Monday, July 8, 2013
Cupid Update
Monday, July 8, 2013
Cupid Update
Cupid went back to the vet for a follow-up visit on Friday to have her blood sugar levels re-checked to make sure we are giving her the proper amount of insulin. To our surprise, Cupid's blood sugar levels were low!
Currently, Cupid receives 1 unit of insulin two times a day. 1 unit is a very small amount of insulin.
One of the things we are struggling with is that Cupid needs eat before she receives her shot. Cupid has always been a grazer so getting her to eat enough food before her shot has been tough. To top it all off, Cupid is on special food for her hyperthyroid condition, so it is not like we are offering a can of fancy feast or something she actually likes.
So for the next week, we are going to give Cupid 1 insulin shot per day. After that we will recheck her blood levels and see how she is doing.
I think it is going to take some time for us to get Cupid's blood sugar levels stabilized.
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Getting her blood sugar stabilized is the hardest part! Lots of juju for Cupid. Look how calm she is at the vet!
Drools and licks,
Minnie, Mack, Mario and the kitties
Cupid looks very relaxed at the vet
Her look says you are in her power and she’s going to milk it for all she can get. She has to have something to do with her time. Cats plot. Very well.
When Georgie refuses to eat his food, I have found that sprinkling bacon bits (very small amount) on top of his food will get him started. Once started there is no problem which means he is just toying with me. But he has to have his food twice a day because that is where his medication is. He toys with me.
And since cats are the master (mistress) of toying, I’m wondering if bacon bits would get Cupid started without harming her levels?
I think Cupid’s trying very hard to keep a straight face, but I notice, ever so slightly, a curl to her lips.
Cupid, you are one complex kitty. Prayers for stabilization soon!
Cupid really is a pretty cat. I sure hope you can get her levels fixed.
Corrine, my son has a cat with diabetes who also is a very part-time eater. What they finally hit upon to encourage eating is he puts Jake on top of his washer and feeds him from a fork. He believes Jake enjoys it primarily because their dog stands below sadly watching Jake get special treatment. (Don’t feel bad for this dog tho. Jack gets his own set of special treatments!)
Getting blood sugars regulated can sometimes be a challenge. It is definitely a try and see method until the proper dosage is found. QP will get there and eventually you will settle into a more normal routine.
QP does have “that look” about her. Cats are so funny with their attitudes.
Oh Cupid so sorry you are having to put up with needles and all!
Do Better FAST!!!!
You’re right about 1 unit being a very small amount of insulin. But maybe not for a cat. I take insulin and sometimes as little as 1 unit (though not very often), and I am “WAY LOTS MORE BIGGER” than little Cupid. Please excuse my bad grammar, I use that phrase at times for emphasis, I really can speak better than that. I hope you can get her stabilized. It took me 7-8 yrs. and finally put on insulin pump therapy to get me stabilized. Best of look to Cupid and her Loving Humans.
Cupid is such a gorgeous calico! I’ve had several diabetic kitties and it is hard to regulate them. You will learn the signs of low blood sugar. I know you’ll succeed with her care because of your dedication and creativity.
Steve, don’t worry about people thinking your grammar is off. We all have our little ways to use the “Queen’s English” to be flip, interesting, or add to a point. It’s part of our individual charms! And insulin therapy sounds like a pain in the tush. Oh, that’s not where you put it is it, but a pain nonetheless.
Hello Ms. Huckle,
Actually you can put it anywhere there is fatty tissue, which on me, well, we won’t go there. Besides it’s very difficult to reach around there with a syringe and not break it off. Around the stomach is best as long as you don’t put it into muscle. I’ve even had to put it in my arm when I was having a reaction on my stomach area (too many needle sticks)
Cupid Hang in there! Your family is doing great taking care of you!