The “Doge” Meme Shiba Inu Is Miraculously Recovering After She Was Diagnosed With Cancer
Kabosu, the Japanese shiba inu from the “Doge” meme, Kabosu, is on a slow but steady road to recovery after being diagnosed with cancer.
The Japanese shiba inu from the “Doge” meme, Kabosu, is on a slow but steady road to recovery after being diagnosed with cancer.
The owner of the 17-year-old internet sensation said Kabosu stopped eating and drinking on Christmas Eve after being diagnosed with chronic lymphoma leukemia, a type of blood cancer, and acute cholangiohepatitis, a liver disease.
Kabosu had risen to fame in 2013 with the “Doge” meme, which featured a picture of her accompanied by a caption written in multi-colored Comic Sans font and broken English.
In the same year, her face became the face of the “Dogecoin” cryptocurrency, which shot up in value in 2021 after Elon Musk endorsed it.
After Kabosu’s human, Atsuko Sato, described her condition as “very dangerous”, thousands of fans sent messages of support to Kabosu, praying for a speedy recovery.
After a week, Sato says Kabosu finally started to feel better.
“I took her for a five minute walk to the park today. She looked happy in the sun and fresh air,” Sato wrote.
Kabosu is now eating well, drinking plenty of water, taking short walks, but only takes her medicine if it is mixed with cat food.
Mealtimes have become chaotic with Kabosu’s roomate, Ginnan the cat, stealing Kabosu’s food mixed with medicine.
Sato has taken measures and has locked Ginnan until Kabosu finishes her meal.
