Possible emergency post on Facebook group with "HI" BG and vomiting - possible DKA?

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Magic Johnson said:
Does she seem like she has indigestion...?


think how you feel when you have indigestion and don't want to eat or drink anything...does it seem like that?

is she running a fever?

yea enemas cost a lot but I would not recommend one for her or even glycerin as she is not on her feet...she seems very uncomfortable...just looking at the pic
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Her temp earlier was 99.1.
 
Ok temp normal

https://www.earthclinic.com/mobile/pets/acv_for_cats/poor-health/

ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar

Well just my two cents ( so you know what that’s worth). ACV is pretty safe - but needs dilution - I would read the link above several examples of ACV use for cats or other animals not feeling well and make a very weak solution and use a tiny oral syringe and see if you can get a little in her mouth to swallow - again weak solution, not a lot and be extremely careful of aspiration- if in doubt go to the vet. ORAL SYRINGE NO NEEDLE medicine type

We’re just talking a little diluted to get into her tummy and see if that can help with nausea

I and my husband take it straight when we have indigestion and we’re only talking a tablespoon max for us

I’m thinking a few drops and a little water - if you can do that safely orally and get a tiny bit in

Then let her rest 30 mins and see if it helps

Best I can do :). She looks like an adorable child...again be careful not to have her aspirate anything !!!!
 
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I wish I had some good advice on this, but I don't have much experience with it. Missy, has Pepper eaten ANYTHING today? Does she have a favorite food/treat? At this point, I'd give her anything she wanted if you can get her to eat.
 
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This below seemed like a good way to do it

“Use a syringe to administer clean, room temperature water to your kitty if she's not actively drinking from her water bowls. Allow her to lick or drink the water from the syringe, or administer the fluid into the pouch between her teeth and cheek.”

I would go this with A LITTLE ACV in the water
 
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Rachel said:
I wish I had some good advice on this, but I don't have much experience with it. Missy, has Pepper eaten ANYTHING today? Does she have a favorite food/treat? At this point, I'd give her anything she wanted if you can get her to eat.
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@Rachel she won't eat ANYTHING. She hasn't eaten all day. She drank a bit of water this morning and that was it.
 
You could try the ACV that Magic suggested above. I've never tried it, but I've heard others have tried it. Oh, do you happen to have Slippery Elm Bark? Some people here use SEB for nausea I think...
 
Sometimes they need appetite stimulant meds along with anti nausea meds. They can stop eating for one reason - eg. extreme discomfort from constipation along with nausea - and the not eating takes on a life of its own. I wonder if the vet clinic would give you some mirtazapine (appy stimulant) without you taking her back? I'd try syringing pureed watered down baby food, her wet food, anything meat/fish based tonight. Give small amounts frequently.
 
Kris & Teasel said:
Sometimes they need appetite stimulant meds along with anti nausea meds. They can stop eating for one reason - eg. extreme discomfort from constipation along with nausea - and the not eating takes on a life of its own. I wonder if the vet clinic would give you some mirtazapine (appy stimulant) without you taking her back? I'd try syringing pureed watered down baby food, her wet food, anything meat/fish based tonight. Give small amounts frequently.
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That’s a really good idea!!! Most of the time if you’ve spent a fortune they do it as a courtesy :)
 
I agree, ask for an appetite stimulant. In the meantime I would syringe in some watery pate food directly into her mouth.
 
We're back at the vet. They are giving her more fluids, syringe feeding her some calorie booster stuff and a shot of antibiotic for her mouth. She's also going to use some novacaine and pull her dangling k-9 that is very painful. That may be why she's not eating.
 
Peppersmom72 said:
We're back at the vet. They are giving her more fluids, syringe feeding her some calorie booster stuff and a shot of antibiotic for her mouth. She's also going to use some novacaine and pull her dangling k-9 that is very painful. That may be why she's not eating.
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Good luck! Hurray for negative ketones - and evidence that the enema is still working. ;)
 
Peppersmom72 said:
She's still NEGATIVE for ketones......and she Sh#+ on the vet. Lol
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Haha well that should make you feel better about the bill. Lol. I'm glad they are taking care of the tooth!! I didn't realize it was dangling.... She should feel so much better after!!!
 
Lol...occupational hazards for the poor vet! :smuggrin:o_O:eek::p

A dangling tooth does sound awfully painful. Hopefully getting it removed will help. Keep us posted on how she's doing. :bighug:
 
What?? She ought to just yank the tooth...dangling tooth could definitely cause inappetence because it's gotta hurt!
 
I brought all of her meds with me, so she gave her her bupe, her appetite stimulant, an injection of B12 for her stiffness and an antibiotic injection for her mouth, pulled her tooth and didn't charge me for any of it. I walked out of there spending under $200. I was concerned I would have another $460 bill from earlier. So in two days I've spent $800 for my baby. :nailbiting:
 
She's hovering her water dish right now. She's stoned and guarding it.
 

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I love your pics of her! You did fantastic!

Just a checkup for Maji - a checkup ...ends up close to $200 - you did super on this vet visit and it sounds like everything’s gonna be ok :)
 
How's she feeling today? The bupe probably made her a bit stoned...it can do that to kitties. I hope that the combo of things she got helps her feel better and eat!
 
Thank you everyone! Pepper is doing a little better today. She is still a little weak. She has eaten a serving of her food this morning, very watered down. She is fighting me on pain meds. She doesn't want it. So, I stopped trying. She even let me brush her. I do have one question though. Does anyone know how to read an x-ray? I'm curious as to if that's all poop I see on the side view taken before enema (vet said she was extremely constipated)
 

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Wow that’s a lot of poop in there looks like Majis X-ray from 2 years ago!

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Peppersmom72 said:
@Magic Johnson yes before the enema. I'm hoping the higher stuff is moving down. She started eating better this morning and came out to the living room to sunbathe. She even meowed at me for some food, but took a couple bites and walked away.
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She is sounding quite a bit better and you know her mouth may hurt a bit from the extraction! Good job on getting the tooth extraction!
 
She's got more pep in her step today. Shes's watching the birdies outside, and eating pretty good too. She won't leave my side, but I'm not complaining. I took a vacation day today to be with her and make sure she was ok. I think her and I will both have a little separation anxiety when I go back to work tomorrow.
 

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Peppersmom72 said:
She's got more pep in her step today. Shes's watching the birdies outside, and eating pretty good too. She won't leave my side, but I'm not complaining. I took a vacation day today to be with her and make sure she was ok. I think her and I will both have a little separation anxiety when I go back to work tomorrow.
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She looks perky in your photo - pretty kitty! :smuggrin:
 
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