01/17 Walter AMPS 373 PMPS 67. Update from ER

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Glad to see Walter looking a bit lower this morning. I hope it continues - no diving there Walter

Enjoy your day Zelda!

 

Nice lower start for Walter. I hope he surfs safely today.

 

Keep it coming down Walter, you're doing great!
Happy Friday Zelda!!

 

I hope Walter continues sliding down for you! have a great weekend Zelda!

 

That's it Walter. Work that juice man!

 

Walter at 67– Walking stiffly and howling. Give him LC and then a scoop of HC. Still having difficulty walking.





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I'm tagging some people for you.
@Wendy&Neko
@Sienne and Gabby (GA)

Going to see who else is around. BRB

 

How long since the last test?

 

@Sue and Luci

 

Like drunk walking or just straight/ stiff legged?
I'd grab a test 15 mins from the first and see where you are

 

about 10 minutes. Should I test again?

 

Did he eat his hc?

 

At 107 but still acting strange and howling

 

I would test again. Post the bg number.

 

Straight and stiff legged with nose to the ground.

 

Also trying to hide under chair, sofa, etc

 

Yes—also gave him some MC.

 

Does it seem like his body hurts? His tummy?

 

No—just stiff in legs.

 

Taking him to the ER

 

I think so Zelda. Good luck. Please stay in touch

 

Okay good. That's probably for the best if he is acting strange. Paws crossed for you two.

 

I was trying my best to make some sense out of what was going on with the stiff legs . . .and head down. I have no idea. Low BG can have odd side effects at times, but that is unusual (?) He's been so high, he could have felt low and poorly. Or it could be unrelated to BG.

Feel better Walter, and let us know Zelda.

 

Please keep us posted.

 

Sending prayers.

 

Thanks for your good thoughts. The ER (Blue Pearl) confirmed that Walter’s BG and ketones were fine. All the other basics checked out as well. He’s still walking funny. He’s hiding in the closet ( and is quiet). When he walks around —he howls. I think he’s hurting somewhere but the ER couldn’t confirm anything. I’ll see how the night goes and take him to my regular vet tomorrow. I called him from the ER—he thought that it could be high BP but that checked out ok. Bizarre. Gave him his regular insulin shot when we returned from the vet.
sigh.

 

Okay good. I was worried he threw a clot or something I'm glad he's stable but sorry he isn't his usual self.

Hugs for Walter!

 

Poor little Walter, and poor you too Zelda. I hope he does well tonight and feels better in the morning.
Thank you for updating us.

 

Really glad you got that sweet boy checked out. I hope you can both get some rest, and feel better tomorrow. It would be nice to know what that was all about.

 

Do you think it might be diabetic neuropathy?

 

Walter sure keeps you on your toes! Here is a link about neuropathy. http://www.felinediabetes.com/weak-back-rear-legs.htm

An experienced member posted this Youtube video of a kitty with diabetic neuropathy.

 

Here is another link about handling low numbers. I'm reading it too as there's something going on between Freckles and Walter as her number is a green one too! These kitties!!

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dont-panic-or-how-to-handle-low-numbers.210109/

 

I am glad Walter is home now. I hope you get it figured out soon.

 

I hope that he has been urinating okay?! Sometimes they can develop crystals which is like sand in a hose. The howling is usually seen when their belly/abdomen is pressed on. I am assuming that the ER vets must have ruled that out though. Has been pooping without an issue as well? Sometimes constipation can create discomfort. No trauma to the spine or pelvis, correct?

 

I also thought that it might be constipation but they didn’t think that was the case. They also pressed on the abdomen. To be honest, I was somewhat skeptical about what they were saying and doing. Now he hasn’t eaten for several hours and unfortunately I had given him insulin when we got home. He’s also drinking very little. Still acting weird.

 

Thank you! I still can’t figure out if that’s what he has — he keeps lying down next to the water and the food dishes dishes but doesn’t eat/drink anything. When I think about it he has been lying down more over the past few days.

 

Sending good thoughts to you and Walter.

 

Hi Zelda, how is Walter doing?

 

Poor Walter. I hope he is doing better this morning.

 

I'm sorry I wasn't around yesterday...poor Walter. I hope he's doing better this morning. Very unusual symptoms....

 

Well—still not eating (except for a very little late last night from my hand) and he’s drinking very little. When I took his AMPS; I thought it was 34 but took again and it was 155 ( had given him very very little honey at the 34 and then immediately took the next test – I think 34 was a problem with the meter). He’s alert (never wasn’t) but the body movement is status quo.

 

I was hoping too but he seems to be the same.

 

I’m out again this morning... if you haven’t already please start a new condo this morning... I’m sure many here on the forum want to know how he’s doing...

 

I would check his kidney values with some bloodwork.

 

I hope Walter gets better prayers !

 

Hi!! What is going on with Walter??

 

Zelda has started a new post. http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/1-20-walter-amps-155-7-652-pmps-537.224541/#post-2512864