Last week the Mom noticed I was having symptoms of a UTI so she took me to the new vet place. She was anxious about how I might react given how stressed I was going to the former vet clinic.
Carmine came, too. The Mom made him get out of his carrier first, MOL. They weighed him, and he gained three ounces!! The Mom was so happy about that. Why isn't she that happy when I gain weight?
Then it was my turn. My visit wasn't as simple as being weighed, though. They did weigh me, and I weighed in at 14 pounds, 2 ounces, so I only gained one ounce since my last visit. The Mom said that was good.
The vet tech pet me and tried to listen to my heart. I growled a bit at her, but she didn't seem to mind. After she was done, she let me explore the room. The Mom tried to give me a treat, but I wasn't interested in any. I just wanted to go home.
We saw a different vet this time - Dr. H. She came in and talked with the Mom a little. She also pet me (imagine that!) and talked to me for a bit. The Mom told her that I was traumatized at the former clinic and told her that I might scream when they tried to get blood and urine from me. The doctor listened and seemed sympathetic. Then Dr. H tucked my tail into my carrier and took me to the back.
When she brought me back, she told the Mom I did not scream even once (hmmmm.....). She said I growled a little but that was all. I have always growled at the vet, so the Mom wasn't too surprised to hear that. The no screaming did confirm the Mom's suspicions that I was formerly traumatized, though.
The Mom here - I'm not going to say much about this situation other than this. Pay attention to your instincts. If your gut tells you something isn't right, listen to it. You know your cat better than anyone else.
Dr. H called yesterday with the results of Lita's blood tests and urinalysis. Unfortunately, she may have diabetes!! Her blood glucose level was high, and she had glucose in her urine as well. Dr. H wants me to get a urine sample here at home to test. She said that sometimes stressed cats' glucose will be elevated. Lita doesn't have any of the diabetes symptoms - if anything, she is drinking less than she used to, and she's not losing weight. If she does have diabetes, I wonder if the Prednisolone caused it, and if getting her off the medication would reverse it? It is a very scary thing to think about, so some purrs and prayers would be appreciated very much.Lita also had some struvite crystals in her urine, so the vet wants her to eat only urinary tract food. I am going to pick up antibiotics for her UTI tomorrow.
Dr. H also wants Lita to come in for an x-ray so they can check for stones. As soon as I can get a sample of her urine, I will be taking her in for that.
I am very relieved that the new vet clinic seems to be a good fit for both Carmine and Milita. I am impressed with how great all the staff are with the kitties.
Sierra I do believe that pred may have pushed Nylablue into diabetes. Ask Sherri-Ellen. If you don't have contact info let me know and I will send via FB message
ReplyDeleteSo happy you found a new vet clinic for your peace of mind and the cats' well-being. Hope all will be well with them both.
ReplyDeleteI hope poor Milita isn't diabetic. I will be praying for her. I am glad the vet trip was less traumatic.
ReplyDeleteWe are glad to hear that the new vet visit was less traumatic for all. Milita, we are praying for your health, and that your new vet can help you and Mom figure everything out.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you, Milita, and Carmine are being treated well at the new vet clinic. It does make a world of difference to be comfortable and feel that you can trust the doctors and staff.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that the new vet is working out for you. It does sound like the new vet is going to be a good one. Milita, we sure hope you can get to feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteEven though vet visits are no fun, it sounds like this clinic is a good one for you guys! Paws up for that.
ReplyDeleteoh no...not diabetes! We're very happy that you're happy with the new vet
ReplyDeletemilita.....we hope & pray ta all de cod in all de waterz oh thiz earth ya due knot haz de nastee dia beeteez.....we hope de vet can tell yur mom eggs act lee whatz goin on ~~~ ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteHAH! I was gonna say that stress causes the high readings sometimes. I'm glad your new vet is much better. I also had an old vet place that traumatized me but like the new place much better.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely test at home. When Tara was diagnosed the vet wondered if it was stress, but she'd never seen it that high due to stress alone. If it is diabetes, I hope you can get it reversed. This is exactly why I'm putting off steroids for Mudpie for as long as possible. Having been through diabetes with Tara I don't want to do it again anytime soon. {{{HUGS}}}
ReplyDeleteGlad things went well and ya' like da new VETs. Sorry Lita seems to be sick. Weez sendin' purrayers.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Lexi
I hope you are able to get the urine sample at home and it is stress, not diabetes that raised the glucose level.
ReplyDeleteJust remember, don't stop the pred cold turkey, it has to be phased out over time or it could cause a stroke. Hugs sweet Lita from all of us.
ReplyDeleteWe're hoping Milita isn't diabetic and the elevated glucose is due to stress. We send lots of purrs.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the new clinic is the good one. Paws crossed for Milita. Purrs
ReplyDeleteI urge you to research the issue of feeding a prescription diet - especially if there's even a chance that Militia may be diabetic. There diets all contain carbs, not to mention other ingredients that should be be in a species-appropriate feline diet. All my best to Militia!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, Lita, I'm glad this vet visit wasn't as traumatic for you as ones in the past. And I'm sorry you went through what you did at your past vet, you poor girl.
ReplyDeleteSecond, we're purring for you, Lita! We hope you're not diabetic. If you are, though, I hope your mom knows that, with some patience as well as some trials and errors, it is a manageable disease. And, some cats who are put on insulin can even eventually be taken off of it if a proper treatment plan is used. I used to work at a cat clinic and knew lots of diabetic kitties, some who were able to come off of insulin or who at least ended up on a reduced dosage, and some who weren't able to do so but who still lived a perfectly happy lives. But, hopefully it's not diabetes at all.
(If you don't mind my asking, did your vet mention doing a fructosamine test? Testing blood serum levels of fructosamine can give the vet your kitty's average blood glucose level over roughly the past two weeks, which would indicate whether or not a kitty has been having high glucose regularly rather than in just that one stressed situation.)
Purrs and prayers to all of you!
Sooo glad that you found a good vet (like mine is!) I kept telling you all along to find a new one ;)
ReplyDeleteSending purrs and prayers that all will be well with Milita...but at least you can take comfort in the fact that you now have to good Vet that you can be a partner with catchatwithcarenandcody