I will back date all entries so they will appear as in real time.

Thank you for your support reading Catcher's story.

~Casey~