7/4 Gretchen's Trinka: Rest In Peace sweet Trinka

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Trinka doesn't look well. Is that the water bowl Trinka is leaning against? Maybe it's just the picture but looks to me like a vet visit would be very advisable. The fact that you are having trouble getting blood to test suggests Trinka may be dehydrated. Have you checked his scruff or his gums lately? Scruff when pulled up and let go should go back into position almost immediately. If the skin doesn't settle immediately, he's dehydrated. Gums that are pale and sticky also suggest dehydration. I really think you need to get Trinka's potassium level checked ASAP.
 
Please please take him to the vet. He looks like feels miserable. They should be able to give him something to make him more comfortable.
 
He is still very very skinny too. I agree with the others. A vet appt is absolutely necessary. He looks like he's in horrible health and needs vet care.
 
Gretchen, please get Trinka to your vet today. They need to check his potassium, do a senior blood blood panel with chemistry (this includes potassium, blood glucose, kidney function, too) , a urinalysis, and please ask them about doing sub q fluids and a b12 injection there. They also need to check his walking and the sore/bald spot on his leg (referencing recent photos you posted on a couple of fb groups).

Trinka really looks very sick. He is diabetic, has kidney disease and low potassium.

If the glucose meter kit that you ordered has arrived, please bring that with you, too.

am tagging @Chris & China who does a lot with DCIN (diabetic cats in need) in case finances are keeping you from getting Trinka to the vet.
 
Gretchen, were you able to get Trinka to your vet today?
Please update when you can. We're concerned and we worry.

I'd like to invite you to post on Health - (The Main Forum) where you'll get more eyes on what's going on with Trinka. However, if you're still having trouble starting a thread, continue posting here.
 
How's Trinka this AM? Have you been able to get to the vet? Like Linda said he may be dehydrated. The vet can give fluids and show you how to give them at home. Please let us know how it's going.
 
HWright said:
Gretchen, please get Trinka to your vet today. They need to check his potassium, do a senior blood blood panel with chemistry (this includes potassium, blood glucose, kidney function, too) , a urinalysis, and please ask them about doing sub q fluids and a b12 injection there. They also need to check his walking and the sore/bald spot on his leg (referencing recent photos you posted on a couple of fb groups).

Trinka really looks very sick. He is diabetic, has kidney disease and low potassium.

If the glucose meter kit that you ordered has arrived, please bring that with you, too.

am tagging @Chris & China who does a lot with DCIN (diabetic cats in need) in case finances are keeping you from getting Trinka to the vet.
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@HWright would it help if you PM'd Trinkasmommy? There are many of us here who are very concerned. :(
 
Kris & Teasel said:
@HWright would it help if you PM'd Trinkasmommy? There are many of us here who are very concerned. :(
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I'm with you all in our heartbreaking concerns too. I'll try.
Is there someone in this group or via dcin who is in NJ near Gretchen who can connect with her and try to help in person?
 
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Gretchen....please please please get Trinka to the vet today. I'm sorry about your tick bite. I've had plenty of them over the years.

But Trinka's condition is ongoing for many weeks, is very serious and needs immediate attention by your vet. I'm sorry but I have to say that I agree that Trinka looks worse with each update you share. I'm sure your vet or a vet in the vet hospital can fit you and Trinka in today. If there's one thing that you do today, call your vet and get Trinka in today. Please do this, ok?
 
Super. Thank you Gretchen and please update while you're at the vet and or when you get home. :bighug:
 
At the moment what I can share is that Gretchen did, with her DH and mil, bring Trinka to the vet this afternoon.
CBC was done with full results to be in on Monday. Gretchen just received a call that the preliminary kidney function results showed kidney function as worse (idk to what degree).

Also Trinka still has respiratory infection. Under the circumstances, she was given an antibiotic injection (likely convenia). UA wasn't done today, perhaps bc not enough urine.
Trinka had subq fluids this afternoon.
The full CBC results will be in on Monday. I hope there will be a follow up visit early in the week.

