My doc doc visit.

*eyes wide open, running in* I just got back from the doc doc....yes, my meowmy pulled a really sneaky and fast one on me this morning. Here I was just chillaxin' and enjoying my morning and the next thing I knew, my meowmy came in to give me my shot of insulin and my potassium tablet... THEN, she picked me up. I am thinking she is going to give me lots of love and kisses... NOT... she put ME into that prison carrier! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I purrtested loudly.

The morning actually got off to an even more bizzare start. Meowmy went straight to my litter box and started taking pictures of my deposits. I KNOW! WEIRD! I was wondering why she was taking pictures of THAT! I surely hope she doesn't plan to frame it.

I noticed that the camera with THOSE pictures went to the doc doc with us. Oh, yes, she captured Baby G, too. I think Baby G had figured out something was about to happen because she hid.

When we got to the doc doc's, I was weighed. My weight was 14.1 pounds which is exactly what it was last Thursday. Then, they took me back into the examining room and the vampires came it. They asked if my meowmy minded if they drew my blood in there. Meowmy said she did not mind. Meowmy said I was purrfect and so did Sandy and Leslie. They told my meowmy that I am one of the best patients in their practice. *puffs out chest*

My doc doc came in and told Meowmy that my glucose had jumped to 420 since last week but is thinking that my old insulin was somewhat inert. I only started the new bottle yesterday so it really hasn't had enough time to show positive results.

My meowmy says the past two days I have been drinking a whole lot more water and making MUCH bigger deposits in my litter box. When my meowmy showed my doc doc and the girls my deposits, they all agreed that my output was VERY impressive. We need to get this thing in check ASAP.

I have to go back on Monday morning at 8 AM. I am to come in fasting... I am fast, why should I come in fasting? WHAT is fasting? I hope I will like it. Also, on Sunday evening, my meowmy is to give me a second unit... but that is the only day I am to get 1 unit of insulin twice a day. Dr. Booker says I have a real sensitivity to the human insulin and react purrty quickly. We don't want to make me head in the reverse order by my receiving too much.

I will have a great weekend and maybe I can find a really great hiding spot before Monday morning.

1:33 PM EST ~

Meowmy says we furgot to mention normal levels of glucose. The normal blood glucose level is in cats is 80-120 mg/dL (4.4-6.6 mmol/L). Diabetic cats often have levels over 400 (22), or even 600 mg/dL (33 mmol/L).

A cat’s blood glucose level can be influenced by excitement. "Stress hyperglycemia" can result from a ride in an automobile and a visit to the veterinary hospital, especially in an excitable cat. Dr. Booker thinks that with my stress factors involved, that my problem this time may have been triggered by the two days of THOSE workmen here in MY home and the stress of a doc doc visit on the second day of THOSE workmen bothering me.

11:30 PM EST ~

Wilson J. Scooter sent my furmily and me a purrty heart. He said, "Hey Hooch and family... thanks for the shiny trophy It will sit proudly on my mantle. Love, Wilson J"

Meowmy heard an update on the kitty that was thrown from a- van.

Meowmy was just listening to the noon news and they reported on the little kitty who was tossed from a car earlier this week. It seems that the doc doc has said that the little guy will lose his leg and they were asking for donations to help defray costs. The hospital is treating the little guy for free and is hoping to place him in a loving home.

It seems that the man who saved this little guy has a questionable record but who cares? He saved the little guy. After Meowmy read about the man who saved him, she doesn't think that he should get the little guy but is glad he save the little kitty.

Here is the link to the news article ~

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/2350 2504/detail.html

*note*
You must close the space between the 2350 and 2504 to view the link. Make it 23502504 to view the link.

A thank you heart from a new angel named Marvin.

A sweet new angel named Marvin sent my furmily and me a beautifur heart. He said, "Thanks for the condolences Hooch and family. It's nice to know at such a sad time that we've got great pals here on Catster. Purrs Angel Marvie" Marvin, we are all so sorry you had to go to the Bridge at such a young and tender age.

My meowmy was listening to the local TV news and heard about a little orange kitty who was tossed out of a car on I-85 in our area. A witness saw it and stopped to rescue the kitty and took the injured kitty to a local hospital. The little guy was furry cute and they have named him lucky. Meowmy said that the doc doc said he will have to have surgery. Meowmy will be listening for more news tomorrow on this little guy.

