9/20 | Darwin: AMPS=137, +2=78, +3=92

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Tasha & Darwin

Tasha & Darwin

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Elated to see a blue this morning - that's a nice change! Crossing my fingers this dosecrease holds him a bit steadier - he's such a bouncy guy! Are there any tips or tricks for helping stopping kitties from bouncing?

We had an incident last night that, I'm very happy to say, seems to have been a minor one. I went to lift Darwin off the top of the cat tower, and he freaked a bit (which he still occasionally does - not a huge fan of being carried or held), and he LEAPED out of my arms before I could catch him. Naturally, he was initially lame on his right rear leg. Ugh! Thankfully I coaxed him out, and was able to manipulate the leg, and make sure he wanted to eat. He seems totally fine this morning :woot:
 
That's a great AMPS!

I can't help with the bouncing question. Just try and keep him in good numbers as much as you can and his body should learn the low numbers aren't that bad. :)
 
Mandy & Rex said:
That's a great AMPS!

I can't help with the bouncing question. Just try and keep him in good numbers as much as you can and his body should learn the low numbers aren't that bad. :)
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Thank you!! I'm hoping that's what he'll do! He still seems to feel great, so I'm figuring we're on the right track!

He's still losing weight (which is good), but had lost quite a bit in the last three weeks, so my vet wants me to monitor that - especially if his numbers stay in the high 200s/low 300s. Fingers crossed today is the start of blues and greens....:nailbiting:
 
+2=78.

Big drop today - feeling thankful that I am off, and can work through this. What should I do - give a LC snack, or try something more? I have some Fancy Feast with gravy, but he's often reluctant to eat it. Would a LC snack be enough t0 " feed the curve" and avoid a bigger drop? I don't think a 78 warrants adding some Karo to FF, right?
 
I have some Friskies Turkey & Chicken w/ Cheese pate that I haven't had to try yet. Only 8% carbs, but more than the FF Classics...he may be more apt to eat that than the FF w/ gravy...
 
Tasha & Darwin said:
+2=78.

Big drop today - feeling thankful that I am off, and can work through this. What should I do - give a LC snack, or try something more? I have some Fancy Feast with gravy, but he's often reluctant to eat it. Would a LC snack be enough t0 " feed the curve" and avoid a bigger drop? I don't think a 78 warrants adding some Karo to FF, right?
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You could give a small LC snack to feed the curve and keep him surfing. Green numbers (above 50 are healing times). Do get a +2.5 if you are nervous and definitely get a +3.

Karo is usually reserved for below 50 on a human metre.
 
Red & Rover (GA) said:
I won't be around (doctor's appointments), but do holler if you are uncomfortable about the way Darwin is dropping or if he drops below 50.
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Thank you so much!! That helps a lot. I didn't want to panic, but want to avoid him dropping too low as he has continued to do that, and then take a decrease only to need an increase again, lol. Fingers crossed!!!
 
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