8/1 Sox AM BG253..hind weakness continues

[Soxtiger]

After the weak hind episode and my temporary freak out over his lower BG level of last night (see 7/31 post) we expected higher BG this morning and sure enough he's at 253. I gave just 3.5U of Lantus, being very careful, today's going to be a nother scorching hot day on the West Coast with temps over 95 in our area. Sox spent the night in the living room took our offer of his kitty bed behind the couch and moved closer to the floor early in the morning. He's able to get around and at least wobbles to the water fountain (another concern dehydration with this heat). I called the vet and she's the only one on duty today, so waiting for her call back. Looks like Sox has a recourence of neuropathy in the hinds, which is weird. He's been so well controlled on Lantus over the last year and the glucosamine has helped with the joints (although have to admit, we slacked off a bit and only give it every other day instead of daily). Neuropathy I read only occurs with kitties whose diabetes isn't well controlled so I'm stumped at what's causing this weakness, Sox BG over the last year has been in the low to mid 100's, with an occasional 200 reading but I can count those on two hands. Sox also gets Alondronate/Fosamax once a week and I'm thinking maybe adverse reaction. He's not as sensitive to the touch of his hind this morning as last night so things are looking a bit better today. So waiting to talk to vet and then we'll see where we go from there.

 

[Rocket & his Mom]

sorry for not posting more..i'm at work...but perhaps you need to read this link

http://www.felinecrf.org/potassium.htm

hind leg weakness can be a sign of low potassium...since you are talking to the vet, please ask to get this checked out on Sox.

 

[Soxtiger]

Thanks for posting the link. I'm going to read through it. Our vet since called me back and we went through yesterday's events and the last two weeks of Sox's chart and current Insulin dosage, behavior, food, hydration level, etc etc. Since we know that Sox is sensitive to very cold & very hot temps, she thinks it might be a combination of his lower BG level and dehydration. I made sure to check that Sox drinks his water and goes potty regularly, yet still he may be dehydrated. I'm doing the fur test and his skin bounces back right away, but it may be time for subutaneous fluids later today. He's been doing what most of our other cats have been doing today, napping, but I did notice his walk has improved..still, keeping a good eye on kitty and continuing research in case there's something we may have missed.

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

Here is information on neuropathy.

http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Neuropathy


Since you haven't tried the b12 yet. Here is more info.

Here is the product. If you hunt for it elsewhere, make sure it is methylcobalmin. Not all b12
are the same.

Vitacost Vitamin B-12 Methylcobalamin -- 5000 mcg - 60 Capsules
http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-vitami ... 0-capsules

A commonly given dose here is 3 mg -5 mg.
B vitamins are water soluble and any excess is excreted in the urine.


the bottle above is 5000mcg which is the same as 5 mg. You can empty the whole capsule and mix in with the canned food or use part of it if you prefer the 3 mg dose.

 

[Anne & Zener GA]

Our kitty Zener had hind leg weakness from peripheral neuropathy. Since he was born with cerebellar hypoplasia his back legs were not very strong to begin with, so a little loss of nerve had a huge effect on his walking. We use Zobaline, and order it online. It took several months, but now his walking is back to his pre-FD diagnosis swagger.
Zobaline