? GOOD morning from Tibby!

[Marsha & Tibby]

Tibby was lounging in the great room waiting for breakfast. I wasn't able to get a blood sample from his ears after several tries. He shakes his head hard each time, so even when I do get a drop, it's going to go flying! Haven't they come up a clip-on LED with sensor in the 16 years since I last did this??

I combed out his tail a bit, and he was OK with that until I got near the base. While I was washing out the comb, I turned to see Tibby washing his butt! I haven't smiled so wide in a long time! Then he washed his paw too.

He had a hearty appetite, no problem giving the insulin, but the oral antibiotic was not welcome. At least he didn't spit any out this time. He put his paws on the plate and kind of laid with his belly on the floor to eat. His back legs are weak but he can walk for short distances before he has to plop his butt for a while. I thought this was due to low potassium, but maybe it is neuropathy? I didn't have to deal with that in my previous 2 diabetic cats.

I remember having to roll/rotate vials of insulin in the past. Is that needed with Lantus/glargine? For now, I am rolling it to be sure.

Marsha & Tibby

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

You can get a drop on your fingernail and test from there if he shakes his head.

 

[Squalliesmom]

No, no need to roll Lantus, the manufacturer suggests not rolling/rotating it.

Tibby sure is a cutie!

 

[Sharon14]

So glad Tibby is feeling good today! My cat often shakes his head too, so I've learned to hang on a test quickly!

 

[Marsha & Tibby]

Tibby hissed at me lightly when I put the subQ needle in, but was otherwise pretty cooperative, pretty much staying in the same spot. Much more so than Noelle, who would not hold still at all, and would take off, with only 25-50cc going in (IF I was lucky!!). A couple hours later, he got up in a chair!