OLM Catnip Cottage
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We took in Moe about 3 weeks ago, an owner surrender to the Catnip Cottage when his owners downsized into a smaller home. His former human caregiver was very allergic and the smaller size of their new dwelling caused his allergies to flare. His doctor strongly encouraged the cats be relocated.
Moe is a 15 year old diabetic who was being treated for about 2 years. He was on lantus, 2 units BID, Purnia DM or Hills MD, and was not home tested.
On intake I altered his diet which he greatly appreciated, began home testing which he was wonderfully tolerant of. He was adjusting quite well.
This weekend he became very ill. He stopped eating, was lethargic, became dehydrated, BG spiked high, nauseous and polyuriac.
I got him into the vet ASAP this morning. We ran blood tests first. His Kreatinine is normal. BUN is very high, though. Globulins and glucose are high, indicating possible infection. His mouth and esophogus are covered in ulcers! FeLv and FIV tests negative.
The vet ruled out renal failure because the kreatinine is normal, but we haven't been able to rule out DKA or pancreatitis yet. He has received medication for the nausea, antibiotics for the infection and is on IV fluids right now.
I'll keep you informed when more is discovered. Moe can use your prayers. He is a very sweet boy. He is our cat of the month, as this is Adopt a Senior Pet month (see the link to our web site at my signature below).
Although Moe is not ready to go home now that he is ill, perhaps some can virtually adopt him or sponsor him? We can surely use your prayers. Sadly, I can also use any donations towards his mounting vet costs as the Catnip Cottage has $22 in its account, and my personal budget is stretched thin carrying the Catnip Cottage. All donations are tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)-3.
Thanks and prayers that Moe pulls through!
Moe is a 15 year old diabetic who was being treated for about 2 years. He was on lantus, 2 units BID, Purnia DM or Hills MD, and was not home tested.
On intake I altered his diet which he greatly appreciated, began home testing which he was wonderfully tolerant of. He was adjusting quite well.
This weekend he became very ill. He stopped eating, was lethargic, became dehydrated, BG spiked high, nauseous and polyuriac.
I got him into the vet ASAP this morning. We ran blood tests first. His Kreatinine is normal. BUN is very high, though. Globulins and glucose are high, indicating possible infection. His mouth and esophogus are covered in ulcers! FeLv and FIV tests negative.
The vet ruled out renal failure because the kreatinine is normal, but we haven't been able to rule out DKA or pancreatitis yet. He has received medication for the nausea, antibiotics for the infection and is on IV fluids right now.
I'll keep you informed when more is discovered. Moe can use your prayers. He is a very sweet boy. He is our cat of the month, as this is Adopt a Senior Pet month (see the link to our web site at my signature below).
Although Moe is not ready to go home now that he is ill, perhaps some can virtually adopt him or sponsor him? We can surely use your prayers. Sadly, I can also use any donations towards his mounting vet costs as the Catnip Cottage has $22 in its account, and my personal budget is stretched thin carrying the Catnip Cottage. All donations are tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)-3.
Thanks and prayers that Moe pulls through!
