tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post4379742033154996667..comments2024-03-28T15:02:05.645-07:00Comments on I Have Three Cats: The Curious Case of the Vanishing NumbersJohn Bellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-69735837847504678822017-08-17T19:05:57.355-07:002017-08-17T19:05:57.355-07:00That is good news John! I hope Parker continues t...That is good news John! I hope Parker continues to do well and enjoy his return to playful anticsSakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-68574576956700021182017-08-17T09:37:16.993-07:002017-08-17T09:37:16.993-07:00glad he is feeling better and we have high hopes f...glad he is feeling better and we have high hopes for the curve this weekend....like others have expressed, it certainly sounds plausible that other issues with his teeth could affect his numbersRandom Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-23654692803897390212017-08-17T08:32:45.389-07:002017-08-17T08:32:45.389-07:00That IS encouraging.That IS encouraging.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-38543931184739964312017-08-17T08:18:53.066-07:002017-08-17T08:18:53.066-07:00He is quite patient with me; not as patient as Tuc...He is quite patient with me; not as patient as Tucker, but I'm lucky with both of them.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-51753694439173936752017-08-17T08:08:18.902-07:002017-08-17T08:08:18.902-07:00Thank you. I'm fortunate to have these furry r...Thank you. I'm fortunate to have these furry roommates.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-14695701826232988772017-08-17T04:24:07.334-07:002017-08-17T04:24:07.334-07:00Parker is more than fortunate to have you as his D...Parker is more than fortunate to have you as his Dad...written with complete sincerity.Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-49446192591649504202017-08-16T18:52:55.653-07:002017-08-16T18:52:55.653-07:00Poor little Parker. I cannot imagine having needle...Poor little Parker. I cannot imagine having needles and blood drawn, but he really seems to be quite tolerant of the proding. Please keep us updated after the weekend's curve test. I hope this is the start of his levels stabilizing. Eileen (missing Jessica very much)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05139009582829996379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-34829117176757608952017-08-16T17:41:31.012-07:002017-08-16T17:41:31.012-07:00Yay for Parker! Sounds like he's already feeli...Yay for Parker! Sounds like he's already feeling better!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807487427206982481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-8901279999389014442017-08-16T17:30:35.494-07:002017-08-16T17:30:35.494-07:00I figured infection would accetuate Parker's p...I figured infection would accetuate Parker's problems, if not his actual diabetes. At the very least, as you write, the orange fellow is feeling better.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-22582322730230216492017-08-16T17:29:44.594-07:002017-08-16T17:29:44.594-07:00That amount was higher than the vet wanted to give...That amount was higher than the vet wanted to give Parker, so we are still working on a healthier number for the orange boy. From the comments I've received, I think my theory that infection may have affected his diabetes may be valid. But how much he will improve now is still an open question.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-7532965726485415882017-08-16T16:57:31.911-07:002017-08-16T16:57:31.911-07:00It's interesting after reading about kitty dia...It's interesting after reading about kitty diabetes that infections i.e.: low grade such as dental and pain can drive numbers up. His mouth may have been uncomfortable or had a low grade chronic infection of the gums which is now resolved. Or he may just be so delighted and unstressed knowing he is home again. Keep up the good work both of you. Note: 5.5 u in Parker's case raises red flags in all the caretakers of diabetic kitties. Glad you're not going with it.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172029625828982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-54992047945790466512017-08-16T16:53:03.820-07:002017-08-16T16:53:03.820-07:00It will be interesting to see what Parker's cu...It will be interesting to see what Parker's curve shows this weekend. I am not at all surprised about the change in his blood sugars, nor about his increased activity level. In diabetic humans, infections can cause problems with blood sugar regulation, so I assume the same would go for diabetic cats. Since Parker had several teeth removed, the source of infection was eliminated, so his blood sugars stabilized. After my Joey had all of his teeth removed, I noticed quite a change in his personality, his activity level, his eating, and even an improvement in his coat. So I would expect the same for Parker. After all, he's feeling better.Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993528390901569340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-25501038778249055672017-08-16T16:12:28.003-07:002017-08-16T16:12:28.003-07:00I am glad Parker's numbers are improving. Sorr...I am glad Parker's numbers are improving. Sorry about needing the glucose curve again, but it is needed.pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-17825714746265926142017-08-16T14:45:57.362-07:002017-08-16T14:45:57.362-07:00When I was diabetic I hated testing myself! Oh poo...When I was diabetic I hated testing myself! Oh poor Parker. I feel for you this weekend.ANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-29209879219521112532017-08-16T12:39:19.048-07:002017-08-16T12:39:19.048-07:00A very interesting situation indeed! You'll ha...A very interesting situation indeed! You'll have to update us after the weekend's curve. Regardless of what happens with his insulin, it's terrific that he feels so good and has been zooming around and playing energetically. That does your heart good, I'm sure. :-) Fuzzy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505853082591216696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-61138088484727951992017-08-16T12:07:52.334-07:002017-08-16T12:07:52.334-07:00Our Zoe was diagnosed as diabetic and was on insul...Our Zoe was diagnosed as diabetic and was on insulin. Then she had 3 teeth removed, went into remission and has been fine for 2 years now.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-66059042892239354502017-08-16T12:00:21.014-07:002017-08-16T12:00:21.014-07:00Certainly hope Parker's number stay lower! He...Certainly hope Parker's number stay lower! He's a handsome guy.Eastside Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707701446222007049noreply@blogger.com