Fistuk & Shelly
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Happy Caturday
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DH took the morning test and I'm quite positive it's a bad reading. I took a +1 which normally I expect Fistuk to go quite up but 106 tells me his morning PS was probably in the 70's or low 80's.
Fisruk had an interesting week. For a few days he wasn't so keen on eating. Often I had to syringe feed him, which luckily he took with pleasure but that's time consuming. When he's not enthusiastic about eating I get very worried.
But for the past couple of days he turned a corner and he's eating so nicely. Really by himself, not even with a spoon or holding the plate for him and he's eating good quantities and with pleasure. Phew, that was a relief.
Vet came by to measure his blood pressure. She took 5 measurements so the average is 153/103. She said is a bit elevated but in her view not a cause for medication. She's aware that high blood pressure advances kidneys damage.
I'm happy for any feedback you have about his blood pressure.
What I love about this vet is that she can say something like "post it on the forum and see what they say". Her professional ego or self esteem is not threatened by the knowledge or questions I pick up here and share with her. She's aiming to stick a balanced between his conditions and medication because any meds will also put a strain on the kidneys.
Fistuk's BG was mostly green in the past week with below 80 nadir but not on the lime edge. Last 59 was on may 12th.
What does it mean to give a fat dose? I read here sometimes folks who give a fat 25. I'd like to see if I give him just a drop more than 2.5 these blues will be taken care if.
@Bandit's Mom @Angela & Cleo @tiffmaxee
I started giving him a tiny tiny snack at +1 and +2. perhaps that helps to flatten the curve?
Also, yesterday I gave him solencia. After three shots I couldn't see much improvement in his movement so I decided to stop. But in the past week I've noticed sensitivity around the spine and recalled the vet's comment when she visited after the first shot that his sensitivity around the spine has relaxed. I think it's good for him even if it doesn't get him more mobile I think it makes him more comfortable and in less pain.
I also still feel good about the Renax tablet for the kidneys but I give 2 a day not 3 (which would be the right according to his weight).
On the whole I'm feeling quite happy and relaxed about Fistuk's state at the moment which doesn't happen to me often

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend
EDIT:
I wanted to ask about Prince who has tufted hair on his back around the lower half of the spine. He used to have that more often but since we changed to no dry food and low carb he hasn't had that.
I changed his food about a month-ish ago because he wouldn't eat Fistuk's. It's low carb but has more fat and he eats that happily.
It's also true that now the weather is warmer he spend a lot of time on the balcony outside. Not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Anyone has ideas what that could be?
Thanks!
Happy Caturday

(edit at the end)
DH took the morning test and I'm quite positive it's a bad reading. I took a +1 which normally I expect Fistuk to go quite up but 106 tells me his morning PS was probably in the 70's or low 80's.
Fisruk had an interesting week. For a few days he wasn't so keen on eating. Often I had to syringe feed him, which luckily he took with pleasure but that's time consuming. When he's not enthusiastic about eating I get very worried.
But for the past couple of days he turned a corner and he's eating so nicely. Really by himself, not even with a spoon or holding the plate for him and he's eating good quantities and with pleasure. Phew, that was a relief.
Vet came by to measure his blood pressure. She took 5 measurements so the average is 153/103. She said is a bit elevated but in her view not a cause for medication. She's aware that high blood pressure advances kidneys damage.
I'm happy for any feedback you have about his blood pressure.
What I love about this vet is that she can say something like "post it on the forum and see what they say". Her professional ego or self esteem is not threatened by the knowledge or questions I pick up here and share with her. She's aiming to stick a balanced between his conditions and medication because any meds will also put a strain on the kidneys.
Fistuk's BG was mostly green in the past week with below 80 nadir but not on the lime edge. Last 59 was on may 12th.
What does it mean to give a fat dose? I read here sometimes folks who give a fat 25. I'd like to see if I give him just a drop more than 2.5 these blues will be taken care if.
@Bandit's Mom @Angela & Cleo @tiffmaxee
I started giving him a tiny tiny snack at +1 and +2. perhaps that helps to flatten the curve?
Also, yesterday I gave him solencia. After three shots I couldn't see much improvement in his movement so I decided to stop. But in the past week I've noticed sensitivity around the spine and recalled the vet's comment when she visited after the first shot that his sensitivity around the spine has relaxed. I think it's good for him even if it doesn't get him more mobile I think it makes him more comfortable and in less pain.
I also still feel good about the Renax tablet for the kidneys but I give 2 a day not 3 (which would be the right according to his weight).
On the whole I'm feeling quite happy and relaxed about Fistuk's state at the moment which doesn't happen to me often


Wishing you all a wonderful weekend

EDIT:
I wanted to ask about Prince who has tufted hair on his back around the lower half of the spine. He used to have that more often but since we changed to no dry food and low carb he hasn't had that.
I changed his food about a month-ish ago because he wouldn't eat Fistuk's. It's low carb but has more fat and he eats that happily.
It's also true that now the weather is warmer he spend a lot of time on the balcony outside. Not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Anyone has ideas what that could be?
Thanks!

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