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My 14 year old senior cat Rain is diabetic. She lost a tooth last week.Then her ketones spiked. I rushed her to the vet. Due to finacial struggles, I could not afford a hospitail stay.The vet proceeds to tell me to put her down. Yes, she was dehydrated. She didn't eat for a day because of mouth pain. I got her fluids and antibiotics. That was the longest weekend. I syringe fed her.On Monday i took her back. Bought her fluid to do my self. The week has been a rollercoaster. She eating and walking around. Then just stays in her bed and won't eat. She is also not moving her bowels regularly. Her test say she has enzymes in liver . High w blood count and low thyroid . I love her! I dint want to be selfish if she is in pain. But I wanted to at least try to make her better. Do I puther down? When do I stop trying?
 
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Hi Jodi, I’m so sorry you’re having so many problems with sweet Rain. You can contact Diabetic Cats In Need (DCIN) they can often help with treatment. Is she eating now? You need to make sure she gets food (use syringe if needed) and insulin. The lack of food may be the cause of the liver problems as well as the ketones. I’ll tag a member that is working with DCIN. @Chris & China
 
Thank you for your response . She was eating. Til yesterday she would only lick the food from my fingers. Thank you for your help.
 
Keeping her hydrated, feed, and bg lowered is the best thing you can do. Please test ketones at home... If they read above a trace go back to the vet immediately. Ketone strips are inexpensive and can be bought at any pharmacy. Are you testing the bg at home? Did she get any antibiotics for the tooth? Does she need a dental?
 
Yes , I test her. The levels are all over the place. She is on Lantos insulin. Received her results on vm. I keep calling vet. I haven't received a reply. I had her down. Her ketones level was at 5. As i gave her insulin. It climbed all over again. It's Sunday human society is not opened. I can't afford er care.
 
One unit twice a day. She is at the 40 levels. Same happened last week. Always elevates when i give her insulin. I have contacted dcin. Waiting on reply from them.
 
JodiJools said:
I want to thank everyone. You gave me the best advice. I found my way to dcin. I'm at the vet now. They want to keep her overnight. I will keep everyone posted. Many blessings to all. I'm grateful to everyone that responded.
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I'm glad rain is getting the help she needs. Let us know how she is today.

-your neighbor from across the river
 
JodiJools said:
One unit twice a day. She is at the 40 levels. Same happened last week. Always elevates when i give her insulin. I have contacted dcin. Waiting on reply from them.
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What is at 40? Her glucose? Are you using world measurements rather then us numbers?
 
Rain is very sick.She has fluids in her abdomen. They think it's her pancreas or and heart. Vet says she needs intense care for a while. I want my cat to be happy. I love my friend enough to know it's time to let go. Thank you dcin.
 
JodiJools said:
Rain is very sick.She has fluids in her abdomen. They think it's her pancreas or and heart. Vet says she needs intense care for a while. I want my cat to be happy. I love my friend enough to know it's time to let go. Thank you dcin.
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So sorry. :(
 
so sorry about Rain...pretty name...I hope you are coping with the loss of your friend...it is so hard...you have friends here and all of us feel your pain...please keep everyone posted if you need support in your grief...so sorry...
 
JodiJools said:
Hello.
My 14 year old senior cat Rain is diabetic. She lost a tooth last week.Then her ketones spiked. I rushed her to the vet. Due to finacial struggles, I could not afford a hospitail stay.The vet proceeds to tell me to put her down. Yes, she was dehydrated. She didn't eat for a day because of mouth pain. I got her fluids and antibiotics. That was the longest weekend. I syringe fed her.On Monday i took her back. Bought her fluid to do my self. The week has been a rollercoaster. She eating and walking around. Then just stays in her bed and won't eat. She is also not moving her bowels regularly. Her test say she has enzymes in liver . High w blood count and low thyroid . I love her! I dint want to be selfish if she is in pain. But I wanted to at least try to make her better. Do I puther down? When do I stop trying?
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You are a FANTASTIC loving cat mother. God bless
 
allison and Bubbles said:
Thank you for saying that ...I do not always feel like a fantastic mom to my kitties but it is sure nice to be told that...I am facing putting my other kitty to sleep now...he is not well and approaching end stage kidney failure...wow...life isnt easy is it ...for any of us who lose our loved ones...I read your entire dialogue start to finish about Rain...you really tried and i could very much sense your level of anguish when you could not get Rain to eat as this was my exact issue with Bubbles too...I couldn't syringe feed her as she just could not handle it...God bless you and your own aswell...lots of hugs sent your way!
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Have you joined the Facebook group called Cats with Chronic Renal Failure? They will be able to advise you on there.
 
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