? 7/30 Worried & No longer on the honeymoon

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S&Boo

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THE CHARTS ARE NOT UP TO DATE.
Boo went on a honeymoon at the start of the summer, approximately May. I take his blood down on paper then transfer it to the online chart. But I haven't for a while.

Friday (7/27), Boo started acting funny. He was reluctant to eat in the morning. He didn't eat anything in the evening. I figured he didn't like the Friskies I had to give him (I'm in a money crunch). I left his food out all night, in case he wanted to eat it. He didn't.

Saturday, he refused to eat. I knew something was wrong when he refused a can of tuna. When I checked his blood at 7 am, he was at around 280. I tried to force feed him (friskies) a little, but the food didn't go through the oral syringe well. And Boo fought me. In the evening he was at around 280 again. I decided to force feed him (friskies) as much as I could and gave him a half unit of Lantus.

Sunday, Boo was at about 150. I went out and got him Fancy Feast, which he actually ate on his own. I gave him a half unit of Lantus. I was hopeful that we were having a turn around. When I went to feed him, he refused the Fancy Feast. His blood was at around 300. I force fed him a little and gave him a half unit. This is because pre-honeymoon, when Boo refused to eat, he'd get the insulin then get hungry within an hour. This was not the case. I feel I've made a huge blunder. He's not eating.

Today, he's still not eating. I fixed the oral syringe I've been using. I gave him a half unit of insulin this morning, and I've been slowly force feeding him over the course of the morning. He's lost weight. He won't pee, so I can't get a read on ketones (his breath smells normal for him).

Any help would be appreciated. I'm getting worried.

Update: I finally got the money to get Boo to a vet. He's staying overnight for observation. They are very positive about his condition and think he'll be fine.
 
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Yup, take him to the vet, maybe a tooth infection that you can't see or small........I know this personally as Davidson was in remission for 4 yrs and I tested him monthly in the 4th year and one test was high, then for the next several tests and days. Took him to the vet and he had 4 infections way inside and therefore needed surgery. That's what brought back the FD..........don't wait, and hopefully it's not serious.
 
I don't have the money for a vet right now. I got a whole can of fancy feast in him and checked his blood. He's at 208. I'm contacting some people to see if I can borrow some cash for a visit to the vet.
 
Hi and sorry for the higher numbers again. I agree, a vet appointment is in order to see what has taking him out of remission. Teeth issues is one of the number one reasons cats will lose remission. I hope you can get some $$ to take him. Keep us posted and it was good you started him back on the insulin.
 
I am not currently a good candidate for lines of credit. I am in a position where I can only rely on friends and family.

Update: Boo is doing a lot better. While force feeding takes a huge emotional toll on me, it was worth it. His blood is at 260, but he's eating on his own. I weighed my options and felt a full unit would be best for him. He seems more alert. I'm hoping to take him to a vet sometime this week or next.
 
Update: Things seem to be continuing to get better. While I did have to force feed him last night, I haven't had to do that this morning (yet). He was at 160 and even ate some food on his own.
 
S&Boo said:
Update: Things seem to be continuing to get better. While I did have to force feed him last night, I haven't had to do that this morning (yet). He was at 160 and even ate some food on his own.
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Here's hoping every day is better. I'm sorry you are struggling with this.
 
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