Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Continuing Adjustments

The Diabetes Boys have had adjustments made to their treatments.

First, I will speak of my guest-cat, Parker. After his doctor’s visit a couple of weeks ago, his dose of insulin was lowered, and I ran a ‘curve’ on him this past weekend. The results were promising, but his high numbers are, the veterinary believes, a ‘rebound’ from having too much medicine. She has had me lower his dosage by another unit, both morning and evening. This will continue for a fortnight, until Parker has another curve. We shall see what results that brings us. Until then, I will watch the hefty boy carefully, observe his drinking and wetting, the amount and texture of the lumps he leaves in the litter-box.



He is doing well in the cosy apartment. He is spending more time in the sitting room with me and the other cats, which is good. It allows him to be seen, and to be seen doing harmless, everyday cat-things, like sleeping.

Meanwhile, Tucker’s numbers have not been satisfactory. They have been constant, but not as low as his doctor and I would like, so his dosage is going up by a unit, morning and evening. In fact, he and Parker will now receive the same amounts, until further notice.



I am a firm believer in the well-being of the mind affecting the well-being of the body. Tucker continues to purr and play and be cheerful. This is less the case when he observes Parker loose, but he is growing more accustomed to our guest. Parker’s advent has been much less disruptive to the perma-cats than may have been the case, and my new foster-cat is a good-natured fellow. He is finding his place in the new setting. With peace of mind, effective medicine and a good diet, his and the roly poly’s health will improve.

12 comments:

  1. We know they're both in good human hands (yours). Healing energy and purrs to them both. Oh, yeah, and smooches from our biped. :-)

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  2. You are all so loved and taken such good care of. I know you each show your appreciation and all of that love right back to your dad.

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  3. hopefully their numbers will settle in. though it really is a shame that Parker can't get comfortable in that chair :)

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  4. doodz...we hope ya both continmew ta due well, sew well that purrhapz sum day diet will help control yur diabeetezz N ya can forgetz de shots all two gether ~~~~~ !!! ♥♥♥

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  5. Well, we're glad to hear things are goin' well. At least gettin' better. They sure do look handsum. We'll be sendin' hugs and purrayers fur all.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Raena

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  6. You are so good with the cats John, they're very lucky to have found their way to your home.

    Purrs from the kitties for Tucker.
    Eileen

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  7. It sounds like things are going well for Parker and Tucker. i'm sure the excellent care they're receiving has a lot to do with that. I loved the photos. Both cats look so content and relaxed.

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  8. I hope the adjustments bring the numbers to the level hoped for. Both boys are looking well.

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  9. We believe in the mind and body connection, too. We wish only the best for Parker and Tucker. Our crew sends purrs. x

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  10. They are such cuties, you do a wonderful job monitoring their health.

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  11. Both are so adorable and I am glad that they are doing so well and are so content.

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  12. They really are two delightful boys. Things seem to be progressing nicely. I love that you do the curves at home. Here's hoping the numbers turn out well.

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