03/03 Gizmo PMPS=197, +1=254, +2=206, +4=178, +5.5=209

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I hope the dosecrease brings Gizmo down to some better numbers.

This game certainly is annoying. The going back and forth between doses drives me crazy.

Have a good day Lizzie.
 
I am really frustrated with this pancreatitis flare (if that is what it is).

He got a Canna in his AMPS meal and I just gave him 0.3mL Torbogisic. He does seem a little better this morning (more active, but no much). It has been two weeks since the dental - which I suspect stressed him and enhanced the flare. His pre-dental BW (SPEC FPL) was 3.8 (slightly elevated). I am hoping that we are on the down hill side of it.

Any suggestions to help him are welcome. He is getting additional water in his food (more than "normal") and he is drinking from the water bowls too. He doesn't seem dehydrated but I am wondering if a sub-q dose would possibly help (more than the trip to the vets would hurt)?
 
LizzieInTexas said:
I am really frustrated with this pancreatitis flare (if that is what it is).

He got a Canna in his AMPS meal and I just gave him 0.3mL Torbogisic. He does seem a little better this morning (more active, but no much). It has been two weeks since the dental - which I suspect stressed him and enhanced the flare. His pre-dental BW (SPEC FPL) was 3.8 (slightly elevated). I am hoping that we are on the down hill side of it.

Any suggestions to help him are welcome. He is getting additional water in his food (more than "normal") and he is drinking from the water bowls too. He doesn't seem dehydrated but I am wondering if a sub-q dose would possibly help (more than the trip to the vets would hurt)?
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Lizzie can you give sub-q fluids at home? I think fluids would help, but I don't know if the help would out weigh vet stress.
 
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Lizzie can you give sub-q fluids at home? I think fluids would help, but I don't know if the help would out weigh vet stress.
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I can (and have) - just not with Gizmo. My Missy Cat was on sub-q for over two years. I am not set up for it with Gizmo (yet). I am trying to hold off as long as I possibly can with doing it with him. I know he will be a PIA. My sweet Missy would just lay in my lap while she was getting them. Gizmo will, more than likely, fight me ever.step.

I am going to do the dose increase tonight and I may hit him with pain meds every 8 hours starting tonight - through the weekend. I don't fully understand how pancreatitis affects them but am wondering if I can get the pain seriously under control that it might break the cycle - pain/stress/pain/stress - IDK - just kinda makes sense to me.

I ran home to check his BG at his nadir and he as at 188 - that is a big drop from the 302 @ +1.5 - but he also got the Canna AND pain meds and I am wondering if that is reason.

//oh, that they could talk to us. :)
 
LizzieInTexas said:
I can (and have) - just not with Gizmo. My Missy Cat was on sub-q for over two years. I am not set up for it with Gizmo (yet). I am trying to hold off as long as I possibly can with doing it with him. I know he will be a PIA. My sweet Missy would just lay in my lap while she was getting them. Gizmo will, more than likely, fight me ever.step.

I am going to do the dose increase tonight and I may hit him with pain meds every 8 hours starting tonight - through the weekend. I don't fully understand how pancreatitis affects them but am wondering if I can get the pain seriously under control that it might break the cycle - pain/stress/pain/stress //oh, that they could talk to us. :)
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Usually the only way I can give Eleanor sub-q fluid is if I have someone to hold her down for me! So frustrating, and again you wonder about the benefit outwaying the stress.
I have pancreatitis and I believe pain control and hydration are key.
 
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