Limp and lethargic

[Ms. Linda]

.50 given
+2 - 283 bg
Limp and lethargic.
Please advise.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

That number is okay - not too low or high. Have you taken a ketone test? Is she eating okay?

 

[Ms. Linda]

I don't have any way to test for ketones.
He ate his dinner very well. He didn't leave any.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Ketones would be one of the possibilities. Usually they are caused by an infection + no appetite + high levels/ too little insulin If that's a possibility, a vet visit would be a good idea, if you don't have ketone strips.

Other than that, I don't know. She doesn't seem to be too high or too low.

Can you wake her up? Can she move around? If not, I'd definitely get to the ER vet.

 

[Ms. Linda]

He just got done bathing himself and now he's sleeping again. I disturbed him so he started making "mad tail" and he went right back to sleep.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Well, you're the best one to tell whether he's okay or not. If he doesn't seem to be acting normally, go to the ER.

 

[Ms. Linda]

First reading below 200 in 18 hours.
+3 - 160
He actually fought me a little before this test. I guess he's just sleepy.