Phoebe's Rebound pt.3

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1.50u

 

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Hi Eric, looks like Phoebe is bouncing around for you. Maybe she dipped into some lower blues last night and thus the ugly red start. Hope she slides down for you. Would it be possible for you to get a 12 hour curve this weekend?

 

Ugh, red! Bobbie has a good suggestion if you can get that curve this weekend.

 

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This weekend will be tough too get the curve. Working.

 

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We have green!

 

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glad you saw green today - nice dip - hopefully her preshots will start coming down some

 

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Come on Phoebe, down!

 

She will. She seems like she always does. Now Bobo's not acting like his normal self. I need too get him into the vet this week.

 

What's wrong with Bobo?

 

Oh no, what's going on with Bobo?

 

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Bobo hasn't had much of an appetite, runny eyes, and rather weak. He's been laying in his cat bed as well as on my bed. He usually eats a whole can of food. As of the last 5 days he hasn't. He licks his food and nibbles here and there. He drinks water and he has been using the litter box. I checked him out and he has no tender spots on his body or his mouth, teeth, and gums. I'm not sure if old age decided too show up recently? He's 14. I'm gonna take him to the vet this week but l wanted too see if he'd come around. His blood glucose was fine but thankfully he's not diabetic. He's purring and responsive too pets and affection. Any advice? Kitty cold?

 

Hmmm could be a cold. If he can't smell the food he won't be interested as much. Try heating it to make it stinky.

 

Thanks for the advice Rachel! He's been a tank his whole life. Never ever getting sick! I hope it's just a cold.

 

Hopefully! I'd try a few different things for eating...sprinkle treats on the food, heat it to make it smelly for him, fortiflora, maybe a bit of tuna or sardines or something...if he won't eat, I'd probably visit the vet.

It does really sound like a cold to me (though I don't have a ton of experience with this). It doesn't sound like he's in pain or anything...the purring and being responsive is good. Keep us posted!

 

I will thank you. I tried tuna for dinner before l posted about him. He licked and nibbled a little. Than l gave him some chicken & chicken broth baby food. He actually ate a little more and was slightly interested. I'll try heating up his food. Ive never tried that before but I've never had him feeling like this. Thanks again!

 

Sorry Bobo's not feeling well. Do try heating the food a bit and stir it up good to release the aroma.

 

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Wow! Nice numbers!

 

Very nice!

 

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Did you get any more tests last night after the +5?

 

No that was it.

 

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How's Bobo?

 

My beautiful boy Bobo has been taken from me. My heart truly hurts.
March 31, 2002 - September 27, 2016

 

Oh Eric I'm so very sorry. Rest in Peace sweet Bobo

 

Eric I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy

 

Oh no, Eric. I am so sorry.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss, Eric.

 

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart breaks for you.

 

Thank you all for the condolences. This is honestly hard for me to comprehend at the moment? Bobo has been in my life since his first breath of air and now too his last. He's always been healthy and never ill. That's why l was shocked beyond words when l found out he had terminal liver cancer. He showed no signs of illness nor pain. What l thought last week was just Bobo experiencing a stomach bug was much worse. I didn't want too let him go today but I didn't want him too ever suffer. 14 years doesn't seem long enough to me? I feel cheated that Bobo is gone. I feel he should still be here. I'm crushed .

 

You made the very best decision in not letting him suffer. This is the ultimate kindness we can show our beloved pets. I've been there many times and I know how hard it was for you.

 

He was so lucky to have you--who clearly loved him so much--throughout his entire life. I've never had a pet from the moment they enter this world, but know how hard it is on the last. It is one of the bravest, loving, courageous, and hard things we do for our pets--protecting them from pain and suffering, even though it means we suffer as a result. You did the right thing but of course you know that.

 

Thank you Kris.

