Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey
Member Since 2011
1/15 Recap:
1.25 units bid
AMPS: 293
AM+3: 219
AM+6: 187
PMPS: 311
PM+3: 264
PM+6: 90
1/16 Recap: At the vet for curve
1.25 units bid
AMBG: 272 (at home before I took him in)
AMPS: 433
AM+2: 377
AM+4: 322
AM+6: 267
AM+8: 217
PMPS: none
PM+.5: 228
PM+3: 98
PM+5: 100
Wednesday's Condo
I didn't post yesterday because there really wasn't much to say until late in the evening WC time, and I figured no one would see it. I guess many would say taking Cinco for a curve was a mistake, since it messed him up, numbers wise. They did give him sub-q fluids, and that really perked him up, so I'm glad about that. I took him in a little before the requested time of 7:30 am (huge for me, as I am a night owl). The vet wasn't going to be there until 8, which concerned me - they weren't going to give him his insulin until she got there. That would be stretching it to at least 12 +1 hours. When it was all over I found out they didn't actually give him the insulin until 10 am (+15) because they had an emergency come in and only one vet to handle it! No wonder his number were so bad! I really don't see what they could have learned, messing up his schedule like that, and then they gave his PM shot at AM+9.5! Sure, it got him some greens, but is that really a good thing? :YMSIGH: The vet had to leave before I picked him up and is supposed to call today. I had left some questions for her and I got some answers via the vet techs: No, they've never tested him for pancreatitis because he's never had symptoms (no vomiting, no abdominal mass or tenderness). She had no idea if the Zobaline was causing any problems, as she'd never heard of it. She did some research and only found evidence of it's use in humans. :roll: I will discuss that with her today when she calls. I am really leaning toward the idea that the Zobaline was not a problem. The vet tech told me that the bartonella was probably the reason for the increased thirst/urination, as well as the fact that his numbers weren't coming down after the dosecreases, and the OV said the same thing. I guess I just need to sit tight and wait for the antibiotic to do it's thing. It's only the third day for that (they did give his meds at the correct times :smile: ). To top everything off, while I was sleeping in this morning to recover from a very long day yesterday, my dh got caught on a conference call and didn't get Cinco his am shot until an hour after we'd planned!
It was only +12.5, but didn't help us get him back on schedule. The good news is that we have the weekend ahead of us, when his schedule is open and we can adjust the shot times back towards normal.
Much to my amazement, they said he ate all food and most snacks offered while he was there (he usually won't eat when we board him there).
BTW, I posted this at the end of my last condo, but I'll repeat that the urinalysis was negative - no ketones, no infection, no blood, crystals, etc.
While Cinco was gone, I got the house vacuumed (I hate to do it when he's around as it scares him) and cleaned his water dispenser, washed his bedding and scrubbed the carpet where he'd peed over the edge of the lb. It was an "extra large" box, but he's an extra large cat and was hanging his tail out the entryway . I moved our "giant" box downstairs, and although it's not as aesthetically pleasing as the other one, I figured it's better than pee on the floor! :lol: So far, in spite of the fact that its edges are high all around, he's had no trouble getting in and out and keeping his deposits inside the lines. :RAHCAT
It'll be interesting to see where his numbers take us today, and how soon we start seeing improvement after the AB. I am going to ask the vet about my giving him a round or two of sub-q over the next couple of days, since I think he'll continue to be somewhat dehydrated. I'll have to watch the video for a refresher course, as it's been almost a year since I've done it. I'll post after I talk to the vet.
Sending healing vines to all kitties in need and hugs to stressed-out beans :YMHUG:
1.25 units bid
AMPS: 293
AM+3: 219
AM+6: 187
PMPS: 311
PM+3: 264
PM+6: 90
1/16 Recap: At the vet for curve
1.25 units bid
AMBG: 272 (at home before I took him in)
AMPS: 433
AM+2: 377
AM+4: 322
AM+6: 267
AM+8: 217
PMPS: none
PM+.5: 228
PM+3: 98
PM+5: 100
Wednesday's Condo
I didn't post yesterday because there really wasn't much to say until late in the evening WC time, and I figured no one would see it. I guess many would say taking Cinco for a curve was a mistake, since it messed him up, numbers wise. They did give him sub-q fluids, and that really perked him up, so I'm glad about that. I took him in a little before the requested time of 7:30 am (huge for me, as I am a night owl). The vet wasn't going to be there until 8, which concerned me - they weren't going to give him his insulin until she got there. That would be stretching it to at least 12 +1 hours. When it was all over I found out they didn't actually give him the insulin until 10 am (+15) because they had an emergency come in and only one vet to handle it! No wonder his number were so bad! I really don't see what they could have learned, messing up his schedule like that, and then they gave his PM shot at AM+9.5! Sure, it got him some greens, but is that really a good thing? :YMSIGH: The vet had to leave before I picked him up and is supposed to call today. I had left some questions for her and I got some answers via the vet techs: No, they've never tested him for pancreatitis because he's never had symptoms (no vomiting, no abdominal mass or tenderness). She had no idea if the Zobaline was causing any problems, as she'd never heard of it. She did some research and only found evidence of it's use in humans. :roll: I will discuss that with her today when she calls. I am really leaning toward the idea that the Zobaline was not a problem. The vet tech told me that the bartonella was probably the reason for the increased thirst/urination, as well as the fact that his numbers weren't coming down after the dosecreases, and the OV said the same thing. I guess I just need to sit tight and wait for the antibiotic to do it's thing. It's only the third day for that (they did give his meds at the correct times :smile: ). To top everything off, while I was sleeping in this morning to recover from a very long day yesterday, my dh got caught on a conference call and didn't get Cinco his am shot until an hour after we'd planned!
It was only +12.5, but didn't help us get him back on schedule. The good news is that we have the weekend ahead of us, when his schedule is open and we can adjust the shot times back towards normal.Much to my amazement, they said he ate all food and most snacks offered while he was there (he usually won't eat when we board him there).
BTW, I posted this at the end of my last condo, but I'll repeat that the urinalysis was negative - no ketones, no infection, no blood, crystals, etc.
While Cinco was gone, I got the house vacuumed (I hate to do it when he's around as it scares him) and cleaned his water dispenser, washed his bedding and scrubbed the carpet where he'd peed over the edge of the lb. It was an "extra large" box, but he's an extra large cat and was hanging his tail out the entryway
. I moved our "giant" box downstairs, and although it's not as aesthetically pleasing as the other one, I figured it's better than pee on the floor! :lol: So far, in spite of the fact that its edges are high all around, he's had no trouble getting in and out and keeping his deposits inside the lines. :RAHCATIt'll be interesting to see where his numbers take us today, and how soon we start seeing improvement after the AB. I am going to ask the vet about my giving him a round or two of sub-q over the next couple of days, since I think he'll continue to be somewhat dehydrated. I'll have to watch the video for a refresher course, as it's been almost a year since I've done it. I'll post after I talk to the vet.
Sending healing vines to all kitties in need and hugs to stressed-out beans :YMHUG:
Hopefully you can have a nice chat with the vet when she calls, sending you "good wording and rememeber all your questions" vines! I always have to write down what I want to know or I forget :lol: I'll look later to see what happens. Hope you're having a good Friday!