8/21 Goose AMPS 212, +3 214, PMPS 301 - Possible UTI + advice?

[Anshu and Goose]

Previous post - https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/8-19-goose-amps-166.280633/

Goose was doing better with numbers in blue on 8/19.

The morning of 8/20 came with pink numbers and very low appetite. We thought that it was yet another flare of pancreatitis and offered him all the support meds - for pain, nausea, diarrhea and appetite. They helped marginally.

This morning (8/21) - he had some energy around AMPS, but still poor appetite. He spent the day, very unhappily, at the vet and got some tests done. Liver, kidney looked okay, no signs of dental pain either. We're awaiting the full blood and urine test results but the vet saw bacteria in urine cultures. They have treated him with antibiotic.

His BG is still high, and we know that his diabetes and pancreatitis are a bad feedback loop. Adding UTI to the mix, and he's spending the rest of the day hiding and sleeping.

I am hoping that his appetite and energy levels improves. Poor kitty has had a rough few days. I'd appreciate if someone has been in the same scenario or has some advice/words of encouragement to offer!

Thanks for reading,
Anshu & Goose

 

[Goose]

Previous post - https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/8-19-goose-amps-166.280633/

Goose was doing better with numbers in blue on 8/19.

The morning of 8/20 came with pink numbers and very low appetite. We thought that it was yet another flare of pancreatitis and offered him all the support meds - for pain, nausea, diarrhea and appetite. They helped marginally.

This morning (8/21) - he had some energy around AMPS, but still poor appetite. He spent the day, very unhappily, at the vet and got some tests done. Liver, kidney looked okay, no signs of dental pain either. We're awaiting the full blood and urine test results but the vet saw bacteria in urine cultures. They have treated him with one injection of Convenia.

His BG is still high, and we know that his diabetes and pancreatitis are a bad feedback loop. Adding UTI to the mix, and he's spending the rest of the day hiding and sleeping.

I am hoping that his appetite and energy levels improves. Poor kitty has had a rough few days. I'd appreciate if someone has been in the same scenario or has some advice/words of encouragement to offer!

Thanks for reading,
Anshu & Goose

Hi,

I'm liking your kitty cats name.

I hope that he gets better as soon as possible. You are in the right place to get the answers and advice you need. It's tough on everyone, even more so on him as he doesn't really know why he feels like he does. At least he's on Lantus, so is my kitty Do Daa.

 

[Christie & Maverick]

It looks like poor Goose hasn’t had a great go of it the last few days. You may want to try some of these tips for Stimulating Kitty’s Appetite

Since he has a history of pancreatitis and you suspected he might be having a flare up, was the vet able to prescribe some anti-nausea meds like ondansetron or Cerenia for him? I saw in your notes that you have Mirtazapine- it isn’t a good idea to give an appetite stimulant to a cat that is nauseous, (who wants to eat when they are nauseous?) I believe it’s better to try and treat the nausea first. Hope the vet can help get to the bottom of things.