1/7 Neko PMPS 141 +2.5 66 +3.5 81 +5 85 +8 97

Yesterday, more yellow and blue, but at least she found low blue.

1/6 Recap:
AMPS 135 +6 227 +9 115
PMPS 140 +3 212

As I commented late last night, Neko's been looking a bit stiff lately. She aborted a jump onto daddybeans lap on the sofa yesterday evening, and I haven't seen her hop onto the kitchen counters for several days now. Although that's good for the counters, I think she's feeling sore. We have a vetty appointment in an hour to review. I meant to talk to the vet about this at the last wellness exam, but the sore gum she noticed distracted me. I wonder if Neko's feeling sore and that's what is affecting her numbers lately. I've been spending the day reviewing articles on acromegaly and pain management. :sad:

Re: 1/7 Neko AMPS 176 +4 287 +9 233

Sending prayers that you have a good vetty visit and they can give you something to help Neko feel better.

Re: 1/7 Neko AMPS 176 +4 287 +9 233

We got back from the vet, a very quick appointment. Neko got her first Cartrophen injection and I brought home another pre loaded syringe for next week. We discussed buying a vial, but it's not cost effective for a cat. Vet didn't think they could get Adequan, but had heard of it. I had a good discussion with the vet about pain relief. I had printed off the notes from Dr. Lunn but vetty was in agreement with it all. And I gave her a copy of this years FDMB High Dose Calendar that has Neko on the front cover.

@Carla - Vet visit was good. It'll take a couple weeks to see if this works. I'd much prefer cartrophen as it's a more natural solution. Otherwise it's a maintenance dose of bupe.

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I'm glad your vet has such an open mind and took such prompt action.

FFI, Adequan is a brand name for polysulfated glycosaminoglycan. When I was looking into it I found 2 other brands (same concentration and active ingredient), Ichon and Chondroprotec. Maybe one of them is available in Canada.

Re: 1/7 Neko AMPS 176 +4 287 +9 233

hope it helps...
I saw a difference after the second shot....

Re: 1/7 Neko AMPS 176 +4 287 +9 233

Good luck with the Cartrophen for Neko, thanks so much for your help with Chyna and I on it My vet did say their supplier can get Adequan, but it is out of stock right now. So that may have been an option if there wasn't a shortage, but paws crossed that this will help both our furbabies feel and walk much better cat_pet_icon . Hope your evening is going great!

Re: 1/7 Neko AMPS 176 +4 287 +9 233

Way to turn that around, Neko! I hope the Cartrophen does the trick, paws crossed.
Liz

Re: 1/7 Neko AMPS 176 +4 287 +9 233

Good luck with the cartrophen. I hope it helps Neko feel better soon!

Re: 1/7 Neko PMPS 141 +2.5 66

PMPS 141 +2.5 66
Yikes! My kitty is jumping off a cliff.

ETA: Ann, Rachel, Rhiannon, Liz, Nancy - Thanks for visiting. Something seems to be making Neko feel better tonight!