A thank you heart from Norman and his furmily.

Norman and his precious furmily sent my furmily and me a beautifur heart. They said, "Many heartfelt thanks for your kindness and always being there when we need moral support, it means the world to us. Love Normy and family"

POP from Angel Mipo.

My sweet furiend Angel Mipo sent me the power of the paw. He said, "just need to touch base with my good buddy Hooch, and send you a PoP that the diabetic episode is just a temporary setback. Mom's been very busy as she and a friend founded a nonprofit to have a lowcost s/n clinic in town. kitty hugs, Mipo BFF!" Thank you, Mipo for always being there for me. You ARE a special angel... and so is your meowmy!

A thank you heart from Angel Harvey.

Sweet Angel Harvey sent my furmily and me a beautifur heart. He said, "Thank you for thinking of me on my bridge day, it was so kind of you as always. It means the world to us to have friends like you and your family. Love Harvey"

I had a surprise doc doc visit this morning.

Hiss, spit, poofer and, YES, even poo... you heard me. I had to go on a surprise visit to the doc doc this morning. For the past week, my meowmy says I have been drinking more and producing more "pee" in my litterbox. She thought she was imagining it, at first. I am still eating like a champ and am always hungry. Last night my meowmy spoke to Hazel Lucy's meowmy and she asked if Meowmy had weighed me. Meowmy had not but after talking with Hazel Lucy's meowmy, my meowmy decided to weigh me. So, according to her scales I was 13.5. That was enough to make my meowmy decide to surprise and shock me with a visit to the doc doc this morning.

When I arrived, they weighed me. I weighed in at 14.1 pounds on their scales. Meowmy says that is better than 13.5 on hers but it is still a loss of .5 from my 14.6 on the 21st of April. I had a normal Fructosamine on the 21st. Meowmy asked the techs to do a glucose today to check and it came back 384... so I has to see Dr. Elliot because this is Dr. Booker's Thursday through Saturday off. Dr. Elliot came in and talked with Meowmy and he suggested that I start back with 1 unit of my Lantus per day and come back for recheck in a week. He said that it is possible that this is only a temporary setback and that I may again be able to get off insulin. We will just have to wait and see.

Boy, the upset I got with those workmen surely did do a number on me and my system. My pawrents had better not have to have anyone else come to do work around here!

On May 4th, we lost a very dear and very special furiend named Tommy. He was called to the Rainbow Bridge. He fought a valiant fight with FeLV but that FeLV monster won the battle. Tommy and his furmily have our deepest sympathy and want to tell you that you took a piece of all of our hearts with you on your Bridge journey. You lived an all too short life but you lived it to the fullest and it was so full of love from your furmily and from so many others.

6:05 PM EST ~

Harry and his wonderpurr furmily sent me a healing heart. They said, "We are keeping our fingers and paws crossed that you not feeling well is just temporary and that you can go off of insulin for good soon! Lots and lots of love and purrs coming your way, Harry, Albie, and Family"

A sweet thank you from Angel Simba.

Angel Simba sent me a sombrero. He said, "Thank you SO mewy much, Hooch! I'm mewy lucky to have furiends like you. I am also lucky to have catnip cake. Duck! Food fight! MOL! Purrs and glomps, Simba" *ducks so he doesn't get hit by the food*

A thank you from The Bush Furs.

The Bush Furs sent me a heart. They said, "Hooch, Thank you for the Wonderful Cupcake and Rose!! You are so sweet!! Friends like you make everyday special. Love, The Bushes
Hugs

I am back to normal in my eating and sad purrs for two new- angels.

Meowmy is smiling today because I seem to be back to my hungry self. She even told me she needs to take me back to the doc doc to check my weight. NOOOOOOOOO! I don't think she will because she will be too fearful that it will set me off into IBD distress again. Whew.

Yesterday, Cocoa and his furmily sent me a fun tree. They said, "Dear Hooch~ We are so sorry that we missed your DDP honor on Sunday. We hope that you had a fun time celebrating and always know how much we love you. Glad to hear that you're starting to eat again. Love~ Cocoa & Co. xoxo"

It is a GREAT day!

I do have sad purrs for two kitties who sadly had to go to the Bridge. Godspeed to Bo, who made his Bridge journey yesterday and Stinker, who made his Bridge journey today. Please remember their grieving pawrents. *bows head in silence*