10/20/18 Texas Gizmo PMPS=181, +3=193, +4.5=166

Oh boo to that +3! Does he usually stay high for a while after the epogen shot or does he come down relatively quickly? I hope he comes down for you, or at least doesn't go any higher!
 
Lizzie, you give Gizmo his epogen shot yourself , correct ? I have a civvie vet is talking ab starting on epogen if food and SQs don’t lower his CRE... may have some questions after vetty visit on Tuesday . Happy Caturday to you too:bighug:
 
Amanda and a Loudogg said:
Does he usually stay high for a while after the epogen shot or does he come down relatively quickly?
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He should start coming down this afternoon and back to normal numbers tomorrow- usually about 24 hours. If he is having a good, low cycle the numbers don't spike up as bad. It is a mystery to me why it (epogen) causes the rise in BY.

Beth 73 said:
I have a civvie vet is talking ab starting on epogen if food and SQs don’t lower his CRE... may have some questions after vetty visit on Tuesday
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Never heard of it being given for high CRE. Gizmo is on it for anemia (and doing well on it).

Ask away. It is kinda expensive. I get it through thrivingpet.com. It has to be shipped on ice, overnight priority and if not handled with care and kept cold it will deteriorate. I usually order 3-4 viles at a time because you pay the special shipping fee ($25) no matter what quantity. One vile is appx 4 doses of 20 units. There is a build up period and then maintenance dosing. Check the comments on Gizmo's ss. Gizmo is on maintenance of 1-20U/week. You will need 100U insulin syringes and get them with a thicker/stiffer needle. The vile rubber top (I don't know what it is called) is very firm/hard. Epogen is thick and stings going in. Getting to room temperature (1-2 hours after draw) and shooting in the scruff helps.
 
Thanks Lizzie ! It is for anemia ...they just splat it all out there so quickly I wasn’t clear. Calling on Monday before his Tuesday appointment . Talked ab entering him in some research project?? Not enuf info given quickly . If he does need it thanks for the injecting tip to help it not sting :)
 
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