Switching from vetsulin to prozinc: Part 14

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I'm sorry you're hearing this. It adds to your stress level. Do you have any sense that the pred and chlorambucil are having a positive effect? I know it's likely too early to tell.
 
That's so hard. Don't let them rush you, Lisa. This is YOUR cat and YOUR decision...and you have to do what you think is right. For what it's worth, I'd do the same thing you're doing. Remember you have our support. :bighug:
 
Smoky was 298 BG for am reading.
Is that a bounce from the 209 last night?
His insulin is three months old so maybe that is the reason? His BG has jumped up a bit since starting the prednisolone. Any ideas on what to give for am dose?
 
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Smoky was 298 BG for am reading.
Is that a bounce from the 209 last night?
His insulin is three months old so maybe that is the reason? His BG has jumped up a bit since starting the prednisolone. Any ideas on what to give for am dose?
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It's more likely to be the pred I think. You could give 0.8 u again because you're away at work. Maybe try 1 u when you can test mid cycle if the trend continues?
 
I gave him the 0.8 unit dose for am.
I'm sad that the only thing Smoky looks forward to anymore is mealtime.:(
He only had one dose of the chlorambucil so far. I just want my old Smoky back again.o_O
 
Smoky dropped down to 144 BG, 12 hours after am shot. His BG was 298 this morningo_O I'm thinking of giving him 0.5U for pm dose. Does that sound alright?
I wanted to add on that he didn't eat much for dinner. He did eat pretty well two hours prior.
 
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I think you're doing a great job of responding to the shifts in his BG with small adjustments and keeping them as consistent as you can, while still doing what he needs to keep him safe. I wouldn't worry too much about him having a small dinner, but if you think it was too small, you could try to get him to eat a bit before the onset around +2.

I'm so sorry he's declining a bit. Sending love to you and Smoky both.
 
You're doing great Lisa, and just make sure Smoky is comfortable. I'm sure he is very happy to be with you through all of this :bighug::cat:
 
I'm worried that the meds don't seem to be helping him much. His PMPS was 175 so is 0.8 unit dose OK or stick with the 0.5 one? Put in wrong BG for pm, was 157 not 175.
 
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It's hard to know for sure without any recent mid-cycle tests, but my best guess is that the 0.8 would be okay, especially since you're giving him the pred. at night right now, right?
 
Yes, giving him pred at night. I decided to go with 0.6 units since his appetite is down today. It's Smokys 12th birthday today. I gave him a little bit of FF gravy lovers turkey feast. I know it's not good for his BG but the poor guy was so happy to get a few bites of it.
 
Oh I didn't get on computer last night but Happy Belated Birthday, Smoky! Hope he enjoyed his cheat treat :cat:
I'm guessing there are quite a few fur baby birthdays this month :smuggrin:
 
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