For folks who visit fdmb fb group page, she did post later this afternoon in the fdmb fb group about today's vet visit. I'd include a link but I'm pretty clutzy about such things.

Sending heaps of prayers for Trinka and her bean and hugs to everyone for caring.
 
His kidney levels were high will have more info Monday when they get results of bloodwork. He is not eating dinner. If he continues not to eat vet recommends going to emergency visit. His regular vet will go over results once they get results of bloodwork. Recommended feeding him more often to put on weight. Was 7.4 lbs 2 weeks ago now under 7 lbs
 
Trinkasmommy said:
His kidney levels were high will have more info Monday when they get results of bloodwork. He is not eating dinner. If he continues not to eat vet recommends going to emergency visit. His regular vet will go over results once they get results of bloodwork. Recommended feeding him more often to put on weight. Was 7.4 lbs 2 weeks ago now under 7 lbs
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I also have b12 here at house haven't been able to get enough blood for glucose test
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Hi Gretchen, if he's not eaten since this morning and doesn't eat soon, I'd follow the vet's advice to bring Trinka to the ER. Ok? Please keep your updates coming. We're all here for you all❤
PS. Even though Trinka had fluids this afternoon he might have soaked it all in and still be dehydrated. They have to be careful about how much fluids to give at once. That he's still dehydrated a bit could be a reason why it's hard to get enough blood for a sample.
So again, if he hasn't eaten say, by 7pm Eastern Time, it's important to follow your vet's instructions to get Trinka to the ER. Ok?
 
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Dehydration will make kidney levels worse. Please do go to the ER if he doesn't start eating. Sending prayers for you and sweet Trinka.
 
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I'm glad Trinka is eating and drinking. Sending prayers to you both, and get better soon vines to your sweet Trinka.
 
Good Monday morning, Gretchen :)
Glad Trinka is continuing to eat and that he is liking the spoon feeding too. Good boy for his mama :bighug:

Hope his lab results come in today. Hope you'll keep us updated and that you will be sure to ask for and get a printout copy of his labwork.

:bighug: for you all and that Trinka feels a little better each day. And lots of extra scritches for Trinka. :) :bighug:
 
Thank you!!! Getting ready to work 8 to 4 put out another can plus what's left from breakfast should be home by 4.30 or 5 depending on if everyone shows up with no emergencies I work at a pet resort it's insane over the summer
 
He ate a few more spoonfuls brought him onto bed to cuddle he climbed down. Back foot was curled under. He layed down in hall than walked normal into office a few steps away
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When I got up started to panick my boy wasn't in his normal spot on the cat tree. I turn around and he is walking out of office across from our bedroom. He used the litter box and ate well. Working 11 to 7 or later today. Getting ready to give him insulin and potassium at 4
 
Good morning Gretchen and :) for morning update. Hope you all had a good night. Sounds like he's getting around a little better this morning too?

Glad that you can be home this morning to watch him and keep the mini meals/spoon feeding going. Love to hear how the bathroom / steam room goes too.
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The water didn't get hot enough for steam room. Went in there with him while hubby was taking shower this morning he just went to the door wanting out
 
Trinkasmommy said:
The water didn't get hot enough for steam room. Went in there with him while hubby was taking shower this morning he just went to the door wanting out
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;) Maybe Trinka prefers to be in there with his mama only ;).
Sootie and her tribe liked/like the routine of bathroom time with me but not so often with DH. Don't know why cuz they're loved by all. DH began to feel quite honored when he had a kitty visitor!!! ;):bighug:
 
HWright said:
;) Maybe Trinka prefers to be in there with his mama only ;).
Sootie and her tribe liked/like the routine of bathroom time with me but not so often with DH. Don't know why cuz they're loved by all. DH began to feel quite honored when he had a kitty visitor!!! ;):bighug:
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Vet apt at 4.30 for sub q fluids and to talk to vet about options. Phosphorus 11.5 creatnine 5.8 potassium good bg was 400 Saturday at 2. Had insulin at 5.30 . Work 8 to 4 hubby meeting me at vets with Trinka
 
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