kse
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Risky woke up this morning to a great pink preshot, but had trace ketones present. After a second positive test for trace ketones, Martha took Risky to the ER vet. The vet tested for ketones and said they were a 1+ on their meter. Risky also had a fever and was tested for a UTI. Sure enough, the Urine came back positive for a UTI. The vet gave sub q fluids and a convenia shot and sent Risky home. Martha and I had discussed the convenia shot, but they gave it without telling her. When she left, I told her I was not comfortable with the Convenia for the UTI (off label and not recommended or normally effective for UTIs) and that she really needed an alternative antibiotic to knock the UTI out. We discussed the combination of not eating well, infection, and low insulin and the path to DKA. So, Martha seeked out another vet and took Risky.
Before she could get Risky to the second vet she noticed he was becoming extremely lethargic and his breathing was labored. The vet was very good by all measures. At first glance at Risky she said she could smell the ketones on his breath. His fever had also increased. They put ice packs around him, put him under oxygen, and put him on IV fluids. The vet never confirmed DKA to Martha, but did say he was ketonic.
The vet said they may use R insulin tonight with Risky, but had not made a determination.
He will stay overnight at the Emergency Vet, with the option tomorrow to move back to the clinic or stay at the ER. Martha was very impressed with the clinic, and by all accounts it sounded like she got a good vet. The vet asked all the right questions--past UTIs, had he been checked for Ptitis etc....So, they are doing bloodwork to check for Ptitis etc.
Hopefully, Martha got Risky to the vet early and this will not be an extended duration. So, please keep Martha and Risky in your thoughts and prayers. I am hoping for an update tonight.
Before she could get Risky to the second vet she noticed he was becoming extremely lethargic and his breathing was labored. The vet was very good by all measures. At first glance at Risky she said she could smell the ketones on his breath. His fever had also increased. They put ice packs around him, put him under oxygen, and put him on IV fluids. The vet never confirmed DKA to Martha, but did say he was ketonic.
The vet said they may use R insulin tonight with Risky, but had not made a determination.
He will stay overnight at the Emergency Vet, with the option tomorrow to move back to the clinic or stay at the ER. Martha was very impressed with the clinic, and by all accounts it sounded like she got a good vet. The vet asked all the right questions--past UTIs, had he been checked for Ptitis etc....So, they are doing bloodwork to check for Ptitis etc.
Hopefully, Martha got Risky to the vet early and this will not be an extended duration. So, please keep Martha and Risky in your thoughts and prayers. I am hoping for an update tonight.
