Sam is diabetic.
He went in this morning for 2 days of treatment and a urine test. Sam wouldn't let them put in a catheter. period. no surprise. They couldn't take his glucose reading from blood either. They didn't want to give him anesthesia again because getting riled up and pissed just makes the glucose count rise. So they had me come pick him up.
Millie and I planned an all girl pajama party tonight but we are happy to cancel. She was a little lost without someone to tease and growl at and rule her little world (yep, it's a given that she's got me wrapped around her little paw).
Sam is on a diabetic diet (Millie is on the same diet by default). I take him back in January (they get their annual shots then anyway) and the vet will try to take blood again. If he is still losing weight, then there isn't anything else to try because they can't get good glucose readings. They have insulin pills just like for humans but they can't give a correct dose if they can't test the glucose. Low insulin is just as deadly as high insulin. Sam's kidneys are ok for now and he isn't showing signs of dehydration but some of the minerals and other things in the blood are really low.
But the long term outlook doesn't look very good right now.
sigh
So sorry to hear about Sam, but knowing what the problem is now is a step in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds to me like he's in good hands with you by his side. He is still one very lucky cat! Never forget that. :o)
Kristin