Hurrah!
Tucker has been accepted at Oxford, and this September leaves for four years of
intense study in England.
Well,
no, that would be silly. He hasn’t even finished high school yet.
However,
the roly poly does have some good news. It doesn’t have to do with his Horner’s
Syndrome, which is still afflicting him. I spoke with his regular doctor and
she saw no reason to bring him to the hospital right now; since Tucker is
suffering no other problems, there is little to be done with his current
condition. As some from the Cat Blogosphere have told me, it could take a while
before the situation improves. The veterinarian said the same thing. So my cat
will continue to look like a little sausage-shaped Bond villain for a while.
A
week ago, I conducted another curve on Tucker, who has diabetes. The first
number in the curve was quite low, and by late morning, his numbers were very
low. I was ready with the corn syrup, but he was not otherwise affected, so
there was no crisis. But it occurred to me that I was now giving him too much
insulin in the mornings.
Some
time ago, the amount was increased to four units in the morning (and kept at
three in the evening). This was because Tucker’s numbers were not
satisfactorily low. Now, they were too low. I decided to reduce his dosage to
three units in the morning, and followed his curve with individual tests over
the next five days.
These
showed a lower average number than had been the case previously. This average,
though not quite as low as the doctor would have liked, was nonetheless a good
one and suggested that the management of Tucker’s diabetes may be starting. The
veterinarian agreed that the roly poly’s dosage should be fixed now at three
units in the morning and three at night.
This
is a small change. It may take a long time
for the condition to be crushed – it may never be entirely beaten – but at least we are moving in the right direction.
This
is better than going to England, though Tucker will miss out on the chance to play
Blofeld’s cat in the next 007 film.
Even though Tucker won't be going to Oxford, it is still good news to hear that his diabetes is stabilizing. Way to go Tucker!!
ReplyDeleteGood news indeed for sweet Tucker. Paws crossed and purrs that he continues to improve and do well. :-)
ReplyDeleteHaving Tucker's diabetes under control will help both of you feel much better. I am he is quite healthy and will thrive with the right medications. He is such a lovely boy - and Hollywood and Oxford don't know what they are missing.
ReplyDeletetoo bad about Oxford....maybe he could have gotten a good job and started to support you :)
ReplyDeleteglad his numbers are improving and things are looking up
Happy to read he is doing well. Give him a hug for me. Deb
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent news! Every step in the right direction is a victory. I'm so happy for him. You've done an absolutely splendid job, John. Maybe there's a second career in medicine in your future
ReplyDeleteThank you, but maybe Tucker should be the one studying medicine: he's been through enough of its problems, the poor guy.
Deletedood...we iz buzzed happee ya getted ax cepted inta oxford !!!
ReplyDeletewe haz lotz oh palz a cross de big pond N we noe they will bee mor N happee ta show ewe round, and just think...ewe can studee CATalan, & LAW &...
what ???? .......oh
cranbereez dood, sorree...yur KNOT goin ta oxford...
YET !! ♥♥♥
total lee awesum nooze tho bout yur numberz & stuff ☺☺☺♥♥♥
That is very good news that Tucker's diabetes is stabilising. Maybe next year for Oxford!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news for Tucker! England would have been good, but this is better.
ReplyDeleteGood to see that Tucker is improving.
ReplyDeleteOH such wonderful news for Tucker!!!
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