I want to take Indigo to the veterinary for a new fructosimine test. Lately, she has been carrying a lot of litter about with her - between her paw pads, I suspect - even bringing it to bed at night, which is exasperating. After this had been done for three nights, the reason why the litter was clinging to her more now than before occurred to me.
If her insulin dose is no longer controlling her diabetes, it would increase the amount of glucose being released by her body through her urine, making it stickier. I have noticed recently that Indie’s water-consumption has gone up, another sign of diabetes - or, in this instance - of less control over it. She is a difficult patient from whom to draw blood, so I have been able to test her only once in the last week, but it registered a higher number than has been the case in the past.
All these symptoms indicate that her current dosage of insulin is now too low. Because she is tough to test at home, a fructosimine exam is necessary. I hope to take her in to the hospital soon.
Best wishes sweet Indigo. We understand you won't like going, but it could make things better.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with that. I hope she'll soon be stabilized again.
ReplyDeleteBoy, I'm impressed that you picked up on her symptoms so quickly! I'll look forward to hearing the results of the fructosimine test. Good luck Indigo.
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ReplyDeleteOh no. Poor girl and you as well.
ReplyDeleteI hope all works out well for you sweetie!
ReplyDeleteWell, shucks.
ReplyDeleteYour logic is sound, John.