HELP he's dying? Out of control blood glucose not eating

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sandraj

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His blood sugar Thurs eve was 731. (Alpha-Trak 2) He is thirsty but won't drink the water. Does he think it's making him feel sicker? I gave him mirtazapine on March 19. He wants to eat I think. He's still alert. I don't want to see him in ICU at this point. Should I try the budesonide and some anti-nausea stuff? Thanks for any wisdom and help.
Sandy
 
I see you're new to the board and I'm sorry no one has responded to you. A 911 flagging above your subject may help but I'll do the best I can.
I would highly recommend veterinarian help at this point. 731 is an awfully high number and the fact that he won't eat or drink is of great concern too. Chances are he is probably nauseous and not feeling at all great at this point he's around 7x above a healthy BG reading. Prolonged exposure to very high numbers can do serious damage, and eating is what helps to regulate the pancreas and help bring the numbers down and he needs to stay hydrated through wet food and preferably water too. Being new I'm not sure of his previous numbers insulin use etc but I would recommend vet help since it sounds urgent. There will be all kinds of help to see your post in the morning who have a far wider variety of knowledge but it's hard to be anxious overnight and it is sometimes better to be safe than sorry to keep your kitty safe especially with numbers like that and not taking anything down. Hope that was at least a little helpful. Please let us know how he's doing.
 
With his numbers that high and not eating, I'd be testing for ketones. Do you have ketostix to test him with? Anything above trace means he has to go to the vet.
 
You need to get some ketone strips and test his urine for ketones. With numbers that high you are running a risk of diabetic ketoacidosis which is deadly. I have dealt with DKA personally and my kitty stopped eating, drinking, and just laid there. He ketone test was high and we took him to the ER. He needed fluids and antibiotics for a UTI also. He was there for 3 days. If I would have waited I would have lost him. I dont know where you are located but if there is a Walmart close by and you dont have any ketone strips, go there and pick some up. They will be on the isle with the diabetic supplies and you dont need to the see the pharmacist. I encourage you to please test him ASAP or maybe go on to the ER.

Good luck and hope all goes well. Please keep us updated.

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I waited too long and he was too sick to save. he was put to sleep on Friday. IF I had been more willing to do more tests the past 2 months, IF I had brought him in over the weekend, IF I was horrified enough over BG readings climbing over 500, IF and this is the worst IF, I knew begging for water and not wanting to drink it was an ominous sign, I could have lessened his pain. I feel terrible knowing he could have had a better chance for a few more months. His weight loss sped up over the last 2 months. Maybe it was lymphoma or just GI disease. He lived 15 years. As a caregiver for a sick animal, I couldn't figure out what to do anymore. Please don't flame me. I was overwhelmed and found this wonderful site too late.
In loving memory and pain for Sammy.
 
:YMHUG: We all get overwhelmed when our fur-babies get sick. He know's you loved him for many years. :YMHUG:
 
When my baby wouldn't eat I panicked. Couldn't even decide if I should take her to the vet. When they get sick those simple decisions seem too hard to make. You couldn't have known what was going on. Be kind to yourself. Sending big hugs.
 
I'm new to this site but I have to say I'm so sorry for your loss. Please don't be hard on yourself. We do the best we can. Your baby knew you loved him. They don't fear death. They stick around for us. He's no longer sick and he doesn't want you to be sad. He knows you loved him.
 
Lighting a ring of candles, in memory of your beloved Sammy. He will be sorely missed.

Goodbye sweet darling, you are so deeply loved, that your mommabean Sandra had to make that hardest of decisions, to let you go to the rainbow bridge.

Sandra, please be at peace with yourself and your decision. In your heart of hearts, you know it was the right thing to do for your Sammy.

Don't think about the what if's. Think about the good times and the sweet memories you and Sammy made together in 15 years together.
 

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