Bubba 11/13 AMPS 82, +6.5 = 61, PMPS = 67

[Bobbie And Bubba]

11/9

Good Morning L,B, & L ~

The diarrhea has stopped for 2 days now. YEAH! But, then last night Bubba didn't want to eat his PM +3. Lots of coaxing on Momma Bean's part and I finally had to open a can of FF and he ate. This morning was a repeat. The first FF I offered had the Florastor in it and no go , so I gave some more without and he ate it, but still not with a lot of gusto. Maybe he is depressed from being on house arrest.......

I had a FS yesterday AM which left me reeling and searching for yet another video on shot techniques. The new one I found tells to let go of the skin tent once the needle is inserted to lower the risk of shooting through the skin which is what I seem to do when I have a FS. It made sense to me since Bubba doesn't have a lot of extra skin to tent up. If anyone is interested in the shot technique .

OT: Forrest did great post dental! He never missed a beat to eat and I did not give any of the bup they sent me home with since he is a cat that suffers with constipation.

Vines to all Beans and Kitties in need.

 

[Joanne&TinySole]

That is a lovely AMPS for having had a fur shot! Way to go, Bubba!

Thanks for sharing the link. I recalled your tent/let go technique and tried it this AM. I can see how it would be helpful.

Glad that Forest came through with flying colors! How's DM doing?

 

[Olive & Paula]

Bobbie have you tried shooting in sides just past the shoulders? I never tent, I part the fur and just push needle (short needle) in, it can't go through the other side.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Glad the diarrhea has cleared up. I hope Bubba eats good for you. Have you tried rolling the skin back for your shot? Great update for Forrest.

 

[Mandy & Rex (GA)]

Good luck with your shot technique. I have to say that needle was super long in the video!! I hope that was a U-40 insulin because that was more than 5 units.

Glad to hear Forrest had no issues with his dental!

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Bobbie have you tried shooting in sides just past the shoulders? I never tent, I part the fur and just push needle (short needle) in, it can't go through the other side.

I have not, I do believe once I tried the side and he freaked. But, I can try again.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Good luck with your shot technique. I have to say that needle was super long in the video!! I hope that was a U-40 insulin because that was more than 5 units.

Glad to hear Forrest had no issues with his dental!

I know, right? It could have been a something other than insulin.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Glad the diarrhea has cleared up. I hope Bubba eats good for you. Have you tried rolling the skin back for your shot? Great update for Forrest.

I am not really sure how to do the roll technique. Is there a video on it somewhere?

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

How's DM doing

She is doing well with the OT and the PT. She has definetly slowed way down. She would keep on sleeping if I didn't awaken her. Yesterday, she slept 16 hours through the night and still protested when I woke her.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I am not really sure how to do the roll technique. Is there a video on it somewhere?

Not that I know of. You just pull up the tent and roll your wrist so you can see the skin better.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Not that I know of. You just pull up the tent and roll your wrist so you can see the skin better.

That sounds easy enough. I will try it. Thanks Carla!

 

[Joanne&TinySole]

She would keep on sleeping if I didn't awaken her

My DM sleeps a lot too. Hard to see them slow down so much. I call my mom "kitty" because of her naps!

 

[Bellasmom]

Glad about poo
Nice update on both kitties
And wow look at that amps

 

[Beth 73]

She is doing well with the OT and the PT. She has definetly slowed way down. She would keep on sleeping if I didn't awaken her. Yesterday, she slept 16 hours through the night and still protested when I woke her.

That’s my mom too , Bobbie . We have to keep an eye on them with the heart involved but at their age they both have earned a little extra R&R. We have noticed our DM slowing down too although vitals are good . Sending prayers to you and your momma ... you are an exceptional daughter

 

[CassAndGordy(GA)]

I have not, I do believe once I tried the side and he freaked. But, I can try again.

I shoot gordy on his side - but I do it while he is eating and he notices nothing. When I have to shoot after he has ate, shooting on the side becomes a pain.

 

[Judy and Boomer]

Beautiful AMPS Bubba! Since your diarrhea has stopped maybe Mama Bean will let you outdoors to mouse again?
Happy to hear that Forrest had a successful dental!

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Diarrhea is back! UGH! And stinky, thinking maybe he is in a pancreatitis flare. No vomiting, just poor appy.

 

[Beth 73]

Oh poor Bubba And poor you, Bobbie

 

[Idjit's mom]

Poor Bubba! Feel better quickly little pirate cat.

 

[Mandarin'sMom]

Fingers and paws crossed that it's not a pancreatitis flare and that it's "just" an upset tummy (which is bad enough as is). Sending lots of feel better and appy vines.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Fingers and paws crossed that it's not a pancreatitis flare and that it's "just" an upset tummy (which is bad enough as is). Sending lots of feel better and appy vines.

Hi Christine!!!! Hope you and yours are all well!

 

[LizzieInTexas]

Poor Bubba Have you given probiotic for diarrhea?

I am do happy to hear Forrest came through with flying colors.

 

[MrWorfMen's Mom]

Poor Bubba! Sending heaps of feel better vines for the little man and hugs for Momma Bean! Glad Forrest is doing well.

 

[Jill & Scooter]

Bubba, stop pouting and eat your fudz! Maybe then mama will let you go outside!
Glad Forrest had no problem with his dental.
I always shoot Scooter in his sides behind his shoulders. He prefers up high on his sides. I just part his hair and pinch up some skin ( it’s fairly loose right there). I have pretty short needles. I have never gone through the other side. The vet told me when Scooter was dx not to shoot the scruff because it can cause scar tissue???? I know quite a few on her do with no problem.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Sending some "better poops" vines to Deputy Bubba.

Have you tried that new shooting technique? It sounds difficult to just let go when you feel you should be holding onto the skin as you shoot.

Bravo Forrest! What did the toofs fairy bring you?

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Poor Bubba Have you given probiotic for diarrhea?

I am do happy to hear Forrest came through with flying colors.

Yes, he is getting Florastor and was still getting it when the diarrhea started back up. It's strange because this AM he had a perfectly normal poop, then the liquid diarrhea. Ugh. He is being super picky eating and I had to give him some YA for his AM +6 meal. Got some FF into him for PM meal. Numbers are dropping....

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

you tried that new shooting technique? It

Yes, it seems to be working out and helped me to feel confident to shoot. You know how when you do one FS, you do 3 in a row and then I break out is a sweat when it's shot time........

 

[Joanne&TinySole]

Sorry to know Bubba has tummy issues. I hope he improves quickly.

I'm so curious why so many kitties struggle with pancreatitis.

Hang in there, Bobbie. Feel better Bubba.