Continued help for Ernest's dosing

I have hopefully found a good vet for Ernest. We have an appt Tues @ 11am!
He specializes in the endocrine system. The office manager said her cat was diabetic and used the Lantus pen.
She said they do not recommend vetsulin for cats and encourage everyone to home test!
So far, so good!!

We increased to 5.5u this morning, his +4 is 293! His appetite is back. He ate 1/2 a can.
I know I'm supposed to be looking for blue and green but with nothing but red & pink, this is super exciting!
 
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Ja' said:
I have hopefully found a good vet for Ernest. We have an appt Tues @ 11am!
He specializes in the endocrine system. The office manager said her cat was diabetic and used the Lantus pen.
She said they do not recommend vetsulin for cats and encourage everyone to home test!
So far, so good!!

We increased to 5.5u this morning, his +4 is 293! His appetite is back. He ate 1/2 a can.
I know I'm supposed to be looking for blue and green but with nothing but red & pink, this is super exciting!
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yellow is definitely better then red and pink! I'm glad you found a vet who is (so far) on the same page.
 
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Ja' said:
I have hopefully found a good vet for Ernest. We have an appt Tues @ 11am!
He specializes in the endocrine system. The office manager said her cat was diabetic and used the Lantus pen.
She said they do not recommend vetsulin for cats and encourage everyone to home test!
So far, so good!!

We increased to 5.5u this morning, his +4 is 293! His appetite is back. He ate 1/2 a can.
I know I'm supposed to be looking for blue and green but with nothing but red & pink, this is super exciting!
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Yellows? We'll take it! Better than those reds and pinks that Ernest has been getting.

New vet sounds like what we would recommend. You worked fast, to find a new vet and get an appointment so soon. Good job Ja'!

It's important that Ernest gets his insulin, even if he has not eaten much. Whatever it takes to get him to eat, do that. If that is chicken or some plain baby food, than that is what you use. He's high enough that the risk of ketones is present, especially if he does not eat.

Please test for ketones when you get a chance, please.

You might want to read through this thread, on why it's important to give your cat insulin, even if their appetite is not as good as normal.
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/some-bad-advice-for-newbies.9070/
 
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@Deb & Wink @Panic @JanetNJ

And just like that, we're back to black! HIGHEST EVER!
I guess we'll go to 6 units in the morning??
So depressing.........

The good thing is that you would never know from Ernest's behavior.
He seems happy and strong. Runs around the house following us. Jumps up on the barstool.
Other than the 2 meals a couple of days ago, he's eating really well.
Still using the potty (real potty).

Just doesn't make sense!!
 
I'm going to be hopeful and say maybe he dropped lower today that you didn't see and that caused a bounce. :P
Hang in there! Let's see what happens.
 
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@Deb & Wink @Panic @JanetNJ

And just like that, we're back to black! HIGHEST EVER!
I guess we'll go to 6 units in the morning??
So depressing.........

The good thing is that you would never know from Ernest's behavior.
He seems happy and strong. Runs around the house following us. Jumps up on the barstool.
Other than the 2 meals a couple of days ago, he's eating really well.
Still using the potty (real potty).

Just doesn't make sense!!
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I am sorry. I know the frustration. I feel you will probably need an IAA/acro test. This is how my cat was too. :(
 
We like to have members start a new thread when they get close to or over 50 posts. This one is at 60 replies.

Link the old thread into the new thread, so we have some history to get our heads around.

Thanks so much.
 
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