8/30 Trixie AMBG 193 "+3.5" 71 - Vetty update

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Ah, just another typical day with Trix's crazy pancreas: We start off with a number that makes the bean a wee bit edgy; Ms P picks up the ball and runs it into the endzone...touchdown! (Yes, I'm a little excited that Notre Dame's season opener is today....GO IRISH!!).

Her appointment to check her BP and BW is at 10:40EST this morning. I had to get up an hour early at 4:00 to get her fed and pilled so we'd be at +6" with her BP meds at 10:40. She's been a lucky girl, not having to go to the vetty all summer, and hopefully this will be a quick and uneventful trip...fingers and paws crossed.

Gotta get myself in motion....will update when we get back. Have a great Saturday, LL!

Amy
 
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"quick and uneventful" vines for Miss Trixie's vetty visit.

Oh, and Go Badgers!

Marilyn and Polly
 
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I'm hoping for a good vet report. Go BRUINS! I'm a UCLA grad and looking forward to our season opener today.
 
Re: 8/30 Trixie AMBG 193 "+3.5" 71 - BP/BW check today

Sending prayers for a good vet report for Miss Trixie.
 
Mixed reviews so far from the vetty report. Her BW results should be back in tomorrow, although I don't know if our vet is in tomorrow so I'm not sure if I'll get the results tomorrow, or later in the week.

Her BP is now bordering on being too low - it was 110. They like to see numbers in the 100-130 range, and Dr R was concerned that it would be possible Trix could drop too low. So we are reducing her dose - the dose going to be low enough that now we HAVE to have the meds compounded, as there is no way to split a pill into a size that small. On the plus side, spitting her BP pills in particular has been a real hassle, so even though the compounded pills will be more expensive, it will make it easier.

Her weight was down a little from her last visit, which has the vetty concerned, which - in turn - has me a little freaked out. I was hoping he weight was going to be stable. But, her eating habits are still so wonky (with me still having to hold the plate and her eating smaller quantities in frequent sittings most of the time) so my guess is she's probably not getting enough calories. She's not nauseated or vomiting or inappetant or lethargic or anything negative like that...she just doesn't eat at the rate she did before the whole p-titis episode, and I think that's mainly because she totally lost her confidence about eating. So, unfortunately I'm going to have to go back to doing a little assist feeding, just to get more calories into her. She actually did not fight the assist feeding before, so it really shouldn't be a big deal, but I just want her to be a "normal" cat. I hate what the p-titis psychologically did to her. This is one of those times that I REALLY wish I could give her kibbles, because honestly, I do think she would go to town if she could eat them....big sigh. I hate the cat food wars....balancing food they'll consider eating with all these health issues....bigger sigh.

She really, truly does seem to feel quite well, especially given all that is going on. She is social and lovey and outgoing and feisty. She doesn't seem weak at all...has no trouble jumping on the bed or any other furniture. She's not lethargic, she's bright-eyed, she "plays" (which, for her, has always meant rubbing her face on 'nip toys).

On top of that, my Dad isn't feeling real well today, either. I thought I had written everything out very clearly, but apparently I didn't...they thought he could only take the ondansetron for the first two days after the infusion, but not after that. Ugh. He was sleeping when I spoke to my Mom about this, so I don't know if he has taken it yet or not.

So far, not the greatest start to my much-needed long weekend :roll: ...I give up on looking forward to having time off.
 
I hope the assisted feeding helps Trixie get the calories she needs. Hopefully she'll start eating enough on her own soon. That's good you can lower her BP meds. I hope you get good b/w results back.

Sorry that your parents didn't understand about the ondansetron. I hope it helps your dad to feel better.

Sending prayers and hugs. :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
Okay, let's find the silver linings here. There always are some!
- If Trixie's BP is almost too low, she is getting healthier and you have been doing an excellent job! :-D
- If she's lost weight, it means she's more active than she has been, so she's working it off, and that means she feels good. :-D
- She's still eating willingly, sometimes a little on her own. :-D
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She really, truly does seem to feel quite well, especially given all that is going on. She is social and lovey and outgoing and feisty. She doesn't seem weak at all...has no trouble jumping on the bed or any other furniture. She's not lethargic, she's bright-eyed, she "plays" (which, for her, has always meant rubbing her face on 'nip toys).
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- Ms. P is still alive and well and doing her thing!!! :mrgreen:

Is there maybe a food she will eat that fits the other criteria and is a little higher in calories? Worth checking out.

