When Mr. Duke was first diagnosed with diabetes a couple of months ago and we were told he would need twice-a-day insulin shots, it seemed like the end of the world.

Getting a pill into him is already a problem. How could we possibly get one of our unruly cats to let us stick him with a needle morning and evening?

And after my first clumsy attempt attempt to restrain Duke while readying the syringe, I was nearly in despair. It’s never going to work.

Then I read the most helpful suggestion–make it all part of an enjoyable ritual. And that’s what we’ve done.

It has worked like magic! In two months, Duke has come to look forward to these moments.

I thought I would share this with others getting the same news.

You can do it!

Anyway, it took a little over two minutes last night to go through the ritual and, midway through, sneak in the shot.