Guest grey_dreams Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Last Thursday Zuki left us. My cat was diagnosed with diabetes two weeks ago. She's getting two insulin injections everyday, and today I got her in for her first glucose curve test. I took Zariel along because he has a mole that grew on his back leg in just the last month, and yesterday it started bleeding. The vet confirmed it is a melanoma and I had to leave him there for the surgery to remove it. She said that if they take very wide margins, the chance for spreading is very low. We won't know exactly what it is until the pathology report comes in. I am so grateful for any prayers and well wishes you can send for my beloved babies at the vet today. This is Zariel: 118 by grey_dreams, on Flickr This is Zola: Zola by grey_dreams, on Flickr Always a bright flame in our hearts, my beloved Zuki: 108 by grey_dreams, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Look at that beautiful kissy spot on Zariel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Amen to when it rains it pours! Sorry you're going through this, that seems to be the way of it sometimes! Good and happy thoughts coming your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Such beautiful critters! I have a very soft spot for Torts and love that just-sucked-a-lemon look a lot of them have, lol. Your Zola is a little darling as is Zariel ~~ gorgeous! I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Zuki and my thoughts and prayers are with you and hope all will soon be well. Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thinking good thoughts for your sweet babies. Love that spot on the top of Zariel's head - perfect for kissing. I used to have a torti that looked just like your Zola. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Good thoughts coming your way for your babies. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'm sorry that all this is happening so soon after losing Zuki . Many positive thoughts and well wishes for your beautiful Zariel and Zola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2dogs4cats Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 So sorry. Hugs to you. (If you don't already, buy insulin at Walmart. Much cheaper than anywhere else). I also heard that some cats can be controlled with diet and supplements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thank you everyone for your incredible support and good wishes for my babies. So sorry. Hugs to you. (If you don't already, buy insulin at Walmart. Much cheaper than anywhere else). I also heard that some cats can be controlled with diet and supplements. I bought the insulin (glargine, tradename Lantus) at Walgreens, as the vet recommended. It is the human insulin, and enough for a years supply for a cat. What supplements have you heard about? I've done a little searching on this topic, but haven't yet done an in-depth research of it, so if you could point me in the right direction I would be grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madredhare Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sending good thoughts your way. My foster just had a spot removed from his leg last week and it was pre-cancerous. With good margins, Zariel should do well. Will be thinking of you!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sending good thoughts and prayers for Zariel and Zola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 So sorry. Hugs to you. (If you don't already, buy insulin at Walmart. Much cheaper than anywhere else). I also heard that some cats can be controlled with diet and supplements. Wal-mart Novalin-N human insulin is now $17.88. Brand name is almost $70 at Kroger. Syringes are $12.88 per hundred. It's a huge difference and we're closing in on 3 years with it. How many units are you using? Prayers the margins are clean. You'll get used to giving the shots in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sending lots of wishes for Zola and Zariel...things just have to get brighter for you Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Wal-mart Novalin-N human insulin is now $17.88. Brand name is almost $70 at Kroger. Syringes are $12.88 per hundred. It's a huge difference and we're closing in on 3 years with it. How many units are you using? Prayers the margins are clean. You'll get used to giving the shots in no time. The Lantus (glargine) is a 10-ml bottle of 100 u/ml, and she gets one unit per injection. The bottle is enough for just shy of one year and cost $160 from Walgreens. I've been reading that, at least for cats, Lantus is the one that gives the best possibility for remission, so I don't mind that is was more expensive. Next time I buy a 100-count box of needles though, I probably won't be going back to Walgreens (almost $30 for the box). The tech called to say Zariel is out of surgery and that he's doing well. I get to talk to the vet later when I go pick up both my babies. Thanks Pam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2dogs4cats Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thank you everyone for your incredible support and good wishes for my babies. So sorry. Hugs to you. (If you don't already, buy insulin at Walmart. Much cheaper than anywhere else). I also heard that some cats can be controlled with diet and supplements. I bought the insulin (glargine, tradename Lantus) at Walgreens, as the vet recommended. It is the human insulin, and enough for a years supply for a cat. What supplements have you heard about? I've done a little searching on this topic, but haven't yet done an in-depth research of it, so if you could point me in the right direction I would be grateful. Ok, I don't know about Lantus. I buy Humulin N at Walmart for $25, everywhere else, it was $80. How do you buy a year's supply? I thought they were only sold in viles. The viles are only good for 30-60 days once punctured and if kept refrigerated. Rehmannia and I know there are other supplements. A holisic vet would be able to help you, It depends on what type of diabetes and if it was caught early. Also some cats can go into remission. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Ok, I don't know about Lantus. I buy Humulin N at Walmart for $25, everywhere else, it was $80. How do you buy a year's supply? I thought they were only sold in viles. The viles are only good for 30-60 days once punctured and if kept refrigerated. Rehmannia and I know there are other supplements. A holisic vet would be able to help you, It depends on what type of diabetes and if it was caught early. Also some cats can go into remission. Good luck! Yes, it is a glass vial with a rubber septum. Thanks for the heads-up about the expiration date. The vet only told me to keep it cold and that I could keep using the same bottle. Now I'm going to really check this out to see if it's ok to use past a month or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2dogs4cats Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Ok, I don't know about Lantus. I buy Humulin N at Walmart for $25, everywhere else, it was $80. How do you buy a year's supply? I thought they were only sold in viles. The viles are only good for 30-60 days once punctured and if kept refrigerated. Rehmannia and I know there are other supplements. A holisic vet would be able to help you, It depends on what type of diabetes and if it was caught early. Also some cats can go into remission. Good luck! Yes, it is a glass vial with a rubber septum. Thanks for the heads-up about the expiration date. The vet only told me to keep it cold and that I could keep using the same bottle. Now I'm going to really check this out to see if it's ok to use past a month or two. Hmmmm...maybe Lantus is different, but I haven't heard of any Insulin lasting that long. I know that some pet owners push it and use the bottle for 6 months, but they test to make sure it's still working. I think the companies don't guarantee potency after 30 days. I am surprised your vet said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Good thoughts for your pets. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 We are back from the vet. They did a chest x-ray of Zariel, and his lungs and chest are clear. He has a pretty big chunk out of the back of his leg and a 3.5-inch incision with stiches. The mole was about 0.75 inches, so it seems they got wide margins. Poor baby he is whining softly I am sure it hurts. He has antibiotics and antiinflammatories to take. The pathologist report should arrive in about a week. Zola is doing well with the Lantus insulin and only needs one shot per day now. We have to retest in 30 days. I asked the vet about the 28-day expiration (as you suggested) that I also found written on the bottle. She said that it is ok to use up to 8 months maximum (provided it is never out of the refrigerator long and a new sterile needle is used each time). The vet has a diabetic cat (George, he lives at the clinic) and she's worked out this protocol with him, and he has gone into remission. I will plan to buy a new bottle in 6 months. Thanks everyone for your prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :candle for both your babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sending lots of well wishes!! Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sending lots and lots of prayers and healing thoughts for Zariel and Zola. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 That's a lot to deal with. I hope Zariel's surgery goes well and Zola does well on her new regime. They're both gorgeous. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thinking of you, Zola, and Zariel and hoping for wide, clean margins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Good thoughts for Zola and Zariel. I'm glad they did get clean margins. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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