Sue and Polly
New Member
Hello
I am new to the Forum having had Polly, my 12 year old cat, diagnosed last week. She had blood levels of 20 (360 in the US, I live near London) and was put on 1 unit of Caninsulin morning and night. She went to the vet originally because she was losing weight and drinking more frequently. She was not ravenously hungry but other than that appeared normal and cheerful. That was last week. She started on the insulin on Thursday and went back to the vet yesterday. her blood sugar level had dropped to 3 rising to only 8 last night when she was collected. She hasn't had any insulin since but is refusing to eat or drink - and is not herself. The vet says other than that she is extremely well and has no signs of any other illness and was in fact quite bright and cheerful through her stay. As well as the blood work she had a B12 injection, anti-vomiting and painkillers (just in case). I am beside myself with worry. She will obviously go back to the vet today but I would really appreciate hearing any advice or suggestions.
Regards
Sue
I am new to the Forum having had Polly, my 12 year old cat, diagnosed last week. She had blood levels of 20 (360 in the US, I live near London) and was put on 1 unit of Caninsulin morning and night. She went to the vet originally because she was losing weight and drinking more frequently. She was not ravenously hungry but other than that appeared normal and cheerful. That was last week. She started on the insulin on Thursday and went back to the vet yesterday. her blood sugar level had dropped to 3 rising to only 8 last night when she was collected. She hasn't had any insulin since but is refusing to eat or drink - and is not herself. The vet says other than that she is extremely well and has no signs of any other illness and was in fact quite bright and cheerful through her stay. As well as the blood work she had a B12 injection, anti-vomiting and painkillers (just in case). I am beside myself with worry. She will obviously go back to the vet today but I would really appreciate hearing any advice or suggestions.
Regards
Sue