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by basketkase 07 Jun 2020 ( edited Jun 09'20 14:15 )
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Haven't been here in a bit.....I started taking in some embroidery work.....trying to get enough for Sammi's vet bill😿.....we are having a tough time getting his sugar down....we are increasing his dose tonight per Andi....his sugar was 450 about 4 hours after his shot....so we continue to try to get the dose right......pray we get there soon, poor guy is not very happy right now.....

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by crafter2243 07 Jun 2020
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Poor baby. I am so sorry he is having such a hard time. Hope you can figure it out soon.
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by pennifold 07 Jun 2020
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Oh! dear Vicki, I do hope that the treatment works for Sammi. Don't overdo your work too much, love Chris
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
No, I won't......have to keep my wits about me to help him through this.....
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by 02kar 07 Jun 2020
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And mama isn't to happy about Sammi's condition right now. I'm so sorry Sammi is having such a tough time. My prayers are going up for you and Sammi.
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
Thanks so much, Karen....
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by sdrise 07 Jun 2020
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I Know you will get there. I have a god friend who is going through the same thing with her Jasper. Jasper was one of my babies a few years ago. It has taken a while for her to get the right dose. Jasper is finally doing better. Hang in there. I am praying for you both... HUGS
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
Omg, thank you Suzanne.....I really needed to hear this.....we don't know anyone else with a diabetic cat, and Andi has not dealt with one either, so we feel so unsupported.....we were instructed to increase his dose a smidgen from 2 units to 2.25 units.....we started that on Saturday so hope to see a bit of improvement soon....I don't know if his IBS is a contributing factor either.....ugh! Right now we are giving him 12 mg of cerenia every other day and that is keeping his vomiting and diarrhea under control......he hasn't had an IBS episode since this protocol.....whes!
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by dailylaundry 07 Jun 2020
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Poor Sammi - I so hope you are able to regulate his dosage so you are able to his sugar numbers come down!! Please set us know how he is doing - prayers and hugs, Laura
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
Thanks, Laura....he is such a precious boy.....
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by asterixsew 07 Jun 2020
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Well I don’t know what vets bills are like with you but there high in the UK. I’m sure that all will settle down with Sammi and you will become less stressed and that Sammi feels better. Obviously a trying time for you and him. Take care and good luck
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
Thank you.....it is out of control everywhere.....it was almost $600 to diagnose diabetes.....not including meds.....I will do whatever I have to for him and go without myself!
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by gramsbear 07 Jun 2020
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So So Sorry for Sammi and you both!... Will be Praying to the Mighty Dr. for youns!...Hugs, Judy...
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
Thank you, Judy!
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by dragonflyer 07 Jun 2020
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Poor Sammi...hope all gets better soon...
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
Thanks, Kim
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by bemara 07 Jun 2020
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I hope that you can fix the sugar values, poor Sammi. My veterinarian's calculations bring me also around the sleep, unfortunately, my new cat is very ill, unfortunately, I understand you too well, hugs Maria
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
I know, this may be why so many people surrender their pets to humane society as they can't afford their care...it is a shame and don't know what the answer is😿
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by sewtired 08 Jun 2020
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So sorry to hear things aren't going so well. I believe there are some websites that you may be able to reach out to to get help with the vet bills. I'm expecting a large vet bill soon. On the 10th we will be trying to take in 5 kittens that a feral cat (that we have been feeding) has brought to our back deck to get a wellness check and maybe some vaccinations. The next week we need to try to trap her and get her in to be spayed. I'm going to ask if they have a group discount. Good luck with Sammy. Our Sam is not happy about our new dependents. He is immune compromised, so we haven't been able to let them in.
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by basketkase 08 Jun 2020
Awww....bless your heart...we have a TNR program here supported by PAWS and sometimes it is $5 for each and sometimes free.....check with your local rescue groups and see what is available to you.....
by sewtired 08 Jun 2020
Thanks, my main concern is being able to grab them all and get them in. Hope things are going better with Sammi.
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by lbrow 08 Jun 2020
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Hope you get it stabilized soon Vicki!
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by basketkase 09 Jun 2020
Thanks, Lillian.......am not a quitter, that is for sure!
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by noah 09 Jun 2020
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Ah dear Lord please touch this dear ladies animal. When they hurt we hurt . Please, Lord, help him Amen
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by basketkase 09 Jun 2020
Oh, Carolyn......thank you for the loving prayer!! Brought tears to my eyes!
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by sharonleekesner 09 Jun 2020
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We certainly do face a lot of challenges in our lives, but know others care and prayers are being said. Caring is sharing.
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by basketkase 09 Jun 2020
Thank you.......we do have a lot to be thankful for and we are certainly blessed...