kitten68
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1/4/26 Prev Thread Pudgles
............ went to get some info on sub q fluids and a BP test.. and his kidney numbers have gone up (vet asked if I wanted to check prior to administering the fluids.. I said yes......) the vet is concerned and happy that our Internist appt got changed for an earlier day (tmw!) because he thinks this came on fast..
I'm scared and hoping we have time or something.. I mean what is this??!
my cat was so angry today too he yelled and growled most of the visit. he screamed with the sub q fluids, I told them to stop. they did it cold.... tho he got some. this is miserable. I was so happy just to get him home. I cried the whole short way back. I don't see how I'm going to be able to do that on my own with him. the gauge is massive. it hurt him when it went into the skin. got some suggestions tho I've remembered.. but my god.
I'm at a loss. I don't understand this.. we've worked so hard too on things and I'm just like, this now?.. especially after the really difficult year we had.. it's awful. I'm struggling to manage all the things I have to. not eating well rn.
I'm terribly sad. just want peace and quiet w my cat.. all the time I can get. but no.
it stressful too.. having to go to the vets. we just got bounced around too.. no one knew why. and now we're dealing w this.
I'm trying to get the labs input into the sheet... will do that asap. needed to get on here, and the other forum now.... I'm sorry but I am struggling to use it. I hate it.. I don't get it. but I did get a response!! happy for that..
: I realized after, too, after the fluids.. can I administer the insulin the same way in his neck, shoulder blade area?...... I was told it'd be okay after few hours, but idk... I think I saw it was put in near his mid back.. but the saline expands.... ugh. I tried calling but they were closed, and the hospital was like, try to do it in the leg.. but said if its been a few hours, it should be ok to do so near the neck.. omg..
he's just resting now.. just a cutie. we both are trying to. we just want to go back to life.. but fighting this now. part of me feels like, how can I put him through these things now?.. but I keep hearing CKD is a chronic thing and ok to manage once you find what you need.. but we tired over here.
I ordered him supplements.. a fish oil, and that Kidney Gold (got confirmation its ok, they use it!) plus a nice metal fountain maybe he'll want to drink from more (I've been helping him drink mostly atm..... he prefers it)
: the thing w Kidney Gold.. was advised it could have hypoglycemic affects.. not sure how much tho; will ask.. any thoughts maybe on this?..... he desperately needs to be on something.
............ went to get some info on sub q fluids and a BP test.. and his kidney numbers have gone up (vet asked if I wanted to check prior to administering the fluids.. I said yes......) the vet is concerned and happy that our Internist appt got changed for an earlier day (tmw!) because he thinks this came on fast..
I'm scared and hoping we have time or something.. I mean what is this??!my cat was so angry today too he yelled and growled most of the visit. he screamed with the sub q fluids, I told them to stop. they did it cold.... tho he got some. this is miserable. I was so happy just to get him home. I cried the whole short way back. I don't see how I'm going to be able to do that on my own with him. the gauge is massive. it hurt him when it went into the skin. got some suggestions tho I've remembered.. but my god.
I'm at a loss. I don't understand this.. we've worked so hard too on things and I'm just like, this now?.. especially after the really difficult year we had.. it's awful. I'm struggling to manage all the things I have to. not eating well rn.
I'm terribly sad. just want peace and quiet w my cat.. all the time I can get. but no.
it stressful too.. having to go to the vets. we just got bounced around too.. no one knew why. and now we're dealing w this.I'm trying to get the labs input into the sheet... will do that asap. needed to get on here, and the other forum now.... I'm sorry but I am struggling to use it. I hate it.. I don't get it.
but I did get a response!! happy for that..: I realized after, too, after the fluids.. can I administer the insulin the same way in his neck, shoulder blade area?...... I was told it'd be okay after few hours, but idk... I think I saw it was put in near his mid back.. but the saline expands.... ugh. I tried calling but they were closed, and the hospital was like, try to do it in the leg.. but said if its been a few hours, it should be ok to do so near the neck.. omg..he's just resting now.. just a cutie. we both are trying to. we just want to go back to life.. but fighting this now. part of me feels like, how can I put him through these things now?.. but I keep hearing CKD is a chronic thing and ok to manage once you find what you need.. but we tired over here.
I ordered him supplements.. a fish oil, and that Kidney Gold (got confirmation its ok, they use it!) plus a nice metal fountain maybe he'll want to drink from more (I've been helping him drink mostly atm..... he prefers it)
: the thing w Kidney Gold.. was advised it could have hypoglycemic affects.. not sure how much tho; will ask.. any thoughts maybe on this?..... he desperately needs to be on something.
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that was referred to me and I have it to look at.. Wendy I'm trying to do it all and I feel so pressed for time my head is spinning.. 
will certainly ask them..
You clearly love Pudge so much; he's lucky to have you. I hope things get easier soon.
