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JoyBee&Ravan

JoyBee&Ravan

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Ravan is doing better. Lower BG.
Peggy Sue is not doing so good. She's dripping blood. (I don't think that's normal with a UTI ?) We sat outside for a while & she was Happy laying in the sun. She did eat a little canned food.And she used the litter box Pooped & Peed.
I managed to get a clean sample to bring to the vet. I also ordered D-Mannose. I hope there is some way to help her.Instead of getting easier as I get older it's more difficult to let them go.
I'm bringing her to the vet at 2:30 & then Ravan at 4:30. I really dread going to the vet. I get more stressed than the cats.
 
JoyBee&Ravan said:
Ravan is doing better. Lower BG.
Peggy Sue is not doing so good. She's dripping blood. (I don't think that's normal with a UTI ?) We sat outside for a while & she was Happy laying in the sun. She did eat a little canned food.And she used the litter box Pooped & Peed.
I managed to get a clean sample to bring to the vet. I also ordered D-Mannose. I hope there is some way to help her.Instead of getting easier as I get older it's more difficult to let them go.
I'm bringing her to the vet at 2:30 & then Ravan at 4:30. I really dread going to the vet. I get more stressed than the cats.
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Let's wait and see! Positive vibes for Peggy Sue and Ravan :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Peggy Sue had a very thorough Exam. & an X-ray . She does have a UTI. The X-ray Looked Normal,liver,kidneys & bladder. No visible tumors or stones.
Fresh urine sample showed traces on blood & white cells.Infection. I'll start D-Mannose tomorrow. If she doesn't feel better in a few days She'll get an antibiotic.

Dr stated a full work up, Ultrasound ,total blood work to check for viruses etc would costs $900 I am hoping she feels better. I cannot afford to spend that kind of money!

Ravan has high blood pressure :( He'll be taking a very tiny pill once a day. He had blood drawn for kidney check up I'll find out in a day or two how that is.

I am so GRATEFUL for all the good wishes ,prayers & vibes from everyone that comes to my condo. I really appreciate it more than I can express :):bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
I'm sorry Peggy Sue has a UTI, but glad the x-ray looked normal. D-Mannose really helped Furball when she had as UTI. I hope Peggy Sue gets over it quickly. Sorry Ravan has high blood pressure. It may be a good idea to mention it in your subject line and list what the pill is to get any advice from people who have used it on how it works. Sending prayers. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Good news, so happy for you ! For Ravan high blood pressure is common with CKD, it'll be controlled with medication! For little Peggy Sue, a lot better than what you were expecting..:). You should post a picture of her, we talk about her but we don't know her, at least I don't! Try to rest tonight and enjoy every moment where she wakes you up by laying on top of you & purring !! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
So glad the vet didn’t find anything worse than a UTI for Peggy Sue!!! I hope it clears up quickly! I second Lyane’s request....we need a pic of Peggy Sue!
Sorry Ravan has HBP, but at least you can treat it fairly easily.
Hope both kitties are feeling 100% soon!
 
Ti-Mousse said:
Good news, so happy for you ! For Ravan high blood pressure is common with CKD, it'll be controlled with medication! For little Peggy Sue, a lot better than what you were expecting..:). You should post a picture of her, we talk about her but we don't know her, at least I don't! Try to rest tonight and enjoy every moment where she wakes you up by laying on top of you & purring !! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Is there signs of high blood pressure in ckd cats as bella was just diagnosed
 
Bellasmom said:
Is there signs of high blood pressure in ckd cats as bella was just diagnosed
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It's when one of my kitty was diagnosed CKD that vet told me he also had high blood pressure after some additional tests, but not all ckd cats will suffer from that, maybe only half of them. I don't think there are any signs, but appropriate diet helps alot specially that Bella is in an early stage! Don't worry, your vet would probably have told you ! :bighug:
 
LizzieInTexas said:
He got 0.625mg (1/4 of 2.5mg tab) Amlodipine 1x/day.
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That's exactly how much ravan is getting. I sure hope he comes down to normal!

Ravan's BP was really high ,over 200. He was "Extremely stressed out the entire time he was there. The first time ever I couldn't even hold him . He was struggling so much & moaning!!

Couldn't that elevate his BP? Can I ask how high was Gizmo's
 
Ti-Mousse said:
appropriate diet helps alot
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@Bellasmom

Ravan gained some weight (8oz) Vet told me with Kidney disease & Diabetes it's a real good idea not to let them be overweight. Ravan weighs about 14lbs all his life,if you look down at him you can see his waist. Vet said it was a good weight for him. Now he needs to lose the 8 extra ounces.
Less food & more exercise. He gained from the FF with gravy when his BG drops. I hate that stuff. I don't think is very healthy. I'm glad he's now eating his raw diet again.
 
JoyBee&Ravan said:
@Bellasmom

Ravan gained some weight (8oz) Vet told me with Kidney disease & Diabetes it's a real good idea not to let them be overweight. Ravan weighs about 14lbs all his life,if you look down at him you can see his waist. Vet said it was a good weight for him. Now he needs to lose the 8 extra ounces.
Less food & more exercise. He gained from the FF with gravy when his BG drops. I hate that stuff. I don't think is very healthy. I'm glad he's now eating his raw diet again.
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We are gonna work on the raw as soon as I get the foodfurlife
 
JoyBee&Ravan said:
Couldn't that elevate his BP? Can I ask how high was Gizmo's
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Yes. Some. But Gizmo was a holy terror at the vet. Always.

This is from memory...
1st bp ~250 (started Amlodipine)
2nd - don't remember lower, but not normal
3rd - 130

Maybe 3-4 months in-between tests. They will usually take 3 readings and take the average.
 
LizzieInTexas said:
IMO that isn't long enough to tell how well he is reacting to the dose. Seems that a member (maybe @Marje and Gracie) said it takes some time. It could have been the vet. I honestly don't remember. Might be worth posting a "?" And ask in subject line or on the main forum.
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Definetely right; it takes some time to see how the body will react to the drug, in my case also Amlodipine. I can't remember how long between visits to monitor but for sure longer than 5 days! Will see what others experienced!
 
Ti-Mousse said:
Definetely right; it takes some time to see how the body will react to the drug, in my case also Amlodipine. I can't remember how long between visits to monitor but for sure longer than 5 days! Will see what others experienced!
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Thank you. Even after the 2nd test vet didn't want to increase but give it more time.

I am off to bed or I would dig into my notes and labs .
 
JoyBee&Ravan said:
@Bellasmom

Ravan gained some weight (8oz) Vet told me with Kidney disease & Diabetes it's a real good idea not to let them be overweight. Ravan weighs about 14lbs all his life,if you look down at him you can see his waist. Vet said it was a good weight for him. Now he needs to lose the 8 extra ounces.
Less food & more exercise. He gained from the FF with gravy when his BG drops. I hate that stuff. I don't think is very healthy. I'm glad he's now eating his raw diet again.
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I would agree that, with diabetes, extra weight isn't good although 8 ounces is nothing, as long as he doesn't keep on gaining. But with CKD....it's important to try to keep weight on the kitty as they do tend to lose weight and muscle mass.
 
LizzieInTexas said:
IMO that isn't long enough to tell how well he is reacting to the dose. Seems that a member (maybe @Marje and Gracie) said it takes some time. It could have been the vet. I honestly don't remember. Might be worth posting a "?" And ask in subject line or on the main forum.
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I can’t remember how long it took before my vet rechecked Gus’s BP after we started on amlodipine. I believe it was 10-14 days and current literature indicates 7-14 days to see a difference.
 
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