2/15 Simon PMPS 88 +4.5 76

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Georgia and Simon (GA)

Georgia and Simon (GA)

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Simon's AMPS number was good this morning, although he threw up after his testing and before his shot. This did not stop him from eating his breakfast, but he ate a little slower than usual. He seems fine now and wanted to eat my civvie's breakfast, too, so I guess his stomach is not bothering him. I did give him a little more food at the +8 in the middle of the night so maybe that was too much for his stomach.

Question about vet visit: I want to do a follow-up with Simon's new vet since the last time I saw him was when Simon had only been diagnosed a couple of weeks. When I saw him the first time, he recommended that Simon have a urinalysis and also his teeth needed cleaning. His previous vet, that diagnosed Simon with FD, did blood work (Nov. 2010). My question is how important is a urinalysis and should Simon have that done or does he need another bloodwork done? I'm also very nervous about doing a dental because of Simon's age (13) and also his FD. Any thoughts are appreciated.

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Re: 2/15 Simon AMPS 101 Question about scheduling a vet visi

Good morning.
I don't think Simon needs bloodwork again unless there is a problem. Most vets only do it once a year unless there is reason to test more.
I would not be nervous about the dental. His FD is under very good control and 13 is not too old to have a dental. I don't have an answer on a urinalysis.

Great number today Simon. :mrgreen:
 
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Not sure what to tell you about the vet visit. Lots of kitties here have had dentals and had no problems yet my vet is wary about giving Tray one and has been putting it off. The concerns are something to discuss with your vet and I am sure you'll get lots of great feedback from people here. My advice is to gather the info then go with your gut, you know Simon best.

Good luck
 
Re: 2/15 Simon AMPS 101 Question about scheduling a vet visi

Miriam, thanks for the info about the bloodwork. I wasn't sure how often it needs to be done when a cat has been diagnosed with FD. I'll wait to hear from others before I schedule the urinalysis. I'm just not sure what that is supposed to show.
 
Re: 2/15 Simon AMPS 101 Question about scheduling a vet visi

Good morning guys ...no real advice here, but that sure is a nice looking start to the day .. have a great day!
 
Re: 2/15 Simon AMPS 101 Question about scheduling a vet visi

Actually, my vet recommends bloodwork twice a year for cats who are past their 10th birthday. This is a link to my vet's senior care program and what they include just so you have a feel for how another vet practice does things. Gabby just turned 12. She's had 3 dentals in the last 1.5 - 2 years. Most vets will do bloodwork prior to a dental procedure to make sure there won't be any obvious reason for complications.
 
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Sienne, thanks for the link about your vet's senior care. Did Gabby have any side effects from the anesthesia after the dentals?
 
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Hi Georgia,
Nice AMPS. Maggie is 11 years old and gets a senior exam twice a year with bloodwork and urinalysis. She has had two dentals with extractions. Good luck with everything; you're getting some good advice.
 
Re: 2/15 Simon AMPS 101 Question about scheduling a vet visi

My two just turned 14 and Raja has one dental per year and Shadow has been needing two. Each vet office has a different procedure but with FD kitties, they watch them very closely. We usually do not give any insulin the morning of the dental. I have gotten to the point where I halve the dose the night before too since they are not supposed to eat anything after midnight. This way their BGs are not too low in the morning from the previous PM shot. If the numbers are too low in the AM, most vets will not do the dental so you want them to have higher numbers if possible. Know what I mean?

If you have a talk with your vet and discuss the procedure at that office, you will feel more confident about the dental. A quick look inside their mouths cannot possibly determine if there is any real problem besides just surface plaque. As they age, the more reasons to have a dental IMHO. Things can be going on that need attention.

The dentals are always harder on me I think. I get the carriers out a couple of days before so I can just get them into them that morning without too much of a fuss. Not having a snack during the night and then not getting their breffis in the morning can be a hard thing. They do like their routines. Of course, THEY would prefer to NOT have to have dentals at all so you can't listen to them!! Many times the get Clavamox following the dental for either one or two weeks. There are other choices for ABs but that's what my two get. The cost varies an awful lot so you should discuss that at length too.
They usually do a CBC right before, a day or two before as Sienne said. Discuss it with your vet and come back with any further questions you might have. I need to call to schedule mine too come to think of it...ugh.
Hope you have a good day Georgia!
 
Re: 2/15 Simon AMPS 101 Question about scheduling a vet visi

Pat, thanks for giving me some detail on the dentals and thanks to everyone for your comments -- knowing that so many of y'all have dentals done at least 1x/year makes me feel a little less nervous. I'm going to schedule an appointment next week to do a follow-up and also to discuss the dental work. I know it has got to be pretty expensive so that is another issue I'll have to figure out.
 
Re: 2/15 Simon AMPS 101 Question about scheduling a vet visi

A routine urinalysis is probably a good idea for a senior kitty. It can give some insight into how the kidneys are functioning (what is the specific gravity, is there protein in the urine). It would complement the bloodwork, which also looks at kidney function as well as many other things. A sterile specimen does not have to be obtained for a routine urinalysis. You can obtain a free catch sample at home. If an infection is suspected, a urinalysis is not the best tool. In that case, you are better to obtain a sterile specimen via a needle inserted into the bladder, and have it sent out to be cultured.
 
Re: 2/15 Simon PMPS 88

hey, just checking in on you, looking good of course Simon. :mrgreen:
I think I have to bookmark your condo, lots of good info to add to my own notes.

have a good nite Georgia!
 
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