5/16 Aurora AMPS 213, +2 95, +3 83, +4 99, +6 127, +9 151 PMPS 162, +2 151, +3 121

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Nicole Z

Nicole Z

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I got up at 2am and tested her and she was 174, now at 6am she's 213! What's going on? Hubby is home today, should I increase her to .5 of a unit?
leaving in about 15 minutes....
 
I checked her at 2 am and she was 174 definitely no chance there was any low numbers. I gave .5 over 200 was too much
 
Aurora threw up twice this morning already as well. Could she possibly have pancreatitis? Would that have shown up in her labs that I have posted on the SS?
 
Pancreatitis doesn't show up on basic labs. You would need a special test for it, the SPec fPL. Did she throw up her food or clear liquid?

I think it's fine to have increased her as long as hubby will test. I'd get a +1 and 2. Did she keep any food down? Do you think she is trying to get rid of a hairball?
 
I'd be shocked if it was another hairball - she finally passed that huge snake of a hairball last week. She threw up all food. I got up at 2am to test because it kept gnawing at me with you all telling me to get in a middle of the night check so I did, fed her a snack and went to bed. She came on the bed at 445am and started to puke, I put her on the floor so she didn't barf in the bed and when I went downstairs there was a pile on the hardwood floor of all food. Hubby said she threw up all her raw food from breakfast. Did not get a +1, I told him to get a +2 so I'm waiting for him to text me that info.
 
It could be pancreatitis and looks like an active cycle. Have him get a +3. Did she eat and hold any food down?
 
Looks like an active cycle. With the puking she must not be feeling good and that in itself would cause her numbers to elevate. Glad DH can test her. That was a big drop so some LC food can help to slow her down some.
 
tiffmaxee said:
It could be pancreatitis and looks like an active cycle. Have him get a +3. Did she eat and hold any food down?
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I fed them the rad cat raw for breakfast, she scarfed it down and then he said after I left she barfed it all up on her blanket. She's sleeping now but I will have him give her a snack in a bit - I just want her tummy to settle down first.
 
Small amount when he does feed her. You don't want her to scarf and barf so you are right to wait a bit. You just don't want her going low either. Will your vet give you cerenia for nausea without having to haul her in?
 
tiffmaxee said:
Small amount when he does feed her. You don't want her to scarf and barf so you are right to wait a bit. You just don't want her going low either. Will your vet give you cerenia for nausea without having to haul her in?
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Not sure. I'm still hiding from the vet. I was supposed to take her last week for the curve, I just haven't gotten the courage to email or call with an update. I'm sure they will make me bring her in for this.
 
I was afraid you would say that. I wouldn't want to see that vet and I most certainly wouldn't leave her for a curve. I do think she needs nausea medication though. Darn it.
 
tiffmaxee said:
I was afraid you would say that. I wouldn't want to see that vet and I most certainly wouldn't leave her for a curve. I do think she needs nausea medication though. Darn it.
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I guess the bigger question is what is causing all of this barfing the past few weeks? is the pancreatitis test just a blood test? Something is weird with all this puking she's doing lately. she was eating the rad cat raw before without any issues - that's the only different food I have added to the mix after removing all of the dry kibble completely.
 
Nicole Z said:
I guess the bigger question is what is causing all of this barfing the past few weeks? is the pancreatitis test just a blood test? Something is weird with all this puking she's doing lately. she was eating the rad cat raw before without any issues - that's the only different food I have added to the mix after removing all of the dry kibble completely.
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Yes, it's a blood test. You would want the one they send out to tge lab, Spec fPL and not tge in house SNAP. Tge SNAP us just positive/negative without a number so you wouldn't know if in the gray zone. I would get results in 24 hours as my vet uses Antech but IDEXX runs the test. You could avoid the curve issue since she's not feeling well and she could get a cerenia shot and pills to take home in case she vomits more.
 
tiffmaxee said:
Yes, it's a blood test. You would want the one they send out to tge lab, Spec fPL and not tge in house SNAP. Tge SNAP us just positive/negative without a number so you wouldn't know if in the gray zone. I would get results in 24 hours as my vet uses Antech but IDEXX runs the test. You could avoid the curve issue since she's not feeling well and she could get a cerenia shot and pills to take home in case she vomits more.
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I'm going to stop the raw food for now and see what happens over the next few days. I might have to stall on this until I'm back from my trip
 
Gill & George said:
As she's puking in the mornings, (if I remember right) when are you feeding in the PM cycle?
ie when is she getting her last pm meal?
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She has wet food out all the time. I put fresh wet food out at 930pm. I checked her at 2am and gave her more wet food. I think all of these snacks are making her gain weight....whenever she wants food, she gets food, turning into a little piggy.
 
I guess now my big dilemma is for Friday....when I leave in the AM, nobody will be home until 830pm - if this .5 units is working better for her, what do I do for Friday? Do I go back to .25 just to be sure she's safe and then have hubby resume the .5 Saturday AM? I'm now thinking of having my MIL come over to feed both kitties at 6pm. I'd have to pre load the insulin syringe, I haven't trained her on any of this at all but at least Aurora would have something in her and also some food. DH would be home around 830pm
 
One other question, I'm going to send DH to walmart for some groceries, is there a HC food there that I should tell him to get so we have stuff on hand? Fancy feast is a good choice if I recall but which one exactly?
 
Nicole Z said:
I think all of these snacks are making her gain weight....whenever she wants food, she gets food, turning into a little piggy.
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The way I worked the snacks, was I decided how much food George was allowed a day. then I divided it up, giving a larger portion at amps and pmps, dividing the rest up for his snacks.
Of course he doesn't free feed, because, he is a little piggy and would eat it all in one sitting:rolleyes:. So the way round that for me is to give him a snack every three hours (using the auto feeder)
 
Been a crazy day for me hubby tested at +6 and she was 127 and I just tested now and she's at 151. I think going up to .5 was good this morning should I continue with the .5 for a week and see how she does?
 
Ok. I need to do her PMPS 10 min early so I can get to class at the gym dh will give her insulin at 615 and I'll have him give .5
Is a +3 and maybe before bed good for tonight? I feel bad I've been poking her so much.
 
I would get a +2 so you know how active the cycle could be and steer with LC food if necessary and before you go to bed. I am a big fan of +2's.

Don't feel badly about poking; they are keeping her safe. Tell her it's because momma loves her!
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
I would get a +2 so you know how active the cycle could be and steer with LC food if necessary and before you go to bed. I am a big fan of +2's.

Don't feel badly about poking; they are keeping her safe. Tell her it's because momma loves her!
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I know. I'm going to have to see if the pet sitter can come Friday evening to feed incase hubby is delayed getting into airport that could be trouble. My mind is on overdrive. In laws can't help so I need plan b
 
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