8/10 Max AMPS 246 +4 302 +7 245
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Suzanne & Darcy
Member Since 2020
He didn’t go too low last night. Whew! I’ve been meaning to ask you what kind of home device you bought to check his blood pressure. I have one, but I have a hard time trusting the readings that I get.
Max & Lori
Member Since 2021
I don’t know if mine is accurate either but it was the one that was recommended on Tanya’s webpage. I got it from Amazon for $49.99. I’m planning to take it with me Friday to compare to the vet’s. He’s finally getting used to it because he knows he will get a treat if he sits still lol. The first time I tried it on him, he tried to bite me and scratched my arm.
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Suzanne & Darcy
Member Since 2020
That's the same one that I have. I asked my vet about it and she said it's so important to make sure that everything is the same each time you take the readings. I usually use the base of the tail. You can use the paw, but I have never tried it. Problem is that cat that I currently want to take blood pressure on is a "tail lasher" (Calico) and if she gets irritated, the tail is never going to stop moving. Maybe I would be better off trying the paw for her? Have a great day, Lori.
Suzanne & Darcy
Member Since 2020
Oh, also... even at my vet. They take three different readings and use the average of the three readings.
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
I hope Max slides down and surfs today.
Max & Lori
Member Since 2021
Should I be thinking about taking Max back up to 5.5? This makes cycle 7 on 5 units and he’s not doing much with this dose. He gets toxicity very easily so I’m trying to avoid that. Wendy usually helps with his dose, but I don’t think she’s been available lately. Who else would give me an opinion on Max’s dose? @FrostD @Bandit's Mom @tiffmaxee @Suzanne & Darcy @Tiger(GA) and Ruth @Bron and Sheba (GA), @Wendy&Neko @Chris & China (GA) not sure who else to ask. Thank you in advance.
Bandit's Mom
Member Since 2019
It's been 6 cycles since that 54. Enough time to clear the bounce. If you don't see green today, you could take him up to 5.5U tomorrow.
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Max & Lori
Member Since 2021
Thank you all! I was thinking the same but I wanted to see what y’all thought first.
Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
If you want a 3rd opinion, I agree with the first two! If this dosecrease threat doesn't get his attention, it's time to go up again!
Max & Lori
Member Since 2021
Thanks Chris! I was hoping the threat might work!
Max & Lori
Member Since 2021
Well the dose threat didn’t work, so increase it is. I went ahead and gave him 5.5 (skinny) tonight. He usually doesn’t react quickly to an increase, but because I just said that, he probably will. I will be able to monitor anyway.
Tiger(GA) and Ruth
Member Since 2014
I hope Max surfs safely tonight, as I see you went ahead with the dose increase. Good job getting to use the BP monitor!
I noticed you had to give him albuterol the other day, it looked like he might have vomited? Poor guy, I am glad the rescue inhaler helped. Do you notice that it has a temporary hyperactive effect? I hope your vet has something to say about the labs and especially the lymphocytes count. Sending vetty vines
I noticed you had to give him albuterol the other day, it looked like he might have vomited? Poor guy, I am glad the rescue inhaler helped. Do you notice that it has a temporary hyperactive effect? I hope your vet has something to say about the labs and especially the lymphocytes count. Sending vetty vines
Max & Lori
Member Since 2021
I hope Max surfs safely tonight, as I see you went ahead with the dose increase. Good job getting to use the BP monitor!
I noticed you had to give him albuterol the other day, it looked like he might have vomited? Poor guy, I am glad the rescue inhaler helped. Do you notice that it has a temporary hyperactive effect? I hope your vet has something to say about the labs and especially the lymphocytes count. Sending vetty vines
Thanks Ruth! Max only gets that albuterol when he’s actively having an asthma attack because the albuterol does make him hyper. I worry about his heart because his heart rate also speeds up. He doesn’t usually have to get that often. Thanks for checking on us!