sanchiarose
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My amazing 11yr old maine coon mix was diagnosed with diabetes january 2,2008. His name is Ylee and he is the sweetest boy. In september of 2011 we had a diabetic crisis, he was not eating. After 3 days in ICU his liver had become fatty and the vet advised us to say goodbye. Ylee had an infection somewhere, first they thought it was pancreatitis and then possibly cancer. We opted for a nasal feeding tube and within 2 days he was feeling so much better. Since then we have been trying to regulate him, he is currently on 3 units 2x a day of prozinc. His Bg has been in the mid 300s lately. The vet is now more concerned with his heart. January 2 of this year he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He has had the fluid drained 4x in the past 8 days.1.25cc 3x a day of lasix, 2cc 3x a day of rutin, and enalapril 2x a day. So far Ylee has been good about taking all of the meds, but the vet visits are getting harder. I worry we will be forced to make a decision every time we go. The main concern is how quickly the fluid comes back and how rapid it makes his breathing. We measure his respiratory rate throughout the day and if it goes up to 60 its ER time.
I would appreciate any advice/support you all can offer Ylee and I.Thank you
I would appreciate any advice/support you all can offer Ylee and I.Thank you