Dyana said:Aseel, you might want to give her a little honey or syrup, just a drop, with her food, or rub on her gums.
Is she on pain medicine? Shes on antibiotic Betamox Tabs 40mg
If she got her teeth cleaned at the vet's yesterday, she may soon need less insulin too, as teeth problems can cause higher numbers.
Right now she is dropping about 70 points per hour, and we want to slow that down. I would not feed dry food, unless it's a last resort. Do you still have some of that higher carb wet food with gravy? I would try a spoonful of that, now.
You might need to test her every 30 minutes if she keeps dropping. I'm sorry Noni. If you need to buy test strips, you should go get them now, and hurry back.
Have a good day, and I'll check your posts at my lunch hour.
Dyana said:Aseel,
Shouldn't the vet have given her some medication for pain? It must be painful to be recuperating from that operation, don't you think? I would call the vet and ask about the pain medication if they did not give you anything.
Even though you fed dry food :-| you did a good job of stopping that dive. She may stay up for awhile after eating dry food as it takes longer to clear the system than higher carb wet food does. It also usually takes longer to bring the numbers up than wet food, and that is why we recommend using higher carb wet food to bring the numbers up as it works a lot quicker.
Dyana said:I'm sure you're very tired too, Aseel. I can understand. Hopefully, she'll let you get a good rest tonight.
We can call tonight's dose a BCS dose.
How many hours is 12 hours from when you shot tonight? I need to know when to set my alarm for, please.
Libby is one of the most experienced members here and someone who I go to, along with Jill/Alex, when I need help.Libby & Lucy said:I have to post quickly because I'm at work. Today's numbers were good, so I would hold them same dose and monitor. If you would feel better shooting less that is up to you. Some people like to do that after a surgery if the cat is not eating normally.
Sienne and Gabby said:I don't know if you saw Libby's response to your question about dose. She posted shortly after you asked what to do:
Libby is one of the most experienced members here and someone who I go to, along with Jill/Alex, when I need help.Libby & Lucy said:I have to post quickly because I'm at work. Today's numbers were good, so I would hold them same dose and monitor. If you would feel better shooting less that is up to you. Some people like to do that after a surgery if the cat is not eating normally.
Dyana said:Maybe you should just take her to the hospital, now, if she is still breathing fast.
Wendy&Tiggy said:How is she doing? Is she running a fever? I dont like that they sent her home without painkillers and I wonder if this is related to that too.
Dyana said:Well licking herself and eating sounds like she isn't in too much distress, so I'm relieved to hear that.
I'll see you in the morning. Wishing Noni a good night, and some sleep for you. Don't forget to put the cone back on.
Dyana said:I'm glad she is getting to the vet. I am wishing you wise vet vines to help her to breath normal, and to give you some pain meds for her. Are you planning to give the insulin at +12 in an hour?
Dyana said:This is what I'm thinking. Normally, I would want you to stick with the protocol which would have you staying with the 2.5 dose until she earns a dosecrease by going under 40. Since she just got out of surgery and doesn't need the steep dives in BG right now along with her other conditions, and trying to keep her as calm and stable as possible. I would go with 2 units and try to stay with that dose. Hopefully that will be a good dose for her for now. What do you think?
Would you feel comfortable with that?
Dyana said:I didn't realize she was going to be gone for awhile.
Will you have a chance to feed her before you leave, and how long will she be gone for, approximately? Is it a 2 hour drive each way?
Dyana said:I meant what is her bg number now?
If you feel most comfortable with the 1.50, then go with what feels right in your gut, your instincts. We can always raise the dose later.
Please open a new condo for today, with her 11/09 Noni AMPS number and add a link to this thread from yesterday to the first post.
Let us know how she is eating, and anything else you observe about her.
Best Of Luck at the vet, and sending the wisest of vet vines. Don't forget to get some pain meds. Won't the doctor let you give them yourself, or do you have to drive 1 hour away each time?