Wow its been an eventful day. I'm tired - 3 hours of driving to the shelter and back.
Here is what someone in the health forum replied with:
I think the dry food is probably the only thing that is stopping this poor cat from hypo'ing. Two units is rather a lot to shoot blind on any insulin, but this insulin particularly. No wonder he is depressed, probably feels bad.
I can imagine how he would have felt if he is in remission and they were shooting 2 units blind. Not sure what the next few days of testing will bring. Since there is no shed on Humalin, if he needs insulin you guys know it will be Lantus. I have to cartridges in the fridge.
Devon - I hear you. That was my biggest fear. Not the insulin, but becoming attached.
Ann - Patrick has mellowed some. Was even in the spare room petting him. Big relief. Victoria doesn't like that there is a new kitty here. She's growling at his door. They can see each other. I'll get a video later.
Tena its them big eyes. Makes my heart sad and happy when I see kitties with eyes like Maverick. I miss them. How is Tena doing? I was thinking about you yesterday.
Thanks Melissa. I've only fostered wild animals before. I go from being their mom raising them to letting them go in the wild back yard. No idea what the future holds.
Georgia thank you for your support. I was torn badly, believe me. Completely divided along emotional and logical lines. Good to know about 2 vs 4. I hear multi cat households can bring challenges once you get above 2. I'll have to get advice on this. Victoria does look hilarious. It took a lot for Patrick and I to giggle quietly while he was taking the picture. She sleeps in the neatest positions.
Angela - thank you for sharing that you have nine. I feel less overwhelmed now :lol: I appreciate you stopping by and sharing. You are an angel on earth to all nine of them. They are very lucky.
Natalia - I asked about his name today and they said it was after that Hefner. I think its a joke with them, I guess they had a naming theme but couldn't figure out how Hefner fit in with the theme ohmygod_smile I was scared to ask. Victoria doesn't like him at all. She's in front of the door growling when she goes by.
Thanks Ann
Claudia, thank you for saying Maverick is guiding us in this journey. *heart tug*. He's in the spare bedroom so I know he's eating and pooping and peeing. Probably for the week. I have to get an introduction plan together. Thank you for keeping Nike in your prayers. She needs them. Her heart inside is bad but she doesn't show it. This week she is starting to show it - panting when she walks. My heart is sad like yours but loving her every day.
Marjorie, thank you also. "PURRSONALITY" - that she has. You made me laugh. She is a diva.
CD you crack me up. Our condo could be named the playboy mansion.
Thanks Nicole
Hi Cindy - I told the receptionist that I would be switching him. They wanted to give him the old insulin tonight. Thank God we left early. I was supposed to wait until after he had his shot. He won't get any more of this. Thank you very much for sharing the information.
Sienne - so glad you made the switch to Lantus. I am so glad Maverick was only on Lantus.
Thanks Michelle
Too dark for a video now. I'll wait until tomorrow morning in natural light. Fingers crossed for a normal bg reading tomorrow also.
Question though - do I risk the diarrhea that comes with an immediate switch to wet food? I'd hate to feed him the diabetic kibble now. What would you guys do?
