Katy and Charlie
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Charlie is still doing great. No vomiting and eating well. We've been seeing a lot more lower numbers and bounces haven't been lasting as long. I hope it keeps up.
I got a text from the vet this morning..... "Charlie's Spec fPL test was normal with a reading of 1.9ug/l with 0-4.4 ug/l being the normal range. I didn't get a chance to write up his chart until today and couldn't remember if we had talked about doing a nutritional supplement survey when we talked about his dietary needs? Please let me know if you want me to send you the survey. I noted our discussion about diet and that you were going to do some research on your own. Let me know what you ended up doing with that. Lastly, I think we discussed dental care given his diabetes and his need for a dental cleaning but couldn't remember for sure so wanted to mention it. Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything further from me."
I was so convinced his Pancreas was giving us problems but it seems that's not the case. Could it be considered mild pancreatitis since the number isn't 0? My thought is that since he has been acting well and we are seeing lower numbers, I should hold off on any additional testing. That would help my bank account as well since the Spec FPL was $200.
I will be switching him from Friskies Pate to Weruva BFF Pate. They are still low carb but have about half of the fat content.
I may be a bad cat mom but I've really never done anything for Charlie's teeth. I wanted to know your thoughts on that. When we were there she did say there was some plaque buildup and areas that looked a little inflamed. I hate paying and taking him to the vet so if there are ways to help him at home let me know. If the vet dental cleaning is the best option I will do it.
Charlie is still doing great. No vomiting and eating well. We've been seeing a lot more lower numbers and bounces haven't been lasting as long. I hope it keeps up.
I got a text from the vet this morning..... "Charlie's Spec fPL test was normal with a reading of 1.9ug/l with 0-4.4 ug/l being the normal range. I didn't get a chance to write up his chart until today and couldn't remember if we had talked about doing a nutritional supplement survey when we talked about his dietary needs? Please let me know if you want me to send you the survey. I noted our discussion about diet and that you were going to do some research on your own. Let me know what you ended up doing with that. Lastly, I think we discussed dental care given his diabetes and his need for a dental cleaning but couldn't remember for sure so wanted to mention it. Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything further from me."
I was so convinced his Pancreas was giving us problems but it seems that's not the case. Could it be considered mild pancreatitis since the number isn't 0? My thought is that since he has been acting well and we are seeing lower numbers, I should hold off on any additional testing. That would help my bank account as well since the Spec FPL was $200.
I will be switching him from Friskies Pate to Weruva BFF Pate. They are still low carb but have about half of the fat content.
I may be a bad cat mom but I've really never done anything for Charlie's teeth. I wanted to know your thoughts on that. When we were there she did say there was some plaque buildup and areas that looked a little inflamed. I hate paying and taking him to the vet so if there are ways to help him at home let me know. If the vet dental cleaning is the best option I will do it.
