11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324 +2 277

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Re: 11/14 Mowgli AMPS 329 -still shooting 1.25u??right??

sounds good Keri

and like yesterday, try to get an out the door check, leave plenty of food out for him too.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli AMPS 329 -still shooting 1.25u??right??

Exactly. What Ronnie said.
Depending on what the out the door check is, you can leave LC, or if needed MC out for him.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli AMPS 329

errrr, i looked in my jargon list, maybe its just early? what is MC again??
thanks for the feedback so early dyana and ronnie, it is much appreciated! :)
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli AMPS 329

LC is Low Carb (under 10%)
MC is Medium Carb (sometimes made by mixing LC and HC)
HC is High Carb (like 18%)

That's okay. My brain was less than half awake when I shot, this morning. I overslept ohmygod_smile
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli AMPS 329

I think you'll be safe with 1.25u considering he's still a bit on the high side. Like the others said, just leave some MC carb food out for him if you're concerned. You can always do more testing when you're at home to do so. It's always best to be safe than sorry.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli AMPS 329

sounds like MC will be the "Bear Necessity" for mowgli today...

sorry, keri...i just had to post that, cuz your posts always make me think of that fun song...

celi & binks
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli AMPS 329 +2.5 373 Leave MC??

So, Should i leave MC out today, or with his numbers he should be okay having LC out as long as there is plenty?
I like the
"Bare Necessities"
thats my boy Mowgli...it was between that and Baloo when he was a kitten, but i thought mowgli sounded and flowed better ;-)
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli AMPS 329 +2.5 373 Leave MC??

thanks guys and gals and kitties too!
i will leave plenty of LC..
good day to you all too!
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

WHY would he have blood in urine? loss of appetite?? attitude is decent..am getting ready to go to the emergency vet clinic
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

Blood in urine can indicate a UTI or other urinary tract issue. I hope someone more knowledgable will let you know what they think.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

Keri the blood could possibly mean he has a UTI but I am not a vet to give that dx so it may be best to have him checked out.
Was he just on and antibiotic for somthing recently?
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

could be a urinary tract infection or inflammation. Definitely worth having it checked out, especially if his appetite is off too.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

I'll be watching for updates. Wishing everything is okay and that its something easily fixed.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

As others have said, could be a UTI. Good idea to get him checked out, Keri. Please update us when you can.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

UTI or crystais are possibilities. Since he's urinating, a UTI is high on the list of things to rule out.

Please update us when you get back from the vet.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

Am waiting at vet an it occurred to me he has not eatten but had his shot. Should I be worried bout this too?
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

He should have eaten after giving the shot. I'm not sure how that'll affect him, though. Do you have a little bag with you that has LC food in it for him? Even cooked (ie. boiled) chicken would do the trick.

Blood in urine I think means UTI as I'm currently dealing with a UTI cat, who's on meds (2nd round) to clear it up. He's given 1 spot of blood (bright red) when he peed. I've seen this twice last Sunday, and had to go back to the vet to get the 2nd round of meds. He has 1 more pill, and (knocking on wood) I have only seen 1 more drop of blood in his urine last Thursday.

I hope that that's all it is with Mowgli and nothing more serious. We're awaiting updates from you. You are both in all of our thoughts and prayers. *HUGS*
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

Keri, don't panic about it, but do try to get him to eat something as soon as you can. If you have trouble getting him to eat, please post and we can give you some ideas to encourage eating.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

15.4 X 18 = 277. Mowgli's in a fine range. No worries. Also, remember -- you're at a vet's office. They probably have food there. It may not be LC but if they need to, they can feed Mowgli. And, should his numbers drop way low, they know what to do. Deep breath. Everything will be fine.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

It could be infection or it could be inflammation. Gracie has had chronic bladder issues with blood in her urine but never any infection (we've done
culture & sensitivites, too) or crystals. Hers has been inflammation of the bladder. Have you noticed if he has been running to the box alot or not producing much urine?
In reality, if you read about this (believe me I have), the incidences of actual bladder infections (as humans gets) requiring antibiotics in cats is not common but can occur. In fact, it is commonly said if you give a cat ABs for a "UTI" then it will clear up in 7-10 days and if you do nothing it will clear up in 7-10 days. But since most urine samples require some time to get the results, the vets start them on ABs. Crystals are another story and can cause bladder lining irritation and blood in the urine and should be addressed immediately. I'm sure your vet will look at all the symptoms and provide you with the best course of action. Pls keep us posted.
 
Re: 11/14 Mowgli PMPS 324--BLOOD IN URINE!!!???

(((keri))))
hoping things go well,
I'm so sorry this is happening.
healing vines for Mowgli!
 
Thank you EVERYONE for your continued love and support...
The vet says it is a bacterial bladder infection..
and as predicted he is to be on a/b.
The vet prescribed Noroclav 1 tab every 12 hours with food for 5 days...
He is to have a follow up urinalysis 2 days after his medication is finished to ensure the infection has cleared up...Thought it was interesting that he has a bladder infection especially being that he just finished those other a/b last week...He also said that bladder infections can sometimes increase the risk of bladder stones so to discuss abdominal x rays with my regular vet...
So,
we are home...
mowgli ate like a lion! ~whew~
I really want to thank everyone again for being so wonderful!
i :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: cat_pet_icon
Also he did say if his BG is too low in the morning to skip his insulin...So i will be posting his numbers so we can determine what is too low...
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
 
I would suggest talking to your vet in the AM. While I don't doubt that Mowgli has a UTI, the only way to know if he's on the appropriate AB is to get a sterile urine sample by cytocentesis (a needle is used to extract urine directly from the bladder) and then get a culture and sensistivity (C & S). It takes about 3 days to get the results of the culture back. It's likely that whatever AB Mowgli was on, didn't target the bacteria he has now. BTW, Noroclav is amoxicillin.

You might want to get hold of a probiotic. A lot of people here use FortiFlora. It's available through Amazon, although you may need to get it from you vet. I don't know if it's available via the internet in Canada.

It's quite likely that the UTI is what was causing the presence of ketones. Not enough insulin, an infection, and not eating are a recipe for DKA. Hopefully, this is all under control now. You are going to need to keep monitoring carefully both for ketones and BG levels. Dose may need to increase before it drops. You should also know that as the infection clears, BG levels can drop quickly.

I'm glad you're both home.
 
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