07/01/18 Squallie AMPS 172, +7/130, PMPS 164

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Squalliesmom

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Squallie is not doing very well. He is still very swollen, and is only eating a tiny bite here and there. Yesterday I probably only managed to get the equivalent of 1/3 of a can Fancy Feast in him.


Breaking news: the dentist just called and okayed the use of the rubber-tipped piller to get some cyproheptadine in him, so maybe he will start trying to eat a little better! He said at this point, he's more concerned with getting Squall to eat than with any slight damage that might occur to the sutures. I am very relieved!!!
 
Ooops. I just posed in yesterday's condo. I hope you can get him to eat and get his meds into him and it won't come to a feeding tube. Sending prayers. I'm glad you heard from the dental vet.
 
I just gave him the cypro, I'll give it a little time to work and try some food. Don't know how
much good it will do, because I think he's already hungry, but still hopeful! Fingers crossed.


ETA: There is definitely a good bit of heat in the left side of his mouth. I mentioned it to the dentist, but he didn't seem too concerned.
 
Well, he's eaten almost a 3 oz can of FF between breakfast and now! Being able to give him the appy pill really helped! The dentist told me he wouldn't do that with a less-hands on pet-owner, but that he thought I knew what I was doing, lol; yeah, I've been doing this for a while, now. He also complemented me on my control of Squallie's diabetes, which did make me feel good. :) He was surprised that I had current numbers on Squall, and asked if I had access to a way to test him; I told him I certainly did, and that I test him every day. I guess he hasn't encountered that too often. :rolleyes:

I'm so relieved that Squallie finally ate something!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
So glad sweet Squallie man is eating !!! Wonder if the anesthetic/gas has also messed with his belly as it can with us ? Sending prayers for his mouth to heal quickly and discomfort to cease :bighug: And for his ability to easily eat to return fully and quickly :bighug::bighug::bighug: Hugs and peace to your heart , Lucy :bighug:❤️
 
Glad you both are feeling better today! I know these first few days after a major procedure are tough. I hope there are at least incremental improvements in his eating each day that you can see in his SS to know he is on track and healing. Will the dentist be doing any follow-up or recheck, or does he want your regular vet to do that? It would be good to know that there are no signs of infection given the swelling / heat you have seen.

I'm glad the dentist recognized the quality of care you are giving him. I was surprised to learn that the standard of care published for vets re: feline DM does not include home testing. That is one of the big reasons why this isn't very common. Sad but until that standard changes even those who are committed to treat DM won't benefit from home testing until they learn from a community like this.
 
Yo Deputy Squallie, The Lagoon Crew sends lots of vines for you to feel better and to eat without pain. Ready for another batch of my chicken soup? We'll have a party on your first day back at work.
~ LagoonMeister and Chef Rusty
 
LizzieInTexas said:
Do you have and marshmallow root or slippery elm bark? Maybe a slurry drizzled in his mouth/on his gums might help? IDK, just a suggestion.it is suppose to have anti-inflamitory properties
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I do have some SEB, I may give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion!
 
Beth 73 said:
So glad sweet Squallie man is eating !!! Wonder if the anesthetic/gas has also messed with his belly as it can with us ? Sending prayers for his mouth to heal quickly and discomfort to cease :bighug: And for his ability to easily eat to return fully and quickly :bighug::bighug::bighug: Hugs and peace to your heart , Lucy :bighug:❤️
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Thank you, dear Beth and Elmo! ❤️
 
Carol in Chicago said:
Glad you both are feeling better today! I know these first few days after a major procedure are tough. I hope there are at least incremental improvements in his eating each day that you can see in his SS to know he is on track and healing. Will the dentist be doing any follow-up or recheck, or does he want your regular vet to do that? It would be good to know that there are no signs of infection given the swelling / heat you have seen.

I'm glad the dentist recognized the quality of care you are giving him. I was surprised to learn that the standard of care published for vets re: feline DM does not include home testing. That is one of the big reasons why this isn't very common. Sad but until that standard changes even those who are committed to treat DM won't benefit from home testing until they learn from a community like this.
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He gets a check up with the dentist in two weeks, or sooner, if necessary. They said I could also take him to my regular vet instead, if I preferred, but the check up with the dentist is a freebie, so that's where we're going, lol. Also, I figure he better knows what's going on in that mouth, since he did the work. I have to say, this dentist has been really good about following up with Squallie; he has called each morning to see how he's doing, and he will call again tomorrow.

I agree, those standards need to change!
 
Well, dinner isn't quite as successful as brunch was, but he's trying. Still pawing at his mouth, but I do think the swelling has gone down a bit, and the one side doesn't feel as hot as it did before. He got a skinny 1.75U tonight, the dose last night wasn't even close to enough, and he is eating better now.
 
Squalliesmom said:
Well, dinner isn't quite as successful as brunch was, but he's trying. Still pawing at his mouth, but I do think the swelling has gone down a bit, and the one side doesn't feel as hot as it did before. He got a skinny 1.75U tonight, the dose last night wasn't even close to enough, and he is eating better now.
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:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:Yeah !
 
PussCatPrince - GA said:
Swollen/Heat. What do you mean. His face?
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Yes, his face/jaw. he's less puffy-looking on the sides of his face now, still fairly swollen around his nose and his lower jaw still seems puffy to me. He had had a good bit of heat in the left side, which worried me, but it has gone away now. He's trying to eat his breakfast now; he'll stop and paw at his mouth after every couple of bites, but at least he's coming back after a few minutes and trying again. My sweet boy.
 
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