How to take care of a cat after DKA?

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Oh Adriana , I am so so sorry, my heart is breaking for you. We all felt like we knew Romeo for a long time. Just looking at his pic of him is making me cry.
You did everything you could for that precious boy, Everything
I'm just so upset. He is no longer suffering, He will always have a special place in my heart. Please take it easy on yourself, you did nothing wrong
Fly high sweet Romeo, we will never forget you ♥♥

 

[Dusty & Roe]

Hello Everyone,
Thank you for keeping Romeo in your prayers.

Yesterday at 7am I went to Romeo's weekend clinic to pick him up and transfer him to an Emergency Hospital for extended care. (Third Vet location)
They examined him further and noticed more complications, a gallop rhythm in his heart suggesting an underlying heart issue, and the vet mentioned hypogonadotropic? The Vet said Romeo would possibly need 3-5more days in hospitalization without guarantee of recovery. She mentioned his current state of health was too weak to undergo any needed surgeries. Romeo, Mama and Poppa fought and pushed as much as we could. We took out a credit loan to cover Romeo's medical bills and not give up on him. Unfortunately I had to make the hardest decision of my life. I could not keep Romeo suffering any longer. He fought to the very end. Romeo went to Rainbow Bridge yesterday, June 29, 2020.

My heart breaks as I truly believe his former primary Vet misdiagnosed his state of health with Monday, 6/22's Blood/Urine Tests. Romeo was eating, active, and still himself last Monday for the lab tests and Wednesday before his admission for a Glucose Curve. I am burdened with the guilt that I trusted Newark Animal Hospital to treat my furbaby, but instead it turned lethal. After speaking to different Vets, looking at Monday's Labs the better option should have been to bring Romeo to the ER for his ketones before the GC. Thursday night at home, after his return from the GC, we noticed some lethargy but he still ate and was normal-ish. Friday he went downhill in the afternoon. I called his Vet with my concerns and his response was "Romeo was just diagnosed with a serious condition. He is adjusting, bring him next Wednesday for a follow-up." Romeo never made it to next Wednesday's follow-up. I will never forgive myself for putting Romeo in the care of a careless Vet. By the time i brought him to the Urgent Care Saturday morning he was already withering away. He responded to some treatments, but was too weak to stay off them. This was not a straight forward DKA case. Could it have been insulin poising? Was 2un of Vetsilin too much for a lean 6yr cat?

I received Romeo's extended Exams from the weekend's Urgent Care. His admission problem list were: vomit, diarrhea, anorexia, emaciated, hyperglycemia, tacahypnetic, acidotic. Admission Diagnosis of DKA, hyperosmolar syndrome, pancreatitis, neoplasia. Was he already going into a diabetic coma?

I wish I knew everything I know today last week.

Thank you again for all the love and support you've shown Romeo. I'm a proud mama to know everyone who met him this weekend loved him. He was the full package kitty: beautiful, sweet, playful, smart, and a strong soul. I was robbed of many more years with him, but I truly hope his story and experience help other kitties and fur parents. Always ask for a copy of the Labs. If something feels off about your Vet, find other options. You know your pet best, if something seems off take them to see care ASAP, even if your Vet says its "normal".

Keep Romeo in your prayers.
2014-2020
Short lived. Forever loved.



@Diane Tyler's Mom @Marje and Gracie @Bron and Sheba (GA) @Aleluia Grugru & Minnie @jt and trouble (GA) @Panic

Hello Everyone,
Thank you for keeping Romeo in your prayers.

Yesterday at 7am I went to Romeo's weekend clinic to pick him up and transfer him to an Emergency Hospital for extended care. (Third Vet location)
They examined him further and noticed more complications, a gallop rhythm in his heart suggesting an underlying heart issue, and the vet mentioned hypogonadotropic? The Vet said Romeo would possibly need 3-5more days in hospitalization without guarantee of recovery. She mentioned his current state of health was too weak to undergo any needed surgeries. Romeo, Mama and Poppa fought and pushed as much as we could. We took out a credit loan to cover Romeo's medical bills and not give up on him. Unfortunately I had to make the hardest decision of my life. I could not keep Romeo suffering any longer. He fought to the very end. Romeo went to Rainbow Bridge yesterday, June 29, 2020.

My heart breaks as I truly believe his former primary Vet misdiagnosed his state of health with Monday, 6/22's Blood/Urine Tests. Romeo was eating, active, and still himself last Monday for the lab tests and Wednesday before his admission for a Glucose Curve. I am burdened with the guilt that I trusted Newark Animal Hospital to treat my furbaby, but instead it turned lethal. After speaking to different Vets, looking at Monday's Labs the better option should have been to bring Romeo to the ER for his ketones before the GC. Thursday night at home, after his return from the GC, we noticed some lethargy but he still ate and was normal-ish. Friday he went downhill in the afternoon. I called his Vet with my concerns and his response was "Romeo was just diagnosed with a serious condition. He is adjusting, bring him next Wednesday for a follow-up." Romeo never made it to next Wednesday's follow-up. I will never forgive myself for putting Romeo in the care of a careless Vet. By the time i brought him to the Urgent Care Saturday morning he was already withering away. He responded to some treatments, but was too weak to stay off them. This was not a straight forward DKA case. Could it have been insulin poising? Was 2un of Vetsilin too much for a lean 6yr cat?

I received Romeo's extended Exams from the weekend's Urgent Care. His admission problem list were: vomit, diarrhea, anorexia, emaciated, hyperglycemia, tacahypnetic, acidotic. Admission Diagnosis of DKA, hyperosmolar syndrome, pancreatitis, neoplasia. Was he already going into a diabetic coma?

I wish I knew everything I know today last week.

Thank you again for all the love and support you've shown Romeo. I'm a proud mama to know everyone who met him this weekend loved him. He was the full package kitty: beautiful, sweet, playful, smart, and a strong soul. I was robbed of many more years with him, but I truly hope his story and experience help other kitties and fur parents. Always ask for a copy of the Labs. If something feels off about your Vet, find other options. You know your pet best, if something seems off take them to see care ASAP, even if your Vet says its "normal".

Keep Romeo in your prayers.
2014-2020
Short lived. Forever loved.



@Diane Tyler's Mom @Marje and Gracie @Bron and Sheba (GA) @Aleluia Grugru & Minnie @jt and trouble (GA) @Panic

Oh I am so sorry to hear about Romeo I agree with Panic please it was not your fault . I recently loss my Dusty due to diabetic complications in late May and I have yet to recover . I keep telling myself with All the many Cats out there no cared for at least I know Dusty was and is still loved , cared about was part of my family and always safe And Happy and you should know you gave that to Romeo too . In a short time he became part of out family I pray that he is happy and playing till you see that Beautiful Boy Romeo again Always here if you need to talk

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Adriana
I am so very sorry to hear Romeo didn’t make it. I am heartbroken for you. He knew you did everything possible to help him. We certainly got to know him these last few days and what a gorgeous fellow he was.
Fly free Romeo and land softly at the rainbow bridge. Your Mama loves you.