3/28 Fistuk AMPS 112, +3 97, +6 81, +10 112 PMPS 103, +3 137

[Fistuk & Shelly]

https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/3-27-fistuk-amps-115-3-135-6-119-pmps-115.299518/

Happy Furriday

Late update... it was a rough evening and a rough night last night. But we're through it!

Last night Fistuk pooped but with some diarrhoea and was still quite lethargic. He ate all his supper and showed more signs of being alert through feeding so I managed to not take him to teh ER and just get through the night.

I didn't sleep Both bc I was in pain and I was also worried sick about him. I can use my mindful practices and all my other practices to regulate myself even though a surgery but when it comes to Fistuk it's all out of the window and I can't relax.

But he's a fighter!! Today he hasn't been lethargic. He's still very weak but he eats the full amount of food. He even put his head into his food plate at supper and trued a couple of licks. Still not going well for him but he tried and it's a massive improvement.

We're on 4mg Onda every 6 hours.

We still need prayers that he gets through until the 9th of April to the surgery without the infection taking over his body.

Fistuk's accepting with pleasure plenty of belly rubs so anyone who wants to come along and contribute is welcome

Thank you all for you precious support

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

No, you reduced the dose yesterday morning, which depleted the depot. Give him some time to build it back up again.

Keep on getting better Fistuk.

Thanks, Wendy
We saw a couple of green today but I think that by today, 5th cycle since the BCS dose he's still bluish.
Do you think that if he stays blue I should give him another drop?

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Oh Shelly,
I'm sorry to hear all this.
Boys and I are sending lots and lots of PAWsitive vines and prayers your way!
Come on sweet Fistuk!

Thanks for your PAWsitive vines, Karolina, Nestle and Peanut.
Fistuk got every drop of love and prayer and he's making good use of it

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Sending more prayers for Fistuk . I'm happy to hear he's feeling a little better tonight

Thanks, Diane

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Sending more prayers for Fistuk . I'm happy to hear he's feeling a little better tonight

Yes, Gabapentin works well for pain. Bella had it for a while for arthritis and then at the end, after her last blood clot. It helped her. At higher doses it is also a anxiolytic andhas relaxing effects, sedative even.
I am glad to read he is a little better tonight.

Thanks, Cecile. That's good to know.
I didn't use it so far but it's good to have it as a reference.

I do wonder how do I know when or if to use pain medication

 

[cecile & bella]

Thanks, Cecile. That's good to know.
I didn't use it so far but it's good to have it as a reference.

I do wonder how do I know when or if to use pain medication

There is, or are rather, pain scales that you can use to give you an idea. Cats are very good at hiding their pain, sadly!
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/feline-pain-scale.237949/

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

There is, or are rather, pain scales that you can use to give you an idea. Cats are very good at hiding their pain, sadly!
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/feline-pain-scale.237949/

Thanks, Cecile. I'll dig in

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Today was the 4th cycle after the reduced shot, give him six to build the depot.

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Today was the 4th cycle after the reduced shot, give him six to build the depot.

OK. Thanks

 

[Fistuk & Shelly]

Good news - Fistuk ate the +3PM snack by himself
We can go to sleep much more relaxed tonight (besides the fact that I need to wake up at 1am to give him Ondansetron )

Sweet fury dreams everyone

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Hi Shelly, I hope you are all sleeping soundly now. Just reading your update and sending more pawsitive and healing vibes to both you and Fistuk.

I hope tomorrow is a more healing day with more strength for your sweet boy

 

[tiffmaxee]

Prayers for improvement daily.

 

[Tim & Pookey]

Great job Fistuk! Keep building that strength! Positive vibes for him to continue improving, I can’t stop thinking about the pic of him tucked into bed like that yesterday. Ahh