9/26, Susie, 287 AMPS, 240 @+2, 174 @+3

[Our Dolly Girl (GA)]

No, we said goodbye march 28, 2019. She was very sick. It was a very painful loss, she was Rob’s girl like Dolly is mine.

 

[Our Dolly Girl (GA)]

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/9-25-susie-292-amps-274-2.253430/#post-2858096

I have already spoken to Adrienne (Dolly's Girl) but if anyone else has ever had the UPC test (protein:creatinine ratio panel) please let me know if you received conclusive information on what was wrong with your cat. What were you told? Or, were you just still left in the dark about the protein in the urine.

I increased Susie's insulin to 1.25 units last night. I put FF turkey & giblets in front of her this morning. She would not eat so I got some Friskie's turkey & gibblets and put that next to her other food bowl. She looked at both bowls, took a couple bites of the Friskie's then went back to the FF and started eating. She ate about 2/3 so I am feeling a little better.

I'm still debating my plans for her. Can probably get her in to my vet today for the urine sample and some fluids but might hold off and take her to the ER tomorrow when the Intern is in. I would rather avoid the ER due to cost but will watch her today.

UPDATE: I decided not to do the UPC test.

Summer, I don’t remember if I told you but Dolly’s Urine/Protein Creatinine was 0.3, reference range <0.5, test states >/= 0.5 indicate overt proteinuria. I need to call Antech for further explanation. Vet said we did not need to repeat the test.

 

[Marje and Gracie]

Summer, I don’t remember if I told you but Dolly’s Urine/Protein Creatinine was 0.3, reference range <0.5, test states >/= 0.5 indicate overt proteinuria. I need to call Antech for further explanation. Vet said we did not need to repeat the test.

Then she is not proteinuric so I’d follow the vet’s advice.

 

[Marje and Gracie]

And these products come from companies that supposedly have the best interests of our animals at heart.

I’ve never trusted Purina or any of the larger commercial pet food companies.

 

[Our Dolly Girl (GA)]

Then she is not proteinuric so I’d follow the vet’s advice.

Thanks Marje. Hope you are doing well.

 

[Suzanne & Darcy]

The dog FortiFlora is different than the cat formula. I use expired because I use it as a flavor enhancer not a probiotic. It’s pretty much dry food dust with some vitamins and minerals, I believe. I learned about it from Chris R. on the Facebook forum.

Yes. It contains “animal digest”. Your guess is as good as mine as to what that means. Better not to inquire perhaps

 

[Suzanne & Darcy]

Because Susie’s USG indicates she’s really concentrating her urine, I don’t see that impending CKD is the issue although I never say never.

That’s exactly what I said about the USG. I wanted to see this even over the BUN and CREA! With all three of those data points I felt good about the kidneys. But as you say… never say never. And I never trust in bloodwork too much anymore. Ive had too many cats die with”perfect” bloodwork. But I have to go by something! You gave a lot of good info on the UPC test. Very interesting. Especially about the possibility of the 3 tests on the same day being mixed etc.