4/17 Bear Man update

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Linda and Bear Man

Linda and Bear Man

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Last weekend: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11669&p=116005#p116005

This past week has not been one of Bear's best. His appetite has vanished. While his numbers have been gradually worsening lately, a few days ago he was up in the mid-300's. I think his 358 on 4/15 may have been close to a record high for him. To add insult to injury, on that day when his pm number was so high, I had to shoot the first of a series of late shots at +15, due to my work schedule. I had to change from days to evenings, and it is totally messing up our insulin/binder/other med schedule. The phos binder schedule is completely out the window, due to the requirement to space it out 2 hours from other meds. To make a long story longer, I increased his insulin dose from fat .5 to .75. I really don't like to see his insulin needs going up at this stage in his career. It is also nerve wracking to shoot a high (for him) dose and leave for 12 hours, knowing he may not eat. In a few more days I have to do an equally ugly transition back to normal schedule, then repeat all this next week.

Theories for the high numbers:
1) His oral methyl cobalamin is upsetting his tummy - I am eliminating it for now
2) When he does eat, he is favoring his renal kibble over canned
3) He has some infection brewing
4) IBD/CP flare
5) He and Teddy have some bug - Teddy is also vomiting and inappetant this week.

Loose poo, vomiting, house soiling, disorientation, restlessness, inappetance ... not a good Bear Man week.
 
Oh goodness, I am so sorry to hear Bear Man has had such a rough week and now Teddy also not too well.
I sure hope he is able to find some appetite and his numbers come down a bit.
What could the bug be that they both seem to have?

Will it be better on your new schedule once you switch and settle?

I hope Bear Man has a bit of better day today.
 
(((Linda)))
I do not like hearing that Bear Man is not feeling very well.
You have a lot going on with your schedule etc. I am sorry everything is so tough for you and the boys.
Don't know what else I can....hang in there. :YMHUG:
 
((Linda))
I suspect the disruption to your schedule is effecting Bear, as well. Is there anyone who could give you some shooting support vs. having to shift around your schedule?
 
(( Linda ))

Sounds like not a great time for Linda, either. Sorry the boys are feeling buggy. Your schedule is rough, but you ARE treating them, and they are and will be better for it, even if it doesn't work like clockwork.

I hope they feel better soon.
 
Linda you are such a good mama to your boys. I wish I could help. We are thinking of you and sending hugs to you and get better vibes to both Teddy and the beautiful Bear Man.
 
Sending Giant Healing vines to Bear Man to feel a whole lot better real real soon!! You are still the Momma bean of all momma beans & I so respect your gentle love & care of your furbabies--I would do the same!! HUGS~!!!!!! To you & both Kitties :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
(((Linda and the Kittays)))

This blows. I wonder what's going on with the Bearman, and what his poor little Bear-Body is trying to say! Give him extra smooshes from us ok? And his siblings too of course!

Thinking of you.

Jane and Jack, and Karre, Magpie, and Pepita
 
((Linda))
Sorry to hear a sad report of Bear Man and Teddy.
Hugs and healing vines to them both.
If you want to head back to Montreal, I would help take care of them for you.
We are in your old stomping ground.
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
Hi Linda,
Im sorry its been a hard week for Bear Man (and Teddy!). You have so much love for them, its really difficult to see those tough weeks. Im certain one of the things that keeps getting them past is the love they feel from you!

I would agree with Sienne, that sometimes schedule changes can really ruffle their fur, coming out in many different ways. I see it often with Latte. There is nothing you can do about it sometime, but let them know in advance, tell them it will be okay, and hope they understand. It might not be 100% the answer as to what is going on, but may explain a little. Its hard on you too, Im sure.

(((((((((((((((((LINDA/BEAR MAN/TEDDY))))))))))))))))))))

Feel better soon!

Thanks for checking in today. And thank you for all the kind support you offer Latte and I on a regular basis.
 
Linda,
Sorry to hear about the rough week. Hugs to you and a scritch or three for Bear and Teddy. Sending you lots of good thoughts and wishes that next week is much better.
Kim
 
what a week. :sad: I'm sorry it's been so hard. It's just another thing to get through, but you always push your way through. Everything will be ok. ((((((Linda)))))))
 
sorry Bear and Teddy did not have a good week. :sad:

so many possibilities of what is going on.... is hard....... can I add one more? have they ever been effected by allergies? or seasonal changes? I know human gastros say that patients flare up in spring and fall.( is some controversy to be fair) so maybe seasonal change a factor?
this is for beans but thought why not cats too? just grabbed a quick write up on it :

http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/ibdfaqs/a/fallflare.htm

wolfie has no typical seasonal allergy symptoms -- sneezing, watery eyes, etc....
his gerd always seems to get worse in spring. Actually am thinking he might have some drainage from allergies back in there that causes him to do so much more of his funky swallowing. But I find the connection to immunological changes and and increase in some of his issues to be intriguing.

I hope when you get your sced back to "normal" things will calm down for both of them. and you too.

(((((( linda )))))))) (((((((( bear )))))))))) ((((((( teddy ))))))))))
 
(((((Linda, Bear Man and Teddy)))))

So sorry it's been such a rough week. Sending healing vines and positive thoughts for next week.
 
(((((((Linda)))))))) I hope things turn around and they start to feel better. It's time for some happy.
 
what a week - and hugs to bear man, and to you! I wonder if it's just your schedule change that is affecting him. i dunno - but it does take its toll here at home.

I hope bear man feels better soon. lost of good thoughts here for both of you!
 
(((Linda)))
I'm so sorry its been such a hard week for Bear Man (and Teddy and you as well)
I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and sending you lots of positive energy.
 
Sounds as if everything there is n a state of upheaval....so sorry to hear about it all Linda...your schedule change is confusing to you all I bet...
Teddy & Bear Man seem to have a bug of some sort making everything worse...I do hope the boys start feeling better and you all get through this time okay. We are sending get well wishes and lots of hugs to you all :YMHUG:
 
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