? 1/10 Ivy Amps 247, +3 180, +6 177, +9 262, Pmps 230, +3 240 Libre, High B12 & Dysbiosis

[Staci & Ivy]

1/9/26
Amps 247 Libre

We gave a small increase yesterday and now will see how she handles the bump up.
Hoping she’s safe tonight since we have dinner plans
I will feed a MC dinner.

Still wrestling with her lab results (we did get them all) and increased her T4 meds for her thyroid to 5 mg Methimazole pills 2x daily.

Complicated multi diagnoses with my girl.

Her B12 is still very high without any B12 supplements at this point (stopped giving that mid November). So that’s a concern

One of her vets feels getting thyroid under control could be an issue despite while Ivy is doing well, has few GI flares, and is not losing weight.
But we know she has dysbiosis (and are taking the steps that we can, without
making her uncomfortable to support her microbiome), and she has diabetes
and hyperthyroidism.

So it’s a lot going on.

*Has anyone dealt with high levels of B12 (cobalamin?)
Folate was in normal range.
(We tested with VDI labs).

She’s been in a good mood and lots of purrs and cuddles. I’ll take it

Hope everyone has a safe surf and a boring Caturday

 

[Mary & Jude]

It’s a lot, Staci, and you’re a saint for giving her such incredible care. She’s one lucky little girl!

Hope she surfs safely for you so that you can relax and enjoy your dinner plans.

 

[Allie & Gen]

Such a pretty lady, as always!

Best of luck with the increase - and with all that complexity. (Wish I had insight to offer!) What Mary says is spot on - Ivy is a lucky girl to have such a dedicated caretaker! I hope Saturday is good to you, Staci, and that you have a lovely dinner out.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

It’s a lot, Staci, and you’re a saint for giving her such incredible care. She’s one lucky little girl!

Hope she surfs safely for you so that you can relax and enjoy your dinner plans.

Thank you Mary
We all do everything we can for them

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Such a pretty lady, as always!

Best of luck with the increase - and with all that complexity. (Wish I had insight to offer!) What Mary says is spot on - Ivy is a lucky girl to have such a dedicated caretaker! I hope Saturday is good to you, Staci, and that you have a lovely dinner out.

Thank you Allie, all of us have our own road and challenges.

 

[Karolina & Nestle]

I'm sorry Staci that you're dealing with so much. And I know I've said this before but she's so lucky to have you as her mama
I hope she's steady tonight so you can enjoy your dinner and hopefully Andrew will be there to keep an eye on her.
Sending lots of PAWsitive thoughts and some healing vines your way.
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Happy Caturday

 

[SarahJeanne]

She's such a pretty lady!
I'm sorry she and you are going through so much... you take such good care of her!

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I'm sorry Staci that you're dealing with so much. And I know I've said this before but she's so lucky to have you as her mama
I hope she's steady tonight so you can enjoy your dinner and hopefully Andrew will be there to keep an eye on her.
Sending lots of PAWsitive thoughts and some healing vines your way.
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Happy Caturday

Thank you, Karolina, doing the best I can for my sweet and spicy girl.

Hoping she behaves for just a few hours tonight. Yes big bro will watch her (he just may not touch her, or else…..spicy girl)

I hope you and your boys are having a wonderful Caturday too

 

[Staci & Ivy]

She's such a pretty lady!
I'm sorry she and you are going through so much... you take such good care of her!

Thank you, Sarah.

 

[kitten68]

its certainly a lot.. not easy, balancing it all
hope your diner is lovely and its always a good thing with the purrs and cuddles!!! ..

 

[Staci & Ivy]

its certainly a lot.. not easy, balancing it all
hope your diner is lovely and its always a good thing with the purrs and cuddles!!! ..

Thank you, always enjoy cuddles and purrs, don’t we?

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Sorry about the lab results. That is crazy what happened. Ivy has a lot going on, but you do a great job taking care of her. She is lucky to have you. I hope you enjoy your dinner out.

 

[Brianna & Xander]

I can certainly understand the complexity! So sorry that you've gotta worry about something new. I wish I also had some advice, but I just found out that Xander's B12 was high too (and has never had B12 supplements), so I'd be curious what others say. Thinking of you and your pretty girl!

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Thinking of Ivy, hope all her levels mellow out some.

Hang in there mama!!! You’re doing more the most, good job taking care of your baby!!!!

 

[Seth&Bell]

Sorry Staci, it is such a challenge. Hang in there

 

[Kat & Trixie]

Sending hugs, Staci

Does the vet have any idea what could be causing the elevated B12. If memory serves me right, I believe hyperthyroidism can contribute to elevated B12.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Sending hugs, Staci

Does the vet have any idea what could be causing the elevated B12. If memory serves me right, I believe hyperthyroidism can contribute to elevated B12.

I’m not sure what’s causing it. Don’t know if the vet has an idea.
I need to see if he has ideas

 

[Madeline528]

Ivy such a pretty girl!

I am sorry, Staci, I know it is another worry. I hope the vet can figure it out to get her B12 levels down.
You are a great mama to your girl. Thinking of you and Ivy and sending hugs

Hope you enjoyed your dinner out.
Wishing you both a calm relaxed night. Safe surf, Miss Ivy!

 

[Albert & Xander]

It's difficult when there's multiple things going on to monitor, but you do an amazing job for Ivy

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Sorry about the lab results. That is crazy what happened. Ivy has a lot going on, but you do a great job taking care of her. She is lucky to have you. I hope you enjoy your dinner out.

Thanks Carla.
She’s a mystery

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I can certainly understand the complexity! So sorry that you've gotta worry about something new. I wish I also had some advice, but I just found out that Xander's B12 was high too (and has never had B12 supplements), so I'd be curious what others say. Thinking of you and your pretty girl!

Thanks, Brianna, I know you understand the complexity of all of this
Did you get any answers on the high B12?
I’m still trying to get some answers.

How’s your sweet boy doing? And you?

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Thinking of Ivy, hope all her levels mellow out some.

Hang in there mama!!! You’re doing more the most, good job taking care of your baby!!!!

Thanks Jason
I’m trying, she’s complicated for certain

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Sorry Staci, it is such a challenge. Hang in there

Thanks Seth, they are all such big mysteries

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Sending hugs, Staci

Does the vet have any idea what could be causing the elevated B12. If memory serves me right, I believe hyperthyroidism can contribute to elevated B12.

Thanks Kat.
I’m not yet sure we have answers.
One of my vets seems to feel it’s related to dysbiosis.
Will need to see what primary vet has to say (I will have to get a response there, none yet).

She’s got so many diseases, it’s hard to pinpoint the cause.
But will keep trying to dig for answers

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Ivy such a pretty girl!

I am sorry, Staci, I know it is another worry. I hope the vet can figure it out to get her B12 levels down.
You are a great mama to your girl. Thinking of you and Ivy and sending hugs

Hope you enjoyed your dinner out.
Wishing you both a calm relaxed night. Safe surf, Miss Ivy!

Thanks Madeline, I hope we get some answers soon. It’s always nerve wracking with all these tests and more questions that appear

 

[Staci & Ivy]

It's difficult when there's multiple things going on to monitor, but you do an amazing job for Ivy

You’re right Albert.
Thank you

 

[Elaine and Ember]

I had to Google dysbiosis. I’d never heard of it before.
How overwhelming to have so many things all at once. Hang in there, both of you!

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I had to Google dysbiosis. I’d never heard of it before.
How overwhelming to have so many things all at once. Hang in there, both of you!

Yeah, I did too Elaine. It’s a lot of stuff to juggle