Henry OTJ but elevated BG today, possible stomach bug?

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That's fantastic news, Rachel. I'm very pleased and relieved for you both. :D

Coat condition is a great barometer to monitor. Since I started closely monitoring Saoirse's clinical signs it has surprised me to see the fluctuations in coat condition during the day and how quickly it can change depending on how she's feeling at any given point.

C'mon now, Henry. Prduce some decent poops for your momma! :)
 
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That's fantastic news, Rachel. I'm very pleased and relieved for you both. :D

Coat condition is a great barometer to monitor. Since I started closely monitoring Saoirse's clinical signs it has surprised me to see the fluctuations in coat condition during the day and how quickly it can change depending on how she's feeling at any given point.

C'mon now, Henry. Prduce some decent poops for your momma! :)
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You are so right about coat condition! Because Henry was diagnosed in late November I've never quite known whether his occasional dandruff was dry winter air and indoor heating or diabetes-related. Even since he's been OTJ and with a fish oil supplement he gets some flakes (and he gets that "spontaneous stress danduff" at the vet's office). But there was no mistaking that something was wrong this time; he looked and felt kind of greasy and unkempt yesterday. Today he's soft and sleek again.

No poo yet, but a nice big pee. My husband and I went out for a couple of hours and when we got home Henry was just relaxing on the couch with his ball beside him. No vomit for 24 hours now. I don't want to jinx anything, but let's just say my mood is much more positive today! Thanks, all, for staying with me through this whole episode.
 
Popping in to report that Mr. Henry seems to be 100% back to normal. He had a small poo last night, and pee output is good. I got my usual wake-up call of him standing on the nightstand and pawing and meowing at me until I got up to feed him. That was at 2 a.m. :coffee: I think he's over these tiny bland meals and wants some REAL FUDS. I'm proceeding slowly, though, and reintroducing the "good stuff" gradually. Thank you all for the hand holding and healing vines--they worked! I just wish I knew what caused the issue.
 
Hi Rachel,

What a cheery update. Yay for the poop! :D

It's great to hear the relief in your tone, Rachel. :bighug: I'm very glad that Henry's feeling so much better. I think it's a very wise plan to gradually mix in the "good stuff" with the plain chicken and broth. ;) As to the cause, maybe he ate something strange, or possibly that particular can of his regular food was a bit iffy. (Happens.)

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incredible level of attention and detail on your spreadsheet for her. How lucky she is to have you!
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It's that detailed primarily because I have PTSD so my memory doesn't work properly any more. Also, trying to maintain/search back through her journal on paper used to make me panic badly. :oops: That said, the detail means that our vets, who also have the spreadsheet links, can do most of our consults over the phone. It saves both Saoirse and myself an awful lot of stress. (I'm agoraphobic alongside the PTSD.) In particular, it was invaluable last year to share the data with the vet when I was home-nursing Saoirse through her pancreatitis flare.

As for the luck, then I am far and away luckier to have Saoirse than she is to have me. I love her more than words can say, and I'd be absolutely lost without her.
 
I did find another can of Friskies with the same lot number, so I threw that out. I also have a dog so it's possible she carried something inside on her feet, or we did, that Henry ingested. Or he could have eaten a nasty bug. Who knows.

It's wonderful that you can do so much by phone with the vet. I'm sorry for the circumstances that require you to keep such detailed records, but it sounds like your close care and attention has benefited Saoirse tremendously.:bighug: Your compassion comes through in all your messages (I've been following Skinky's progress as well and am touched by how often you check on her). And I understand what you mean about your being the lucky one; I feel the same way with my three. Yes, they occasionally drive me batty, but I love them to bits and they enrich my life so much.
 
We're absolutely blessed with our vets now. They are very kind, collaborative, and very understanding of my limitations. It has made a world of difference to me in my endeavours to help my girl to have such great veterinary support. Pardon the pun, but they're very patient with me when I get into a heap or can't stop talking because I'm so anxious. :oops: I worry about Laura, especially as she had so little veterinary support when she first started posting here and was having so much trouble getting help for Skinky. I've been in a similar predicament, and it's nightmarish. Skinky is such a brave girl, and they are so close...

I couldn't agree with you more about how much our little furry miracles enrich our lives. :)

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That's great news Rachel:)This is what is so good about this place, members are here to support you day or night. To listen to your concerns and offer both practical and emotional support.
 
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