Briana + Binx
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Happy weekend everyone!
Currently, Binx seems to be doing well if we look at the 5 P's. I went to a local vet yesterday (as mine's a bit far and I'm currently without car) to get a urinalysis and culture done, to rule out infection. I was able to speak to the vet there about Binx, but it's so difficult with his complicated history. Ultimately, I asked for a phosphorus binder to add to his food and some sub-q fluids to take home and administer (they've suggested 100ml every other day). Binx had a cardiac ultrasound last year which determined his Grade 2 murmur is physiological, but I'm aware this can change. The vet felt comfortable with me giving him the sub-q and honestly, I just want to try this week, as I'm going to recheck his values in a weeks time to see if anything has tipped the scale for his kidneys (and might throw in the proBNP test Wendy mentioned).
We gave him his first at home sub-q this morning and it was terrifying. Luckily, I had a friend come help me and thank goodness. It took a few attempts, which broke my heart... especially when the first time I got a fur shot and Binx had a little yelp when the needle went in
We were successful in the end, but I was near ready to give up.
Lastly, his BG has finally returned to normal and we hit a good couple cycles yesterday. I think he might spike a bit today from last night's green and also all the food I gave him to distract during fluids. I'll take it.
Safe surfing to all
Happy weekend everyone!
Currently, Binx seems to be doing well if we look at the 5 P's. I went to a local vet yesterday (as mine's a bit far and I'm currently without car) to get a urinalysis and culture done, to rule out infection. I was able to speak to the vet there about Binx, but it's so difficult with his complicated history. Ultimately, I asked for a phosphorus binder to add to his food and some sub-q fluids to take home and administer (they've suggested 100ml every other day). Binx had a cardiac ultrasound last year which determined his Grade 2 murmur is physiological, but I'm aware this can change. The vet felt comfortable with me giving him the sub-q and honestly, I just want to try this week, as I'm going to recheck his values in a weeks time to see if anything has tipped the scale for his kidneys (and might throw in the proBNP test Wendy mentioned).
We gave him his first at home sub-q this morning and it was terrifying. Luckily, I had a friend come help me and thank goodness. It took a few attempts, which broke my heart... especially when the first time I got a fur shot and Binx had a little yelp when the needle went in
We were successful in the end, but I was near ready to give up.Lastly, his BG has finally returned to normal and we hit a good couple cycles yesterday. I think he might spike a bit today from last night's green and also all the food I gave him to distract during fluids. I'll take it.
Safe surfing to all
You and Binx got this! Sending hugs and vines to you both! 
This is reassuring, I'm glad to hear it gets easier.
At first Leroy wouldn't hold still unless he was eating dinner.Later as his health declined and he wasn't eating, he'd just meatloaf and let me poke him.
meant to post on your previous but it got away from me; it wouldn't post and I had been out I think.. happy to hear tho he's doing and acting ok. I heard that's what matters.. less about what things look like on paper, more how they're doing, feeling, and acting.. 
