7/7 Pudge

kitten68

kitten68

Member Since 2024
7/6/26 Pudgles

so it would seem the ESA not working well is possibly mostly our fault because he wasnt getting B vitamins as much.. With the not eating and trying to keep things regular the pills he used to be able to take on his own i now had to fight and find a way to get in; thus i prioritized other things because i also did not know that it also WOULDNT WORK without the vitamins.. it wasnt mentioned to me. only knew that about the injectable iron, which also nearly killed us to get..

the expectations are just impossible. 😪…. smh.

he made potty today.. eating pretty ok.. just very fatigued and cant move about well. QoL isnt great unless he can move. im not sure how much longer we gonna try. im just trying to appreciate every moment.. :coffee:
 
Dyana said:
I wonder if the B vitamins can be given in the SubQ fluids as well. I would ask.
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he gets injectable B12 every 3 days.. but the kidney board has us doing oral B Complex AND more B12.. but we havent been able to keep up w it since he went off eating food himself altogether. Also because i didnt know it was that dire. 😑😓
 
kitten68 said:
i dont feel that way today. i messed up along the way and what ive done wasnt enough. ty for saying tho.. ❤️‍🩹 appreciate it..
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When we love our babies, everything that we do doesn't seem like enough. But you give Pudge everything you have and more, and that's the best we can do as humans. I know that he knows how much you love him, and that's what matters most. 🩷
 
((((Yasmin)))), you have done absolutely everything and more for Pudge. Please be kind to yourself. 💕 💔
We are not medical professionals, just very loving cat parents. And we are all doing the best we can to navigate very difficult medical conditions.
And when we don't get consistent and excellent care of guidance (and conflicting information along the way) well...it makes it that much harder.

Pudge absolutely knows how very much you love and support him every single day. No doubt in any way.

Please do your best to love him every minute and keep him comfortable. I know you are doing all of that every day!
Sending you both much love and many hugs 🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕
 
kitten68 said:
also.. the injectable Ondansetron says for intramuscular or intravenous use…… is this a problem? it can still be sub q?…… both pet pharmacy bottles say as much.. )was thinking to call and ask the pharmacist..)

@squeem3 @Wendy&Neko @Suzanne & Darcy @tiffmaxee 🫶🏼
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I would ask the vet. I can give intramuscular injections to my cats, but I do like to have a helper here with me (daughter) when I do it. Also, you need to learn how to give them correctly in order to not cause harm. That sounds alarming but it’s easy to avoid problem areas. Seems like members here are giving them SQ so it must be all right. I would still call my vet to ask.
 
kitten68 said:
so it would seem the ESA not working well is possibly mostly our fault because he wasnt getting B vitamins as much.. With the not eating and trying to keep things regular
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It’s more likely to be iron deficiency that is causing it not to work. B vitamins are good though.
 
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PCV of 14 is blood transfusion territory. This is why I recommended the Epogen first…. But you could not get it as I recall. This is just awful. Dang I wish I had some because I would have sent it to you overnight mail refrigerated. My vet stocks it for emergencies, but I only have Darbepoetin here at home. Poor dear Pudge.
 
im talking to someone tonite to have things done tmw..

we’ve had enough.. my poor cat is having trouble swallowing. his little throat is just dry. and is just sitting in his box. hes struggling to eat but managing a bit. idk how im going to get ANY pills in. i found a pharmacy to get the injectable Ondansetron. and will got to an er for Cerenia if needed tonite because i wont have him uncomfortable in any way possible. sugar numbers are nice again…… so i guess theres that. he also had a good potty this morning.

we cant take anymore time. whats left to help him that wont hurt him more?..

im done w things being against us and sometimes doing the wrong thing and not having the right help when we needed it; tired of ppl having some of the most insensitive things to say. i wont let my cat deal anymore w this. i dont want this. i dont want any of it. but its in our faces. we worked so hard. and it just bought a few months. i had a lot of faith. i thank all those who tried helping and offering support. idk what happened to his little body. im really angry.. now i have to go out and source his meds.

im stopping all meds but necessities.

spending every second w him.
 
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kitten68 said:
im talking to someone tonite to have things done tmw..

we’ve had enough.. my poor cat is having trouble swallowing. his little throat is just dry. and is just sitting in his box. hes struggling to eat but managing a bit. idk how im going to get ANY pills in. i found a pharmacy to get the injectable Ondansetron. and will got to an er for Cerenia if needed tonite because i wont have him uncomfortable in any way possible. sugar numbers are nice again…… so i guess theres that. he also had a good potty this morning.

we cant take anymore time. whats left to help him that wont hurt him more?..

im done w things being against us and sometimes doing the wrong thing and not having the right help when we needed it; tired of ppl having some of the most insensitive things to say. i wont let my cat deal anymore w this. i dont want this. i dont want any of it. but its in our faces. we worked so hard. and it just bought a few months. i had a lot of faith. i thank all those who tried helping and offering support. idk what happened to his little body. im really angry.. now i have to go out and source his meds.

im stopping all meds but necessities.

spending every second w him.
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Oh Yasmin. I honestly do think you have fought like a warrior for your sweet boy. I am really grieved that things have turned out like this. You and Pudge have all my love and support right now. I am really really sad and sorry. Love on that baby. I agree with trying to make him comfortable.
 
any suggestions on injection sites? vet says neck, where fluids are.. but i dont want it diluted? but maybe itll absorb by then; as its suggested to do each at different times. Ex. today would get Ondansetron at 5 pm.. fluids around 7-9 pm..

or told anywhere where can grab skin.. was thinking flank.. or leg.. avoid bone..

thanks..
 
hi everyone..

we made an appt for tmw…….. she was very nice and stayed on the phone w me but i think got irritated cuz it ran over an hr.. but i had lots of questions. ive never had to do this on my own before. its so painful.. and ive been grieving awhile.

for meds tonite.. how should i treat his insulin?.. how to treat it tmw?.. pattern lately is he needs his dose or he gonna be high.. maybe could reduce slightly.. but idk.

was gonna try to do fluids.. Ondansetron injection.. Lantus.. Mirtaz i guess.. and no Cerenia.. think he’ll be ok?? @Suzanne & Darcy

im spending all i can w him.
 
kitten68 said:
hi everyone..

we made an appt for tmw…….. she was very nice and stayed on the phone w me but i think got irritated cuz it ran over an hr.. but i had lots of questions. ive never had to do this on my own before. its so painful.. and ive been grieving awhile.

for meds tonite.. how should i treat his insulin?.. how to treat it tmw?.. pattern lately is he needs his dose or he gonna be high.. maybe could reduce slightly.. but idk.

was gonna try to do fluids.. Ondansetron injection.. Lantus.. Mirtaz i guess.. and no Cerenia.. think he’ll be ok?? @Suzanne & Darcy

im spending all i can w him.
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It’s fine to give him his insulin but you can also shoot a half dose if you want so you don’t have to worry about the BG dropping and him not eating.

((((Yasmin)))) I am so very sorry. It never gets any easier but I hope when you look back, you’ll have no regrets. You’ve done all you could do for your sweet boy. The greatest gift you can give him now is a peaceful transition. The grief will be extremely hard but just allow yourself some grace and grieve as you need to for as long as you need to. 🫂🫂🫂🫂
 
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:bighug::bighug::bighug:. You have done so much for Pudge this last year. I am sure he knows it and loves you for it.

This is a hard time, making those decision, but sounds like you are thinking of what is best for Pudge. You are a great caregiver.
 
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