GA Snuffles

[Larry and Kitties]

I said goodbye to Snuffles on June 7. He was losing is appetite At the end his no longer needed insulin. WHich can be a surprise for an acromegaly cat.

I adopted Snuffles as an untreated diabetic on Dec 9, 2018. He was urinated outside the litter box. When I started treatment his insulin needs rapidly increased. Based on my experience w/my previous acromegaly cat, MurrFee, I thought that might mean acromegaly. He was tested for it and the results showed he had acromegaly. I started cabergoline and his insulin needs decreased and stabilized at ~8 units. I could maintain his BG below 130. However, i very very seldom obtained BGs between shots since he was mean and sent be to the dr once and ER another time when ripped my arm even though I was wearing a long sleeve t shirt and sweatshirt.

Because he was difficult to handle I concluded diagnostic tests were not accomplish anything since I could not safely medicate/treat him.

 

[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

I am so sorry for your loss.

Fly free Snuffles and watch over everyone who loves you.

 

[Suzanne & Darcy]

I’m sorry you lost Snuffles, Larry. You really are amazing to have done so much for him when he was so difficult to medicate. I am surprised you were able to shoot insulin twice a day, let alone give Cabergoline. How old was Snuffles? Thank you for taking him and giving him a better life.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

I am so sorry that it was Snuffles time Larry. Five and a half years for Snuffles was a testament to your care. Especially given how hard it was to handle him. You gave him the best life he could have.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

I am so sorry Snuffles has gone to the rainbow bridge. You did an amazing job looking after him.

 

[Akro Jeanne]

I am very sorry that you had to let go your little fighter Snuffles. I find it amazing, that you kept him well for such a long time considering how uncooperative he was. Hugs for you

 

[tiffmaxee]

I’m so sorry!

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[JL and Chip]

Aww, Larry, I’m so sorry. That’s a long time for an acro cat, and a fractious one at that. Obviously you did a lot right. Thank you for being his safe haven and for caring. Thinking of you.

 

[Veronica & Babu-chiri]

I'm really sorry for your loss, I'm sending you lots and lots of , you did incredible for him

 

[Susan&Felix(GA)]

I'm sorry for your loss. I always admire your willingness to take on the hard cases, giving kitties a chance that they probably couldn't have gotten without someone like you.