5/11 Rumpy AMPS 377 +5 335 PMPS 386 +2.5 353

I think the storms are scaring him too much. He ate only a little, but we had to talk him into it.
 
Thanks everyone for the love! Rumpy has ate more and storms have calmed down. He tested high again though.

I am feeling so frustrated
 
MrRumps said:
I am feeling so frustrated
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I know you are but hang in there. China's numbers were crazy for a good 5-6 months before I started to see some kind of progress.

Rumpy will get there....and remember, he's more than just his numbers! How's he feeling otherwise? (when he's not hiding from storms)
 
Chris & China (GA) said:
I know you are but hang in there. China's numbers were crazy for a good 5-6 months before I started to see some kind of progress.

Rumpy will get there....and remember, he's more than just his numbers! How's he feeling otherwise? (when he's not hiding from storms)
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I am stressing out because I travel a lot and have been missing out on a lot due to my schedule with him. I have no family to help me. I’m going to Spain in less than two months and have no money for boarding or a pet sitter and no one to help. I am feeling like I won’t be able to do what he needs due to financial reasons and schedule.

He seems ok. He doesn’t really play on his own anymore like he used to. His hind legs are weakening I think.. or it’s neuropathy I’m unsure. He just seems to sleep most of the time.
 
FD is definitely frustrating. I completely understand where you're coming from. My buddy Lou was diagnosed 3 weeks before my husband and I got married. We spent the night in a hotel to be close to family, yet I was up early to T/F/S, and I didn't drink much during the reception so I could take care of his shot that evening. We haven't taken a honeymoon yet, and we took our first trip with him last summer. We'll try a repeat this year. We're also well acquainted with high numbers. Lou's an IAA kitty so we've certainly had quite a few high BGs. It does get easier, especially when you find a good dose. We haven't found a backup to help out yet, but I know some vet techs are willing to help on their downside. I hope you can figure something out so you can travel without too much worry.

I'm sure he's feeling gross right now because of the high numbers. The weakness could certainly be neuropathy. I know many people give B12 (Zobaline) to help with the neuropathy. I think it's something like THIS, but there is info on the website in the Health Links/FAQ thread that you can review. Many hugs Shelly. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Amanda and a Loudogg said:
FD is definitely frustrating. I completely understand where you're coming from. My buddy Lou was diagnosed 3 weeks before my husband and I got married. We spent the night in a hotel to be close to family, yet I was up early to T/F/S, and I didn't drink much during the reception so I could take care of his shot that evening. We haven't taken a honeymoon yet, and we took our first trip with him last summer. We'll try a repeat this year. We're also well acquainted with high numbers. Lou's an IAA kitty so we've certainly had quite a few high BGs. It does get easier, especially when you find a good dose. We haven't found a backup to help out yet, but I know some vet techs are willing to help on their downside. I hope you can figure something out so you can travel without too much worry.

I'm sure he's feeling gross right now because of the high numbers. The weakness could certainly be neuropathy. I know many people give B12 (Zobaline) to help with the neuropathy. I think it's something like THIS, but there is info on the website in the Health Links/FAQ thread that you can review. Many hugs Shelly. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Thank you. I just feel so bad for him. He’s hardly letting me test him anymore. I have to wrap him almost every time.

Thanks for the links!
 
Unfortunately not. I would stick with the 2.75u for a full 6 cycles. He may be experiencing some new dose wonkiness. Hopefully he'll start showing some better numbers tonight or tomorrow as the depot fills. I feel for you. Lou did this at the beginning of the year. It took quite a few increases before he really started breaking through those high BGs.

As far as issues testing him, are his ears sore? We hold good pressure on his ears to stop the bleeding, but sometimes certain parts of the ear still become sore. We put some neosporin w/pain relief gel on his ears as needed when they get sore or irritated. It seems to help. Also, are you giving him treats/food after eating? That can help make the experience more pleasurable, especially for food-motivated kitties. Most of our tests coincide with feeding times, so Lou gets to eat after his checks. For those in between times we give him bonito flakes. Lou isn't really food/snack motivated though. He prefers kisses on his head (how I show him something's okay), so I do that after each BG check and shot given.
 
Amanda and a Loudogg said:
Unfortunately not. I would stick with the 2.75u for a full 6 cycles. He may be experiencing some new dose wonkiness. Hopefully he'll start showing some better numbers tonight or tomorrow as the depot fills. I feel for you. Lou did this at the beginning of the year. It took quite a few increases before he really started breaking through those high BGs.

As far as issues testing him, are his ears sore? We hold good pressure on his ears to stop the bleeding, but sometimes certain parts of the ear still become sore. We put some neosporin w/pain relief gel on his ears as needed when they get sore or irritated. It seems to help. Also, are you giving him treats/food after eating? That can help make the experience more pleasurable, especially for food-motivated kitties. Most of our tests coincide with feeding times, so Lou gets to eat after his checks. For those in between times we give him bonito flakes. Lou isn't really food/snack motivated though. He prefers kisses on his head (how I show him something's okay), so I do that after each BG check and shot given.
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I will go get the neosporin that has pain relief. I give treats before/after test and shoot. His ears don’t seem sore whenever I first start the test process. He generally lets me rub his ears to warm them, but as soon as I put the tissue on his ear he begins to move around. Most of the time he jerks his head after I prick and that messes it up. Even when I prick gently and perfectly he does that, but yet still purrs lol. He just seems so annoyed with it.
 
MrRumps said:
I will go get the neosporin that has pain relief. I give treats before/after test and shoot. His ears don’t seem sore whenever I first start the test process. He generally lets me rub his ears to warm them, but as soon as I put the tissue on his ear he begins to move around. Most of the time he jerks his head after I prick and that messes it up. Even when I prick gently and perfectly he does that, but yet still purrs lol. He just seems so annoyed with it.
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Ha! Lou does the same thing. Oddly enough he was perfectly fine with testing for almost the first year, no complaints. But then he'd start pulling his ears away and then try to look up at me with a sweet look. I always ask him why he does that when it just makes this take longer. I've just had to start holding his ear a slightly different way to make up for any sudden movements. Improvise and adapt, haha. It's like he just can't make it too easy for me, even though he's perfectly fine (for the most part) with the process. He'll always "run away" from me, but then never go to far. Ugh, these kids.

Having the neosporin around isn't a bad idea. It's nice to do every so often (I just put some on Lou's ears this morning actually). When you buy it, make sure you get the ointment NOT the cream. The cream goes into the skin and it makes later testing annoying (the blood won't bead up). The ointment can actually help with the testing (helping the blood bead up a bit better by sitting on the top of it). I'm glad to hear Rumpy's purring through, even though he can't stay still. Here's hoping he calms down for you (we can hope, right?! :p).
 
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