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[mmerriam]

The Reverend Selena will not be having surgery today to remove the abscessed tooth. They did her blood work, and her blood sugar was twice what it should be. The Reverend is apparently diabetic, and they will need to start her on insulin and stabilize her blood sugar before they can operate on her tooth. She will be staying overnight at Hopkins Pet Hospital for observation.

Comments

[pameladean]

Oh, poor Reverend. I hope they get her feeling better soon.

I once saw a veterinary assistant demonstrating giving insulin to a cat. The syringe is TINY. It looked less hard on both cat and human than subcutaneous hydration. I also know of diabetic cats who come up and demand their insulin if their person forgets or is late getting home. So maybe, if she has to have it, it won't be too traumatic.

P.

[mmerriam.livejournal.com]

Last night when giving her antibiotics and pain meds, she did not fuss at all, nor did she this morning. I am hopeful we can reach a routine and accord.

[materia-indigo.livejournal.com]

I also know of diabetic cats who come up and demand their insulin if their person forgets or is late getting home.

That exactly describes our cat Simon. He would actually go up to us and meow and remind us to give him his shot if we forgot or were late. Then he would jump up on his little table and wait cooperatively for the shot.

[pameladean]

I think the jumping up on the table makes your cat exceptional. 8-)

P.