Advice

My cat was in remission and due to unforseen circumstance have relocated provinces and with that am very low on funds and suddenly he's not eating and losing weight fast and has bloody stool I am very worried and cannot find testing supplies have human meter and few test strips left but staying at 5.7 worried meter broke. I need some advice or resources to help us. Thanks in advance. He needs to see a vet but cannot afford it have applications in for a few resources but if anyone has more advice or can donate testing supplies let me know

 

Wow I cant help with advice but HANG ON someone here can.

 

Can you tell us which province you are now in and what type of meter you are using? If it’s been a while since you opened the package of strips, they may no longer be good.

How long since Jelly Belly last ate? Can you assist feed him?

 

I was testing him everyday but I think that maybe the meter broken and am now almost out of strips. I am in Edmonton Alberta I still was testing weekly while on remission but like i said suddenly he's dropping weight and not eating. Meter is contour next

 

Thank you Wendy! Whew

 

How long ago is “suddenly”? How long since he last ate?

 

The last 3 days

 

He ate some tuna in water today as desperate measure and he's drinking as always

 

Here are a few links to posts that may help get food into him. You really don't want to go more than 2 days without him eating, or you risk "fatty liver" or hepatic lipidosis.

• Suggestions on How to Stimulate Kitty's Appetite
• Syringe/Assisted Feeding (Video and Tips)
• THE '~LIVER SHAKE~' FOR SICK CATS

 

If possible, mix some pate food with water and syringe feed him. The bloody stool is concerning also. Since funds are tight, check if there are any low cost vet clinic in your area. The humane society or animal control may either have on or can give the name of one in your area.

 

Thank you I'll check them out

 

I have tried all that nothing panned out yet and a few applications in for funding and asking for donations as well

 

He ate today and sugars are 5.1 so seems to be ok

 

My local SPCA has an animal hospital where they can help people with low income. But that's in B.C.

How much did he eat? You got a different number on the meter, so looks like the test strips are working. Have you ever tried eBay or craigslist for strips?

 

He ate about 1/4 can tuna and he's really affectionate and he's mobile and yes meter works tested on me too lol. So now it's why he is losing weight and bloody stools and a way to finance supplies and a vet visit till I am on my feet. I am new to Alberta and have reached out to all available resources just waiting and praying. I have looked in Facebook market place and kijiji for supplies no luck yet

 

Another list of possible sources for help:

Financial Help Links

 

If you are fostering Jelly Belly can the fostering organization help you out with either funds or supplies?

 

Hi There. I am sorry JB isn't feeling well.

There is an organization http://www.tailsofhelp.com/ that maybe able to help. I am not sure on all the qualifying factors but worth looking into. It is done through the clinic themselves I believe. I know my clinic does it and has done lots of fundraising for this organization. Where abouts in Edmonton are you located? I can recommend my vet as she had a diabetic cat and was astounded by Jones FD status and yes, she knows all about FDMB if you are looking for a vet. PM if you are interested. She is located on the South side.

EHS will not help unless the animal is surrendered. Which is the last option.

ETA: My vet clinic also has two different places that you can apply for a loan per se...to make the treatment cost more manageable and paid out over time. If that is an option.

Tagging @majandra in case of she knows of anything else here. She is located outside the city but you never know!

 

My only vet experience is for my small town, and I've never looked into financial aide. Wish I could help more!

 

Sienne and Gabby (GA) has suggested that there are many more experienced users of Lantus on the Lantus ISG. You may want to think about posting over there.
Lantus / Basaglar (glargine) and Levemir (detemir)