Poncho diagnosed diabetic 1/15

Status
Not open for further replies.
Christoph,
This thread is getting WAY too long to find anything. When you wake up and have your head back on your shoulders again, how about starting a new thread entitled something like

2/9 Poncho Updates

HUGS
 
Hi everyone. To each one of you I say much thanks. Poncho is resting......I got 9 hrs sleep, got up and did the feeding/fluids and meds routine and now just waiting for the next feeding. I was given appetite stimulant, tubed potassium, another antibiotic for digestive tract, and correct feeding instructions/syringe, and needle placement for fluids. Apparently needle should go in the side, not between the shoulder blades, and now I can feed him easier with a larger syringe with bigger diameter exit hole. The new vet checked his BG late afternoon and it was 177.....last shot was 1 unit @ 5am so at this point no more insulin but check urine for sugar. No ketones in the blood detected He thinks he had pancreatitis and will know if he still has it when test results come back today. What he probably had was transient diabetes from that but since his diagnosis was based on a BG of 379, it deserved further scrutiny to determine if ANY insulin was appropriate. They also should have made sure I was properly instructed in force feeding and given the right syringe and the prescribed food. I'm extremely disappointed in the SPCA clinic and I will try to go to the top there to voice that. They did a lot of good things but dropped the ball on a few crucial things that had a strong bearing on success, then threw in the towel. They actually made his condition worse and he is far from being out of the woods.....it's up to God and me now.....with the new vets guidance. He weighed 10+lbs in the Fall and now weighs 6.6lbs. Two weeks ago 8+ lbs and at time of diagnosis 7+lbs. I will update later. Prayers still needed.....thanks.
 
I'm so glad you and Poncho are still hanging in.
I did read recently that if hyperglycemia lasts more than 2 days, that insulin therapy is recommended until the situation is resolved (if transient) due to the effects of glucose toxicity.
 
Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way from across the pond, Chris. (And extra chin scritches for Poncho too).

Huge hug to you,
Eliz

PS. "No ketones": That is good to hear.
 
Yay for no ketones! :D

Chris, you did an amazing job to get Poncho through the weekend. I'm so glad to read that you and Poncho have now got proper, competent and caring veterinary support. I see you've been given an appy stimulant. That's good. Going forward, if Poncho still struggles to eat on his own, then ask your good vet about a prescription for anti-nausea treatment (e.g. generic ondansetron). If the underlying problem is pancreatitis, some anti-nausea support for a while may help Poncho a great deal with eating.

I'm glad that you managed to get a really good sleep.

Sending more prayers for you both.

(((Chris and Poncho)))
.
 
I am so glad that both of you are doing okay :). I know that you will keep up with the fluid and food. It will be so much easier now you have the right info and equipment.

Please keep testing both poncho blood glucose as BJM pointed out if it remains high then it is better to support the pancreas by administering insulin. You do not want to allow a situation that encourages ketones again. On that note please keep testing for ketones as well.
 
Today the new vet got the test results for pancreatitis and he does have a severe case of it. She said if he starts to vomit she'll put him on IV treatment and I think I'll ask for a 3 day pain shot and some cerenia or ondansetron tomorrow. I'm going to get some BG urine strips tonight and she said I' welcome to borrow a cat specific meter since it is essential at this point to be as accurate as possible if there is an issue with BG. She showed me the comparison with the clinic comparison and mine and it was going up to 100 points off their number up or down. I might have bought a defective Relion. Ok....time for feeding. Thanks for hugs and support. chris
 
I'm so thankful to hear an update Christoph. Altho' it's awful, I'm glad it's pancreatitis and not something worse. Yes that's bad enough but it can be managed with the right tools which you now have.

I'm thankful you got a good sleep too...you've been way too long without it.

HUGS and thoughts and prayers continue from here...
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top