5/11 Trixie AMBG 99 PMBG 71 - She's a new cat today!

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Amy&TrixieCat

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Now that the cypro is pretty much out of Trix's system (last dose was Friday night), it's like a switch has been flipped. She is eating like a CHAMP! She does still need encouragement and is preferring "room service", but she just about CPCs everything I bring her. Today, I'm feeding her in 1/4 (Fancy Feast) can increments, and so far she has eaten nearly 3/4 of a can. I will keep providing room service as long as she needs it.

She also did come downstairs for breffis and ate a little of her initial round on her own, but she didn't go crazy. I think the famotidine helps her more than anything, because probably about an hour after she has that, her appy really picks up.

And she's green "sans juice" to boot :mrgreen: !

The gelcap went down on the second try this morning....the Bean is making forward progress, too :lol: !!

She is bright eyed and just looks so cat-like comfortable today. I finally feel like we are making forward progress, and in hindsight I now know that the cypro was causing many issues with her and holding her recovery back. ECID for absolute sure - I know cypro a useful med for many, but I also now know to exercise caution and ask many questions about it. I'll probably talk to the vetty about it later today, and I hope she finds more info just for both of our knowledge banks, and I hope she uses our experience to help guide others who may be in a similar situation.

I'm going to attempt a quick workout before work. I'll try to sneak in a condo here and there throughout the day, since I have lots of internet work to do for the store anyway. Have a great day, LL!

Amy
 
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Good news .... glad Trixie is eating again . Of course, room service will be expected.


I got my dgm on cypro and it seems to not be working for her either. Just another ECID thing.... or EgmID. :lol:
 
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It really is so hard to know what to choose for a cat that's not eating. Mirtazepine has an impressive list of side effects and interactions, too. I think it's one thing if you have a cat that's not taking any other meds. In a cat that needs several drugs, the interactions are tricky.
 
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I wrote to you a few minutes ago but the board was wonky. Let's see what happens this time.

First :RAHCAT :RAHCAT :RAHCAT on the no insulin BG.

Then :RAHCAT :RAHCAT :RAHCAT on the pilling!! Yesterday and this morning I tried again to give Max his gel cap via the side of the mouth with my other hand gently on his head and it worked. In the past I always had to open his mouth first. Something else to try if you aren't already.
 
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Woo hoo, Amy! I am dancing for you! dancing_cat . I know trying to figure out which/if to give meds and how is such a headache. I'm so glad to hear that Trixie is so much better, and eating. And the pilling is getting better, and the BGs are beautiful :mrgreen: . Yay! I can't say how happy and relieved I am to hear this. I hope you have a great day at work :-D :-D
 
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I'm so glad Trixie is feeling much better and eating so well. :YMHUG:
Purrfect AMPs too :mrgreen:
 
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WOOHOO!!!!
I am so glad Trixie is doing so much better!!! :-D :-D :-D
 
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Thanks for all the visits, everyone! I do have to admit, I am "cautiously" relieved. She's still not 100%, but she is SO much better than even a few days ago.

I agree, Sienne...balancing meds is tricky. For Trix, because of her BP meds and how they interact with the cypro, I think we'll have to use other means, such as assist feeding, if her appy isn't great. Her interaction reaction with the cypro/BP meds was just too nerve-rattling, and who knows if it would be even worse the next time.

@Elise - pushing the pill in the side of Trix's mouth is actually how I've been doing it. I don't think I'm quick enough to pry her mouth open, then get the pill in. Plus, I feel like I'm less likely to hurt her if I push the pill in the side of her mouth and SHE does the opening.
 
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Wonderful news!!!

I'm sure you are so relieved to see more and more of the "old Trixie" too!...or is this the "new Trixie"?....LOL

Of course she's going to continue to want Room Service!! What self respecting cat would revert to walking to their bowl to eat, if they have their bean trained to walk the bowl to them?? :lol:

Super YEAH on the BG too! :mrgreen:
 
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I was happy to read the progress in your Condo today. Yea for only 2 tries for pillings and a 99 AMPS. And most of all Trixie feeling better.
 
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What a nice, feel good condo today for Trixie girl! So cute with Trixie preferring "room service." :-D Sounds like a big improvement with the cypro out of her system and her appy and cpc'ing. Nice start to the day with the :mrgreen: Have a great day and scritches and hugs from us.
 
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Great news and great catch on the drug interaction. I'm so glad that Trixie is almost back to normal! AND she is still off the juice! Fantastic! flip_cat flip_cat
 
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What wonderful news. I'm glad she's doing so much better today. dancing_cat dancing_cat
 
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Reading your subject line got my morning off to a great start! :-D Reading the condo made it even better. :-D :-D :-D

YAY all the way around! :RAHCAT :RAHCAT :RAHCAT

I'll bet the higher BGs you've been seeing had to do with the battle going on amongst the different meds in her system, and now that the war is over, she's back where she should be. I'm sooooo happy for you. Maybe NOW you can get a little rest and give your frazzled nerves a break. :-D
 
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Interesting theory, Tricia....I hadn't thought about the connection between the high numbers and the drug interactions (my brain is just totally shot these days!). We are green still here....maybe it WAS the extra meds driving her numbers up.

She's a bit blah this evening, but this isn't anything too unusual...she usually does seem blah right before mealtime right now. She hasn't had her evening meds yet, and I do think the famotidine makes a big difference. Hopefully that will be the case tonight, too.

In fact...it is gelcap time right about now....
 
Re: 5/11 Trixie AMBG 99 PMB 71 - She's a new cat today!

WOOT!! Love that subject line and that PMBG too. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Go Trixie! And eat your meds please.
 
Happy Mamabeans' Day to you, Amy! Your "new cat" gave you a wonderful present!

Great news in your condo. Keep up the good work, Trixie!

Hugs and scritches,

Ella & Rusty
 
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