suki & crystal (GA)
Member since 2014
yesterday
Just returned from Crystal's vet visit. Overall a good report (blood labs attached as new sheet to SS). All blood normal apart from a slightly elevated liver test, which the vet didn't think was a problem. She checked her heart and lungs, which were okay, but as suspected the breathing problems are all in her nasal passage, which unfortunately there is not much we can do about due to the acromegaly. She had a look in Crystal's mouth, commented on the growth of the gums covering her little front teeth but also said she had gingivitis and an infection. Gave her an AB injection (Convenia) for this. we talked about the risk of anaesthetic for her and I really would not go down that route now with her breathing problems. She's put some weight on, just under 6kg now. Had her claws trimmed. Vet was impressed with her SS and we talked about the success of using the R insulin, her good blue and green numbers lately and also told her that it was very likely that Crystal has IAA, which was noted on her file. She didn't think Crystal had arthritis in her hind leg, her manual manipulation was good, so why she favours this leg is another mystery. Crystal behaved impeccably throughout and the vet thinks she is a lovely cat and well cared for. Said I hope not to see her again too soon......
Crystal was obviously stressed by the visit and the car journey so I didn't bother testing her on her return, just gave her some lunch and let her settle down this afternoon before I start poking her ear again. I suspect she will be in the yellow zone so I will probably give her a dose of R tonight at PM.
And it's still raining here .......
Just returned from Crystal's vet visit. Overall a good report (blood labs attached as new sheet to SS). All blood normal apart from a slightly elevated liver test, which the vet didn't think was a problem. She checked her heart and lungs, which were okay, but as suspected the breathing problems are all in her nasal passage, which unfortunately there is not much we can do about due to the acromegaly. She had a look in Crystal's mouth, commented on the growth of the gums covering her little front teeth but also said she had gingivitis and an infection. Gave her an AB injection (Convenia) for this. we talked about the risk of anaesthetic for her and I really would not go down that route now with her breathing problems. She's put some weight on, just under 6kg now. Had her claws trimmed. Vet was impressed with her SS and we talked about the success of using the R insulin, her good blue and green numbers lately and also told her that it was very likely that Crystal has IAA, which was noted on her file. She didn't think Crystal had arthritis in her hind leg, her manual manipulation was good, so why she favours this leg is another mystery. Crystal behaved impeccably throughout and the vet thinks she is a lovely cat and well cared for. Said I hope not to see her again too soon......
Crystal was obviously stressed by the visit and the car journey so I didn't bother testing her on her return, just gave her some lunch and let her settle down this afternoon before I start poking her ear again. I suspect she will be in the yellow zone so I will probably give her a dose of R tonight at PM.
And it's still raining here .......
She would have been pleased to have got home afterwards to familiar territory.
) and the dog, who outsnores everyone but I'm so tired I can sleep through it all.
they are so glad not to be stuck inside and are making the most of the sun.