I'm sorry about your DF's not feeling well. Hopefully he'll get the Ond into him and start feeling better soon. Sending vines and prayers.

So your mission today is to sit and watch Trixie be feisty and happy and more and more Trixie every day and remember how much better she's doing. That should cheer you up!

Sending happy vines and hugs! :YMHUG:
 
Morning Amy ~O) ~O) ~O)

it must be vetty day - we went too. Wow on the BP, nice to know that at least they are working. so adjustments to be made there. It is great that you can get them compounded, as I remember how small those pills are. They compound them with FD friendly stuff? I'm rather clueless on the compounding thing... I hope it all works out OK for Trixie. Bummer on the weight. I do remember how well she took to the assist feeds. That is a plus. I never could get Mannie to accept them. I cannot agree more with the comment on what the P'titis did. it was that way with Mannie too. He never was the same kitty after we went through that. He did well, just things were markedly different. Fuds had become an issue. I think kitties know pain, deal with it in their way, and will avoid what they perceptive as causing the problem, aka food. What were Mannie staples for years became, in his opinion, his worst enemy. I can so relate to those fuds wars! My paws are crossed for you, and Trixie. You've done so well with her, and she is responding, doing extremely well. So Trixie.... eat up! You have a few ounces to put on. :-D

Bummer on your dad and the meds. Well, now they now, and things should be better going forward. Hugs to all there.

ENJOY your time off. The rest of those three days will be GREAT!
 
You might want to check out thrivingpets.com for the compounded amlodipine to compare prices.

Prayers that the ondansetron helps your DF feel better. I hope you get to enjoy your days off.
 
She really, truly does seem to feel quite well, especially given all that is going on. She is social and lovey and outgoing and feisty. She doesn't seem weak at all...has no trouble jumping on the bed or any other furniture. She's not lethargic, she's bright-eyed, she "plays" (which, for her, has always meant rubbing her face on 'nip toys).
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This is excellent. The bp, the weight. Well, that you can manage. A tweak here, a tweak there. Yup, that you can manage. But her spunk? Well, that would be a lot tougher to manage. She's got that. And that's good! All's crossed here for good bw.

Sorry about DF. Really helps the chemo cycle if he stays on top with the meds. Lots harder to play catch-up. Hope he feels better soon. (But there will be times when he just feels a little icky; I always thought a day or so of each cycle was just like the worst hangover ever. For me, the evening after the pump came off. I also learned quickly, that that icky feeling would pass. I'd just try to sleep it off. Make sure to hydrate. Yup, just like one of those college hangovers.)

Marilyn and Polly
 
(((Amy)))

Extra vines for your dad today. It's good that Trix's BP is down a bit. I do think it's hard to keep weight on a CKD kitty but if anyone can do it, I know you can.

I hope you are able to find some time this weekend for yourself and to rest a bit.
 
Thank you, everyone, for the thoughts and vines and ideas and support! I had to run a ton of errands and was just so distracted.

Trix feels like Trix...she's on my lap right now, snuggling up a storm. You're right...that feistiness is all her. I know she feels good, and that is worth more than any old number that the vet's office gives me. Our vet is so super-thorough that any little nuances catches her attention...which is both good because she catches stuff early, and bad when she scares the crap outta me - especially when I went in there feeling pretty confident.

I am going to check out the treats! Trix developed an aversion to most treats with the p-titis, but now it has been a while, so maybe she'll go for them.

The BP meds will be compounded into teeny pills. Even if the ingredients aren't FD friendly, it's such a small thing that it won't have an impact. I will definitely shop around after we get this batch, which is coming from Wedgewood. Our vet really likes Wedgewood, and since they are in NJ, I know the pills will get here quickly. After that, I'll have some time price-compare.

I haven't talked to my folks again yet...I want to give them a breather. But, I bought my Dad a few special treats while I was out....a bottle to help him gauge how much water he's drinking; some really really good dairy-free ice cream (in case lactose is an issue now) that I swear does not taste like soy and does taste like Ben and Jerry's, and some pistachios for fat and protein.

About the medical marijuana....to be honest, my one brother had a pretty serious drug problem, so I can't imagine my Dad would even consider touching it, even if it were a legal situation. And, my Dad does like to be tough...he didn't even take a mild sedative when they installed the port. I do think he'll be fine taking the prescription anti-nausea stuff, but I am pretty positive he won't go near anything the least bit controversial, and he won't take anything more than the bare minimum of what he needs.
 
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