Yes, he's up a fair bit since PMPS but it's still a yellow. It might be the new meds but you'll need more data to know. Maybe it was a little bounce from his blue PMPS. How often is the budesonide given? Any after effects this AM from last night's dose?
I'd try 1.7 u because you're home to check before bed. Fingers crossed the side effects diminish over time.
Best to go slow for now.
You might want to order a pill gun.
Re meds effect: I think you'll have to collect a bunch of data going forward to see if there's a new pattern of higher BGs developing.
I see that he's into lower yellow this AM. I still think you need to gather some data over a few more days with the new med on board. You might find that it's a short-lived elevation of BG for the evening only and might end up giving more insulin for PM. Too early to tell. Meanwhile, do what you're doing and dose on the PSs.
Sounds like it doesn't agree with him. You'll know for sure if he perks up tomorrow.
If it's in sixth place it might not be enough to affect his BG. You'll be able to tell when you test. If he likes it and needs to eat more you might have to dose around it. Yes, we aim for low carb food but sometimes other factors have to be attended to.I picked up a can of Tiki cat gourmet carnivore Beef Liver and Lamb food for Smoky. He normally hates any healthy food I give him so was a little suspicious when he gobbled it down.
I looked at the label and the sixth ingredient is dextrose anhydrous which i think is sugar.
You gave 1 u on a 144 on 01/29 and it proved to be a bit too exciting afterward. You have options: 0.5, 0.6, 0.75, 0.8 using either U40s or U100s. You're at home so maybe try 0.75 u?
You're right although I'm trying to factor in the budesonide possibly raising his BG again. The vet said it wld take about two weeks for new med to affect his BG. I've already noticed that it seems to be higher while on the budesonide. The 0.75 sounds good to me, is a u100 better to use for that?
ARe you planning on giving the budesonide again tonight? If so then you're still in the data gathering stage for how it affects his BG. It's hard to make any definite dosing decisions because of that. If you just look at the PMPS then one of those doses I suggested would work. If you're trying to guesstimate the effect of budesonide, I don't know what to suggest. Maybe dose based on PS for a little longer as you gather data?
I hope he can get used to the budesonide over time.
It's tricky to measure 0.75 u on a U100 syringe. It would amount to a skinny 0.8 u. Estimating it on a U40 with half unit marks is probably easier.
Maybe if he learns to tolerate the budesonide its positive effects will reduce his nausea.
Yes, 1.6 u looks good. Was he as ill/lethargic on the budesonide last night?
Hopeful signs that he might tolerate the budesonide after he's on it a little longer.
You could give 1.75 u because you've done that on lower PSs before.
I'm really worried about that. He went down to 7.5 lbs back in mid August of 2016. His highest weight since then was 8.6 lbs. He is now at 8.2 lbs and should be at least 12 to 13 lbs.
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You're allowed to vent, Lisa. This is a very tough road and yours is tougher than most. Did the vet give you any idea how long before the budesonide should have a positive effect? If his IBD can calm down and his appetite improve that should help with his weight.I gave him the 1.75U for am.
He lost weight again
It's been about five months since his diagnosis and 6 months since he lost all that weight. It's so frustrating
I have tried everything to try to get him to lose weight. I've not really taken any time for myself. I'm the only one taking care of him. Sorry, guess I just needed to vent.
I was fairly sure that steroids need time to do their work. Cross fingers that you see steady improvements.
Poor boy.I can give him the bupe according to my vet while he is taking the budesonide.
He was standing all hunched up last night. Poor Smoky.
Is he eating and keeping food down?
