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Wonder Boy!! - Ragstimes1 - 05-30-2020
Jamie had a shot of depo about 3-4 weeks ago and apparently it triggered his sugar up and the vet put him on insulin. He went in last week and his glucose was 95, which is normal. They took him down to 1/2 unit 2x a day. Teeny dose. Went in yesterday and his glucose was 75, which is borderline low. Took him off of insulin. We go back in 2 weeks to get it tested again. He's gone from 7.6 pounds up to 9 pounds in 2 weeks so the weight gain is behind him too. His good news spread thru the vet practice like crazy. Since I didn't have to be up at 8 AM to feed and medicate him, he let me know at 8:15 he was really hungry. I know now I can medicate him if necessary but it sure is nice to not give him the shots. That's my wonder boy!!
Sue & Jamie
RE: Wonder Boy!! - MUM_of_FLUFFY - 05-30-2020
that's such good news!!!
RE: Wonder Boy!! - HelenMac - 05-30-2020
That's fantastic news. Jamie you are the best
RE: Wonder Boy!! - Smudge's Mom - 05-31-2020
Great news, Sue. Jamie, you are a very good boy making sure that your Meowmy is up bright and early. Can't let her get lazy just because she is retired.
RE: Wonder Boy!! - admin - 05-31-2020
Thanks for sharing the great news Sue. Sure glad he's doing better!
RE: Wonder Boy!! - Codysmom - 05-31-2020
This is wonderful news Sue. I'm so happy for you and Jamie, it's such a relief when you get the right treatment and they start responding.
RE: Wonder Boy!! - NatsFan78 - 05-31-2020
I’m so happy for you, praying he continues to do better.
RE: Wonder Boy!! - Ragstimes1 - 06-14-2020
Jamie went yesterday for a 2 week follow up off insulin. His glucose was 274, which is high but not high enough to be diabetic. We got a new med prescribed for the open spot on his forehead which the staph showed a sensitivity to in the culture. It's Erithromycin cream. He goes back in another 2 weeks for a glucose test. I've got my fingers crossed that it stays low enough that he does not need the insulin. My vet thinks it was probably the last shot of depo that just took him right over the edge. We're still hoping that as it gets out of his system that his sugar will go down. Cross those paws!! He is no longer draining his water dish every night, doing huge pees or losing weight. He loves to snuggle on my lap and go to sleep there and likes to go take a nap on the porch since it's warmer out there. What a sweetie!!
Sue
RE: Wonder Boy!! - MUM_of_FLUFFY - 06-14-2020
He's so lucky to have such a devoted Meowmy
Best Wishes to both of you xxx
RE: Wonder Boy!! - HelenMac - 06-14-2020
Jamie sounds like he's a real mum's boy. Glad his sugars are not too high. Praying they continue dropping. Can we see a picture of your darling boy please Sue