Update from vet

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  1. Phoebes (GA)

    Phoebes (GA) Well-Known Member

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    She says looks like she is reacting. So she wants to move it up to 3 units x2 a day. Watch for odd hypo behavior, wait a week before doing another curve. Can spot check as needed. Because she has an issue pooping wants to keep her fluids 150ml every other day. With pumpkin daily. Dr is happy that I have this group. So maybe I can breathe for now and get some sleep. Phoebes response...lol
     

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    Sleep! Yes! Big warm bed, happy cat. zzzzzzz
     
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    Yay!

    This sounds good! The jump in dose is somewhat larger than what we usually do here (we generally go up in 0.25U increments)-- I think that sounds fine in Phoebe's case, given that she's been living in the 300's-500's, she probably really does need that much insulin. You should still get pre-shot tests, and try to get a spot check in on every cycle, especially on the first few 3U doses, to make sure she's staying safe. From this weekend's numbers, it looks like she's a pretty typical Lantus cat so far, with lows around +6, so spot checks anywhere from +4 to +8 will be really helpful in assessing the dose. With Lantus, we use the pre-shot tests for basic safety, but really the effectiveness of the dose is judged by the low numbers (the "nadir").

    Now, get some sleep, and snuggle with your Phoebe!
     
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    Thank you so much will give the 3 just because she's been so high for so long abd will do the preshots and +4or+8. Zzzzzzzz
     
  5. JanetNJ

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    I actually agree with the vet and think hold at 3 for a few days and see what happens
     
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    Beautiful kitty!!
     
  7. Kris & Teasel

    Kris & Teasel Well-Known Member

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    Look at that cute girl! :)
     
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  8. Phoebes (GA)

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    Annnd she knows it. Thank you. Every day probably a hundred times I tell her how pretty she is. She just does the I love you blink. :)
     
  9. Squalliesmom

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    Love the photo, Pheobe looks just thrilled, lol! Sounds like you have a great vet, that's half the battle!
     
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  10. Phoebes (GA)

    Phoebes (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Lol yes she is a great vet. And yes she is thrilled! :) she is so thin. I am trying to find a pic from last year that shows her change.
     
  11. Phoebes (GA)

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    Here is Phoebe just last April.
     

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    She is a beautiful girl!
     
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