Heike & BInie
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Good evening,
poor Binie is in pain again and her bg shows a rather chaotic pattern.
I talked to the vet yesterday and she suggested to try an antibiotic we already used before. Two of the three germs we are dealing with are tested sensitive in the antibiogram. One intermediate, which means the bacteria may react in higher doses. Not ideal, but all we can do at the moment. The specialist suggested to take it for three weeks to be sure, it has done the job. Last time she was on this antibiotic, I didn't notice any side effects, maybe a bit sleepiness but that was all.
She also suggested to do some kind of pain treatment and gave three options: Meloxicam, which is not great for her stressed kidneys but also helps with inflammation. Gabapentin, which would mean I have to block Binie from certain areas in the appartment to avoid accidents. Or an off-label use of Solensia. I opted for the Meloxicam, as it also fights inflammations. As she didn't seem in pain yesterday evening, I decided to wait if she needs it and that was a mistake. This morning she started hiding again and tonight she is still very uncomfortable. I didn't know that the Meloxicam needs some time and a second dose to reduce the pain. Poor girl.
She has diarrhea again and I wonder if parallel to the UTI there is some bowl problem going on, as the diarrhea started last week before we started antibiotics. Or she is constantly pressing because of her inflamed bladder and that makes her poop all the time. I don't know. She can't clean herself anymore and doesn't let me either. I am sure, this also makes her much more uncomfortable.
Two nights ago she had a very long stretch of low blue numbers and I had to feed mc to keep her surfing. I love to see her in that much blue but Binie got angry about the many tests. The next morning I had problems to get an amps, because she was trying to avoid it. That made me reduce back to 3.25, even though she did not officially earn it. I hope 3.25 still gives us enough blues, to keep the sugar out of her bladder. My main goal is to keep her under the renal threshold.
Last night and today we saw these huge drops from very high preshot numbers to even blue today. Seems like tonight she stays high, which might has to do with her pain. I hope she gets better soon.
I hope everyone has a relaxed weekend!
Good evening,
poor Binie is in pain again and her bg shows a rather chaotic pattern.
I talked to the vet yesterday and she suggested to try an antibiotic we already used before. Two of the three germs we are dealing with are tested sensitive in the antibiogram. One intermediate, which means the bacteria may react in higher doses. Not ideal, but all we can do at the moment. The specialist suggested to take it for three weeks to be sure, it has done the job. Last time she was on this antibiotic, I didn't notice any side effects, maybe a bit sleepiness but that was all.
She also suggested to do some kind of pain treatment and gave three options: Meloxicam, which is not great for her stressed kidneys but also helps with inflammation. Gabapentin, which would mean I have to block Binie from certain areas in the appartment to avoid accidents. Or an off-label use of Solensia. I opted for the Meloxicam, as it also fights inflammations. As she didn't seem in pain yesterday evening, I decided to wait if she needs it and that was a mistake. This morning she started hiding again and tonight she is still very uncomfortable. I didn't know that the Meloxicam needs some time and a second dose to reduce the pain. Poor girl.
She has diarrhea again and I wonder if parallel to the UTI there is some bowl problem going on, as the diarrhea started last week before we started antibiotics. Or she is constantly pressing because of her inflamed bladder and that makes her poop all the time. I don't know. She can't clean herself anymore and doesn't let me either. I am sure, this also makes her much more uncomfortable.
Two nights ago she had a very long stretch of low blue numbers and I had to feed mc to keep her surfing. I love to see her in that much blue but Binie got angry about the many tests. The next morning I had problems to get an amps, because she was trying to avoid it. That made me reduce back to 3.25, even though she did not officially earn it. I hope 3.25 still gives us enough blues, to keep the sugar out of her bladder. My main goal is to keep her under the renal threshold.
Last night and today we saw these huge drops from very high preshot numbers to even blue today. Seems like tonight she stays high, which might has to do with her pain. I hope she gets better soon.
I hope everyone has a relaxed weekend!
Poor Binie tried to lick them all away. I don't know, it they do it, to not attract predators. But it makes my heart ache to see this. Looks like you had a night you could sleep, happy to see this! I hope sweet Ivy jumped in your bed this morning!