Taking her back to the vet

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That belly doesn’t sound right. I hope they can figure out what it is … fluid buildup, constipation, whatever. She sounds uncomfortable and distressed (as do you). The insulin shot might be the least of her problems right now, so I’d try not to get too stressed about it. Deep breaths.

Sending positive vibes your way and hoping for answers soon.
 
That’s my concern she still hasn’t released the poop that showed on X-ray. And isn’t improving, it feels selfish to keep her around if we can’t get her some relief soon. I can’t get her hydrated enough for miralax. Just in limbo waiting for now. Even if we can pull her through this I’m terrified about dka as high as she’s been with all this stress and not eating properly.
 
Understand about the DKA, hopefully they’ll rule that out while she’s there. I’m glad you took her back in. Sounds like she needs some help. :(
 
Update: I called her primary vet and explained the situation he was willing to take her and had no issues with me giving insulin as high as she was. She's now hospitalized for the day to get IV fluids, an ennima, and injectable cerenia. Me and him are coming to the conclusion that if she doesn't show some positive improvement soon its probably time. She's clearly not feeling well, what kills me more is how after giving her insulin at the office she slowly stood up and crawled into my lap and started purring away as best as she could.
 
Just spoke to the Vet on the phone they've done a couple ennimas but no poop yet... Gonna go get her in a half an hour and bring her home the hope is that maybe she'll poop when she's here, at this point we feel that we've done all we can for her and tonight's a trial for her.
 
If they've had her on IV fluids, maybe the Miralax will help now too. Or there's a veterinary medication called Lactulose (which doesn't effect blood glucose in most cats) but is supposed to work well too. It's a liquid medication that can be pretty messy though.

Might ask if you can do some SubQ fluids too (maybe tomorrow if they've got her well hydrated now)
 
I’m gonna be honest she seems pretty miserable at this point it hurts to keep putting her though the ringer I’m not even sure if I can get any food into her syringe or not.
 
I am so sorry Ben… it’s everything each of us dreads the most, making a decision when things look so dire. Only you know her well enough to know when the moment comes. I hope she gives you a sign one way or the other. Praying for a miraculous recovery, come on Oreo you can do this!
 
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I’m gonna be honest she seems pretty miserable at this point it hurts to keep putting her though the ringer I’m not even sure if I can get any food into her syringe or not.
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Nobody knows her as well as you do. If you feel it's time to release her, nobody here is going to question your decision. Of course we all want to give you idea's and things you can try, but when it comes down to it, you have to decide if you think she wants to keep fighting or if you think it's time to let her go.

As silly as it might seem, talk to her. Look into her eyes. See what she tells you.

If you do decide it's time to let her go, you might look into a mobile vet or hospice company that will come to your home instead of taking her into a vet office. It's more peaceful for her to be in the home she loves with the people who love her when it's time to say Goodbye. Of course this can cost more and if money is an issue, you do what you have to do. Most vet offices now have better options like a quiet room with comfortable seating instead of a cold steel table.

No matter what you decide, you have everybody's support as well as our prayers.
 
I sent her off... She made it clear she was only becoming more uncomfortable by the hour and made it very clear to me she felt sick. I made a promise to her when we began this journey that I wasn't going to let her suffer and I made her promise to tell me when she was suffering. She told me, so I kept my promise... I found out after the fact that she also had fluid in her lungs. I can only think her body was just starting to give out for whatever reason. Sincerely thank you to everyone on this forum from me and her, I don't believe she would have lasted this long without all of your advice.
 
I am so very, very sorry. :(
The last few days must have been excruciating for you—watching her decline, multiple trips to the vet, no real answers. It took courage to make the decision to let her go. You tried to help her, you really did, and I’m sure she knew it. Fluid in the lungs is not a nice way to go, so you saved her much fear and agony. You kept your promise to her. Good for you. I wish all cats could know such love.
My thoughts are with you. :rb_icon:
 
I am so sorry Been. She know that loves her very much. It is never easy to let our pets go.

Fly free Oreo and watch over everyone who loves you. cat_wings>o
 
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Yesterday after midnight it seemed like the board was empty after midnight and I just couldn't leave you all alone. I didn't have much medical advice for you but you seemed so far away and I wasn't about to abandon you. If I had been your neighbor I would have shown up with a pizza and listened to your stories about what kind of cat Oreo used to be. Just anything so you could have gone outside and had a good cry while someone else was there to watch over Oreo. Up until now you and I have been strangers but now you know there's one more person who cares.
Life isn't always fair but you gave Oreo a great life and in the end did the right thing. I couldn't watch you suffer and you couldn't watch Oreo suffer. Their life is already short and for all the joy they bring us the very least we can do when all else has failed is to end that suffering. You kept your promise.
 
cat_wings>ocat_wings>ocat_wings>o

So sorry for your loss Ben, but you gave her a wonderful life and cared for her deeply which is all any cat can hope for, as well as letting her go when it was time.
 
Fly high, Oreo, and don't forget to come visit your heartbroken human. My heart goes out to you, Ben, we love these little beings so much, it's always the hardest thing to let them go. You did everything you could to help her, and when she let you know she was ready you honored that. The pain of loss is a testament to the bond you had.
 
I'm so sorry Ben my heart breaks for you ,you did everything you could , Oreo was lucky to have such a great dad. Take care of yourself. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
Fly high sweet girl you will be missed cat_wings>o:rb_icon:
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I am so sorry Ben. I made that same promise to Sheba and although it was really hard to make that decision, I was at peace with myself as I knew I had kept my promise to Sheba.
:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
I’m so sorry Ben. I’ve been in your shoes and know you gave that one last gift of love at the right time. I did the same for both Max and Tiffany. She knows she was loved and will forever be with you in spirit.
 
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