Duchess

[cjsmith]

Preliminary update from the blood lab: glucose high. I don't have a number on that nor do I have an "upshot" (insulin required or not). The rest of the report will arrive Monday, including stuff like thyroid numbers.

I've already told my vet that if she's diabetic I'll want to switch to a veterinarian closer to where I live. He suggested I ask the emergency clinics for a recommendation. "They usually know," he said. "As these animals come in they know whether a vet's any good." I bet that's excellent advice.

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[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Mmm, good idea. Last night I thought of the pet sitters I usually use and thought "I'll call them and ask whether they've ever cared for a diabetic cat." Then I didn't. Asking at the vet's office is a good thought. Thanks.

[tryslora]

Our vet has a pet sitter they recommend who does shots and meds and handles diabetic cats. Definitely check with your vet.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I'll do that, once I switch vets to one in my area. (SOME things at least are going to get easier. No more 25-minute-one-way trips to the vet's!)