8/6 Biscuits update

Mollycat

Mollycat

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We had our vet visit last evening. Things have progressed quickly in few months. His abdomen is very distended. He's lost muscle mass but gained almost 3 pounds since April. Eyes show neurologic changes. Heart gallop. Coat looking shaggy. Not in any distress. Can't predict length of disease progression of course . Vet suggested, since we're not going to do anything more, continue insulin to keep bg under control and keep him more comfortable ,(was familiar with high dose), keep Biscuits happy, watch for changes. We decided as a family, to continue the insulin and testing. Not doing any other meds or treatments. We have been down this road with my kitty Bert, who passed in January. This has been stressful and consuming.
Biscuits will be a happy loved boy .
 
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So sad to hear this. I know that you will do whatever it takes to keep little Biscuits a happy and comfortable little boy. He is such a lucky boy to be so loved.

Huge hug to my furry pal.:bighug::bighug:
 
So sorry to hear. Poor little guy has been through a lot. Give him extra hugs and tell him every day what a special kitty he is. You are in our thoughts, hoping he is comfortable for awhile longer so you have him with you as long as you can:bighug:
 
Julie and Honey said:
So sorry to hear. Poor little guy has been through a lot. Give him extra hugs and tell him every day what a special kitty he is. You are in our thoughts, hoping he is comfortable for awhile longer so you have him with you as long as you can:bighug:
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He's been really good through it all! Thanks for the kind words!
 
Awww Biscuits. I'm so sorry to hear the vet doesn't sound very hopeful. Glad you are continuing to care for him and help him get his BG under control. We're sending prayers and hugs along to you, your family and Biscuits.:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Olive & Paula said:
Poor little one. One day at a time, and may each day be his best.
:bighug::bighug::bighug:[/QUO
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Sue and Luci said:
Awww Biscuits. I'm so sorry to hear the vet doesn't sound very hopeful. Glad you are continuing to care for him and help him get his BG under control. We're sending prayers and hugs along to you, your family and Biscuits.:bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Thank you. He's a happy guy and we'll keep him that way as long as we can!!
 
I'm so so sorry to hear about Biscuits. Please give him the biggest of huggles from me and fellow acrokitty Rocket. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
So sad for you and your little boy! Enjoy every moment you have with him! You did wonders treating him, he is so lucky to be loved by you! :bighug::bighug::bighug:
and those are for your little Biscuits :cat::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Marje is right. At this point, managing his acromegaly symptoms and QOL is key. Many acro symptoms can be painful and most if not all end up on either buprenorphine or gabapentin. Bupe made a huge difference for Neko, she was on it almost three years. Cats with heart conditions can also have a better life with medication.

I hope Biscuits can be a happy cat, oblivious to his condition.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
Marje is right. At this point, managing his acromegaly symptoms and QOL is key. Many acro symptoms can be painful and most if not all end up on either buprenorphine or gabapentin. Bupe made a huge difference for Neko, she was on it almost three years. Cats with heart conditions can also have a better life with medication.

I hope Biscuits can be a happy cat, oblivious to his condition.
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I'll look into it. Which is preferred?
 
Mollycat said:
Which is preferred?
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Depends on the cat. We tried a trial of each one and bupe was better for Neko. Cats are really good at hiding pain and discomfort. Neko had some acroarthritis pain and was getting quieter, less interactive with us. On bupe she started playing again. Most of the people giving cabergoline to their acros have noted they feel better, some have seen symptoms fade and most have seen dose reductions. That’s a sign less excess growth hormone is being produced.
 
Mollycat said:
I've read that also. Not sure which medicine to start with! He's acting fine but he's not talking either!
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As Wendy said ECID. My experience having gone thru trial of GABA and Bupe. With Nelli- GABA made her soooo tired- Bupe gave her back her playful energy. According to my Vet, the Bupe is a step above (potency wise) GABA.
Also, I give the Bupe to Nelli subQ. Giving Nelli a shot of liquid in her throat is almost impossible and her little eyes looking up at me why are you doing this to me mommy would break my heart.
Thru research and discussion with pharmacist (diamondback)... giving Bupe transdermal is less effective. So, what was left was the subQ. Immediately it is felt- Nelli becomes purry and so happy!
ECID, right? :rolleyes:
 
I know we don't know if they're having pain or not, he's acting just fine . He's just a little slower because he's gotten fat! The belly may be uncomfortable . I asked the vet if he was uncomfortable , he said just to look for signs and changes in his behavior. I don't want to medicate him with unless I absolutely have to but I don't want to not do it if he's not feeling well. He's still going outside and lounging on the deck enjoying the sun , comes in and eats and rolls around and likes his tummy rubbed. Not been an active cat kind of a chill fella! He's had IBD in the past and I don't want to get that going again.
 
Mollycat said:
I know we don't know if they're having pain or not, he's acting just fine . He's just a little slower because he's gotten fat! The belly may be uncomfortable . I asked the vet if he was uncomfortable , he said just to look for signs and changes in his behavior. I don't want to medicate him with unless I absolutely have to but I don't want to not do it if he's not feeling well. He's still going outside and lounging on the deck enjoying the sun , comes in and eats and rolls around and likes his tummy rubbed. Not been an active cat kind of a chill fella! He's had IBD in the past and I don't want to get that going again.
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Is there a possibility you would consider cabergoline?
 
Mollycat said:
I know we don't know if they're having pain or not, he's acting just fine . He's just a little slower because he's gotten fat! The belly may be uncomfortable . I asked the vet if he was uncomfortable , he said just to look for signs and changes in his behavior. I don't want to medicate him with unless I absolutely have to but I don't want to not do it if he's not feeling well. He's still going outside and lounging on the deck enjoying the sun , comes in and eats and rolls around and likes his tummy rubbed. Not been an active cat kind of a chill fella!
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Krystina & Nelli said:
Is there a possibility you would consider cabergoline?
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Yes
 
Adding to the conversation, I will use the example of my cat, Tobey. He’s had off and on inflammation in his tonsils because he has drainage caused by a respiratory virus when he was a kitten. He plays and acts just fine most of the time but occasionally, he starts to seem a little off his food and napping just a tad more. But I’ll notice he seems to be swallowing a little harder than usual. So i will, with my vet’s concurrence, give him two weeks of clindamycin which evidently clears up the tonsils. Only then can I see that he was more quiet than I thought. We get used to small, incremental changes in their behavior over time and don’t even think about it but when we provide treatment, then we can see a big change.
 
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