GA Very Low BG Update: Pink numbers last night- swaying this morning- now loosing balance again

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Hey everyone, sorry for the sudden radio silence. Pretty soon after he seemed stable and i tried feding him again. He didn’t eat and i tried more Karo. I tried to measure his sugar and kept getting Lo. And then I ran put of strips. After that while I tried to see if I could get to the 24 hour vet he got convulsions.

I got him to vet as fast as I could, they checked his sugar it was at 23. They gave him dextrose and gave me more to be able to keep him a little more stable until his vet opens at 8 (they suggested taking him there sonce they have his most recent labs). Right now he is reacting more and is a bit more stable. I’ll keep you all posted.

Thank you so much, I would have been a mess without your advise. Thank you.
 
Oh man, what a hard and scary day you've had. So glad you got Merlin to the vet tonight. I hope they gave you (or you were able to get more test strips) to make sure he id safe until you get to your regular vet. SENDING HUGS ans yes, please keep us posted :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
sherrib said:
You said you cleaned on Saturday, what did you clean? What did you use? How long was he around the cleaning stuff?
Look, something is definitely not right and I am trying not to get stressed out about it but to be honest I am. What state are you in I am in North Carolina . Just whawwöqq
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We cleaned the house in general but we never use things too harsh because he is there and there is also two dogs in the house (lovely little daschounds). And thats the thing, I’m not in a state, I live in Puerto Rico. It’s always a guesing game to what we can get and what we cant.

That being said my roommate has always said Merlin made it through Hurricaine Maria so he is a strong kitty who can get through a lot.

@Barbara & Uncle (GA) thanks for the hugs!! As soon as I can get him to the vet I will let you all know. Seriously I am so thankful for you all. He has always been a sickly kitty and when he got diagnosed I honestly felt like I didn’t even know of I could care for him but this place really helped me see I could do this.
 
Cris and Merlin said:
Took off the 911 y’all now that he is more stable. But will keep updating!


Honestly, at that time he wasn’t on insulin but still, he made it through no power for months even if the heat was hellish and the storm itself. All at the ripe age of 15.
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AMAZING :cat:
I know things are still really rough there. I don't want to get political but I think it's a disgrace :(
 
Please keep updating; I am so happy to hear he's still with us! Hypoglycemia is so scary as it kills so fast. I am definitely going to make that hypoglycemia box tomorrow: there's a post here somewhere on everything needed to put in one; includes Karo, 15cc syringes (no needles) to use with Karo, bulb syringes for rectal insertion of Karo, food, a lot of test strips, lancets, a glucometer in case we panic and cant find the usual one, phone number/location of 24-hour emergency vet, phone number for taxi/Uber/lyft, and probably a few more things but that's a start. Purrs to you both.
 
Hi all, on my way to his regular vet. We cleared the night, he has a bit of a shiver but he hasn’t had convulsions. He had hourly dextrose and gave him some Karo before we went off since he hasn’t eaten. But he is responsive. More updates as they happen.
 
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Sorry to hear Merlin has convulsions but so glad you were able to get him to the vet yesterday and that he is getting the care he needs.
Please keep us posted! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Wow! What a scary night! I will be checking back to see how his vet visit went
I didn’t realize how old he is!

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Hey everyone. I want to thank you all for the support and help you gave me through the night. Unfortunately Merlin could not be stabilized and he passed. He was at his regular vet with the people who have been caring for him for the last couple of years so he was in a place he knew with people who really cared for him and tried their best. I know I wasn't part of the forums for too long but really, this place was the reason why the last couple of months I got to spend them with him and enjoy his last days as wel as make everything as comfortable as we could for him. thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart and I know he thanks you guys too. I plan to stick around. There is other kitties in my life ( a lot of people have cats in my family) and I plan to share what I learned with them as well as hopefully with time, there will be other kitties in the house and I would love to share how that goes with all of you as well as know how you kitties are doing and celebrate all the good as well as be there for the bad just as all of you were for me. Thanks a lot to all. I love you guys, and thank you for being there for Merlin too. Bless all you and your own fur babies too.
 
Cris and Merlin said:
Hey everyone. I want to thank you all for the support and help you gave me through the night. Unfortunately Merlin could not be stabilized and he passed. He was at his regular vet with the people who have been caring for him for the last couple of years so he was in a place he knew with people who really cared for him and tried their best. I know I wasn't part of the forums for too long but really, this place was the reason why the last couple of months I got to spend them with him and enjoy his last days as wel as make everything as comfortable as we could for him. thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart and I know he thanks you guys too. I plan to stick around. There is other kitties in my life ( a lot of people have cats in my family) and I plan to share what I learned with them as well as hopefully with time, there will be other kitties in the house and I would love to share how that goes with all of you as well as know how you kitties are doing and celebrate all the good as well as be there for the bad just as all of you were for me. Thanks a lot to all. I love you guys, and thank you for being there for Merlin too. Bless all you and your own fur babies too.
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Oh no!! :( I'm so sorry! That is just heartbreaking.
 
Cris, my heart goes out to you. I'm glad Merlin was with the people who knew and cared for him this morning.
He was loved, a gift from you.
If you ever want to let us know more about Merlin, post some pictures, tell some stories or just plain old grieve with us, we're here for you.
Any time, every time :bighug:
 
I am so sorry for your sudden loss Cris. This is so sad, prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

Fly free sweet Merlin cat_wings>o
 
thanks so much guys, i'm sorry i haven't answered sooner. my roommate has been helping me feel better, she also is missing him like crazy (we've been friends since before I got merlin so she had seen him his whole life too)

I would love to share more about him, and to learn more about this and to know you guys more as well. really this is more than i would ever had thought to expect from people who barely know us. thank you so much for your support and your kind words. i really love you all and know your kitties totally have another guardian now.

A lot of love, and a lot of hugs back, from me, merlin, and everyone here who misses him cat_wings>o

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Oh Cris, I am so sorry it was Merlin's time to leave you. I don't think we've had a chance to meet yet, but I can't stop the tears after reading through this thread and I had to respond. My heart is aching for the pain you are experiencing right now. I'm sending you and your roommate many hugs and vines of love, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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