Sergei Waddell
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Good Morning!
Our (now 15yr old) Ser was diagnosed diabetic in March of 2008. Upon diagnosis, his new vet prescribed one unit of insulin twice/day, but failed to mention using a glucose meter. A few short days later I nearly sent him hypo and sought the advise of this group. We ceased the insulin, changed his diet, bought a meter and began routine glucose checks. We also found a new vet... He has been off insulin ever since, and has been healthy and happy.
The past week however, Ser has not been himself. He is not urinating excessively, he is somewhat constipated, and his evenings have been restless. He has not eaten in a few days, and began vomiting his water two nights ago. His glucose level normally varies from 55-105, but yesterday read 165. Yesterday we began noticing that his vomit was pink. Assuming it was blood I and fearing kidney failure, we rushed him to hospital. They suggested and performed blood work. He was slightly de-hydrated, and his glucose somewhat elevated, but otherwise they said everything is normal. They really could not offer much in terms of a diagnosis but did say that they would not consider him diabetic. They administered fluids (SQ), Pepcid, and another anti-nausea medication. They suggested that we schedule an ultra-sound if we do not notice a change in a few days.
He slept very good last night, and did not spit up....he also had nothing in his tummy. This morning he spat up just a tiny bit, and it was not pink. He is resting again now, but still has not eaten.
Any advice?
Keith & Ser
Our (now 15yr old) Ser was diagnosed diabetic in March of 2008. Upon diagnosis, his new vet prescribed one unit of insulin twice/day, but failed to mention using a glucose meter. A few short days later I nearly sent him hypo and sought the advise of this group. We ceased the insulin, changed his diet, bought a meter and began routine glucose checks. We also found a new vet... He has been off insulin ever since, and has been healthy and happy.
The past week however, Ser has not been himself. He is not urinating excessively, he is somewhat constipated, and his evenings have been restless. He has not eaten in a few days, and began vomiting his water two nights ago. His glucose level normally varies from 55-105, but yesterday read 165. Yesterday we began noticing that his vomit was pink. Assuming it was blood I and fearing kidney failure, we rushed him to hospital. They suggested and performed blood work. He was slightly de-hydrated, and his glucose somewhat elevated, but otherwise they said everything is normal. They really could not offer much in terms of a diagnosis but did say that they would not consider him diabetic. They administered fluids (SQ), Pepcid, and another anti-nausea medication. They suggested that we schedule an ultra-sound if we do not notice a change in a few days.
He slept very good last night, and did not spit up....he also had nothing in his tummy. This morning he spat up just a tiny bit, and it was not pink. He is resting again now, but still has not eaten.
Any advice?
Keith & Ser
