Buster - update

Madm4444

Madm4444

Member Since 2024
@Suzanne & Darcy
@Wendy&Neko

It's great to be back on .com!

I am including the previous ProZinc link (from .org) to have all in one place on this site. [Previous ProZinc thread on .org: Dose? - Low PMPS (Post SRT)]

But the most recent threads regarding Buster are on the Acro forum. I have also started a thread on the Acro forum here on .com.

Where is the best place to get dosing advice for him, Acro or ProZinc?
 
I think if you are looking for help on dosing, the Prozinc forum is best. But if you are looking for other help on acro symptoms, or SRT, then the acro forum is best. The Prozinc forum is busier.
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
I see he hit 58 today. But that was a Libre number with no AT comparison, right?
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Yes. I was so pleased to finally see a response. I was getting worried. But, of course, in his typical Buster way, he's up high again...

Lately, based on all the data we have to date, we've only been doing AT tests when he is 50 or below on the Libre or stays in lower numbers for a longer period. In this case, he went back up quickly.

Also, an ear prick with Buster is a 2-man job & his dad isn't always available. In those cases, we might miss some testing opportunities but I give him a snack, just in case.

Bless all those folks who can get an ear prick solo. They're rock stars!
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
He may be still in a bounce. I am glad you stuck with the same dose tonight. Maybe if he’s still high tomorrow you can increase. I can say that because you have 24/7 data on him and will be with him. His bouncing is so frustrating!!
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Hi. Hope you are well & your kitties are doing better. How is Grace doing since the radiation? Did Richard have I-131? Has the Baytril been working for Marcus?
Well, been trying to work through Buster's high numbers for weeks. We were at 7.5 for a while. Started 7.5f a few days ago in the hope it would provide a jumpstart. Not so much...

He is almost at 60 days with the Zobaline. When he is in lower numbers, his legs are so much better. But the higher numbers take him right back to weaker.

I know we've had blues and some greens but he's just so high most of the time. I've been suspicious that there is underlying constipation problems & have given him meds but he's pooping 2x/day without problems so not sure if it's that. Or is it his nasty tumor rearing it's head?

Should we be considering an increase to 8? Please let me know your thoughts.
 
He got to 69 on this dose recently. How much lower do you want him to go?

Is that 7.5f more like 7.75, or is it part way in between 7.5 and 7.75? At Buster's size of dose, just a fattening of the dose doesn't do much for him.

When was Buster's last blood work? When I had SRT done, it was suggested I get the thyroid numbers tested every 3 months for the first year. A small percent of SRT kitties get hypoT from the treatment.

How is Buster acting overall? Grooming OK, coat look good? Purring, playing?
 
Wendy&Neko said:
He got to 69 on this dose recently. How much lower do you want him to go?

Is that 7.5f more like 7.75, or is it part way in between 7.5 and 7.75? At Buster's size of dose, just a fattening of the dose doesn't do much for him.

When was Buster's last blood work? When I had SRT done, it was suggested I get the thyroid numbers tested every 3 months for the first year. A small percent of SRT kitties get hypoT from the treatment.

How is Buster acting overall? Grooming OK, coat look good? Purring, playing?
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You are correct. He did go low. I'm not trying to be greedy but his lows have been shorter and his highs have been so much higher these days.

To answer your question, it's more like between 7.5 and 7.75. I know it doesn't seem like much but we got a bit of a response with it. Could have been a coincidence (and/or wishful thinking).

Well, the issue is moot right now. The Libre crapped out early (how shocking) so we don't have enough data to comfortably make any changes. New Libre on Monday so it will be like this for a few days.

Bloodwork was in June so we will be looking at another round some time this month. He is also due for a recheck with the cardiologist (echo).

He seems to be feeling okay. He's still plagued with the neuropathy but he seems to work around it the best he can. Still grooming OK. Coat still good. Legs keep him from doing much playing but he was never much for that to begin with...
 
Glad to hear Buster is otherwise OK. Neko would lie down and play with her catnip stuffed toys, didn't need to move around a lot to play. She had severe arthritis and did not have neuropathy.

Bummer about the Libre failure - always the weekend! With the differences you have measured from the Libre vs. the AT, it's possible some of the reductions taken from lower numbers on the Libre weren't all that low on the AT.
 
Madm4444 said:
He is almost at 60 days with the Zobaline. When he is in lower numbers, his legs are so much better.
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This is good. At least he does get some relief. How has he been yesterday and today? I know it must really upset and frustrate you that you are still dealing with his high numbers in between the better numbers.
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
This is good. At least he does get some relief. How has he been yesterday and today? I know it must really upset and frustrate you that you are still dealing with his high numbers in between the better numbers.
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He's doing okay. It was nice to see yellow & blue but now we're back to pink. Though he could be bouncing from lower numbers we don't know about (no Libre).

And yes, you're right, it does upset me b/c I see how much better he feels when he's lower. But I think I've come a long way with the panicking. We have so much data now that we can correlate with his behavior that I am able to notice changes right away. I feel like I can tell roughly where is with bg from how he eats, pees, poops, acts, etc. Does that sound crazy?

His behavior has been pretty steady so hoping all will be well til tomorrow's appt for new Libre. I'll keep you posted!
 
@Suzanne & Darcy
@Wendy&Neko

Well, I'm at a loss here. We've gotten some pretty nice greens over the last few days & he's been feeling great at those times. But it seems as soon as he hits the lower numbers, he bounces high. He handles it okay but obviously doesn't feel as well.

Is it possible that he will never be regulated & this is just how it is now? Will we just be going back & forth until his body starts to break down from these high numbers?

I don't know if it's the acro, some other inflammation and/or pain, wrong insulin, or what? I'm so frustrated & feel helpless. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
Buster is closing in on his 6 month anniversary of SRT. It took Neko well over a year past her SRT, and a switch to Levemir, before she stopped being so bouncy. Post SRT cats are bouncy. Sometimes you just need to wait it out. As long as the vet had checked him over recently, especially for needed dentals or possible arthritis (Neko's was severe), then my only suggestion would be a possible insulin switch. But that comes with the warning that you'd be learning something new. Even going from Lantus to Levemir, which are quite similar insulins, I felt like a newbie again for about a month.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
Buster is closing in on his 6 month anniversary of SRT. It took Neko well over a year past her SRT, and a switch to Levemir, before she stopped being so bouncy. Post SRT cats are bouncy. Sometimes you just need to wait it out. As long as the vet had checked him over recently, especially for needed dentals or possible arthritis (Neko's was severe), then my only suggestion would be a possible insulin switch. But that comes with the warning that you'd be learning something new. Even going from Lantus to Levemir, which are quite similar insulins, I felt like a newbie again for about a month.
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Thank you, Wendy. I really needed to hear that this much bouncing isn't uncommon for Post-SRTs.
Every time we think about switching insulin, he has a run of great numbers & we don't want to mess with it...
 
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