 

Thank you

 

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Eric, from the day we 'met' I knew you were a great cat dad. It's been obvious throughout this journey how much you love Phoebe and Bobo. It's the hardest thing when we have to let them go, but you did the unselfish thing and set Bobo free from his pain.

 

OH Eric, I am just seeing this now about Bobo, and I am so very sorry. What a shock it must have been. That is every kittie parent night mare. Sending you lots of hugs during this very sad time.

 

Thanks again everyone for the kind words and having Bobo, Phoebe, and me in your thoughts. I'm truly touched by all your kindness. I miss him beyond words.

 

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Holding shot

 

Wow Phoebe! Wonder how low she went last night?!
How are you this AM, Eric? The first morning is always so hard...

 

Phoebe has given you a very nice number!

 

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1u administered

 

Thank you Sharon yeah hit me pretty hard again this morning I can't bring myself to pick up Bobo's food bowl.

 

That's the thing that gets me when I lose one, that empty food bowl...

 

Leave it there as long as you need, Eric. I get it.

 

His is full of young again.

 

I'm so sorry Eric. We know the pain you are feeling. You did the best you could and since it was his time, you unselfishly helped him over the bridge. That's true love.

 

PMPS 507

 

Thank you Rachel.

 

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Wow 200 point drop in 2 hours!

 

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Looking at Phoebe's spreadsheet,Eric, I wonder if it's time to change the dose around a smidge. It looks to me like 2 units is okay for 350+ but maybe a bit too much for the -250. It took 2 cycles for the lows to show up, although the first shot of 2 on 270 on 9/27 could have had a lower nadir. Any way you can avoid the bounce into the blacks helps.

We think the renal threshold (the range at which the pancreas can heal) is -250 so any time she spends in that range is great.

I hope you are adjusting to your new household, remembering the funny things Bobo did and how much he enjoyed living with you, and the wonderful, fun, love filled life you gave him. Is Phoebe missing him?

 

Thanks Sue I'm at work reading this. Can l message you when l get home to discuss in more detail? As for Phoebe and I we're adjusting to Bobo not around. There's been times I've seen her looking for him. Tuesday night after Bobo had passed. Phoebe ran full speed through the house upstairs and downstairs at full speed. She's never done the whole house like that. She does that too call Bobo out and get him to tackle her followed by wrestling, kisses, and licks. I'm hurting for her.

 

Thank you so much for helping Phoebe and l. I know we need it. I hope she can't feel my sadness. I'm doing my best to be upbeat. As for my units what do you recommend for 250 and below?

 

Maybe try 1.5?

 

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I haven't been around lately. I just checked your thread and wanted to say I'm sorry about Bobo. You're a wonderful caregiver. Your cats are lucky you're their dad.

 

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Thank you Aby. That's nice of you to say! I feel I'm the lucky one for they have found me! I just wish their time here on earth was longer.

 

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Eric - I am just reading this thread and was just shocked when I came to the post about losing Bobo. Fourteen is so young. I am very sorry - that is not at all what I was expecting. Very very sorry for your loss - how is Phoebe coping with losing him?
You are doing such a great job with little Phoebe
again, my condolences, Eric

 

Thank you Carol for the nice words. Just got home with Bobo's ashes and it's saddens me to know that's all that's left of my beautiful friend. Phoebe's being Phoebe she's good. But I think she knows he's not coming back.

 

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5:30pm

 

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Just wanted to let everyone know that Phoebe and l are doing well. Thanks for the nice words.

 

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Holding shot for an hour. I'll be gone most of the day.

 

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1u

 

Nice amps! The last few cycles have been nice blues and yellows, Eric. She really is a cat who takes awhile to react to a dose change, but eventually she drops. All this time spent below the renal threshold of 250 has to be good for her pancreas.

 

Thank you Sue! You're right!

 

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Having that lower blue so early in the cycle, I bet she saw green last night.

 

I'm certain she did.

 

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Your careful approach with Miss Phoebe is getting you somewhere, Eric.