Help for Molly #3

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  1. Adrienne & Molly (GA)

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    Ok she’s 40 min late will that matter?
     
  2. Kris & Teasel

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    Good point. Is her appetite less than it should be, Adrienne?
     
  3. Kris & Teasel

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    Not a problem.
     
  4. MrWorfMen's Mom

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    Ok problem solved. Sorry was off trying to figure out what to feed a fussy geriatric feline!
    You can shoot a bit earlier tomorrow by 15 or 30 minutes. Does that work for your schedule?
     
  5. Kris & Teasel

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    I think you mean later, Linda. ;)
     
  6. MrWorfMen's Mom

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    No. :DIf she is late tonight, then shot could be given 15 to 30 minutes earlier than tonight, tomorrow morning to get back to regular shot time.
     
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  7. Adrienne & Molly (GA)

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    Ok so I gave her 1 unit
    Test her at +2
    Same time tomorrow morning for insulin?
     
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  8. Adrienne & Molly (GA)

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    So at 6 am? Tonight was 640
     
  9. MrWorfMen's Mom

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    Let me re-phrase that......since shot is 40 minutes late tonight, if need be, to get back to your regular shot time, you can give insulin 15 to 30 minutes earlier. So you can given insulin between 06:10 and 06:25 am tomorrow.
     
  10. Adrienne & Molly (GA)

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    Ok perfect then the evening can be at 6? Curious why she’s not that hungry? Husband came home from camp. Been with him quite a bit. Maybe that’s why?
     
  11. Kris & Teasel

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    Sorry - my mistake. :confused:
     
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  12. Kris & Teasel

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    Yes. Give the evening dose tomorrow at 6 PM. I apologize for confusing the situation ... :banghead:
     
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  13. Adrienne & Molly (GA)

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    That’s ok I’m glad I asked. I remember the vet mentioning it before. What’s wrong with her appetite?
     
  14. Kris & Teasel

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    I only asked because you said she wasn't interested in FF and had only a few treats and kibbles. With diabetics you need to know they'll eat even a little when you give insulin. With cats in general you need to watch their eating habits because they can't go long without food before getting ill - doubly so for a diabetic.
     
  15. Kris & Teasel

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    Tomorrow morning you can start a new thread "Help for Molly #4". :)
     
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  16. Adrienne & Molly (GA)

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    She ate a little kibble and her treats that’s it. I left FF out last night. She didn’t touch it, thought about leaving a little kibble in her dish tonight? Start new thread tomorrow
     
  17. MrWorfMen's Mom

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    With Molly seeing better BG numbers, she may not be as hungry as she was before. Diabetics don't process their food efficiently but as they get better regulated their appetite tends to reduce to more normal levels. While we have become used to their insatiable appetites, we think they are eating poorly when in fact they may just be getting back to normal. Juts keep an eye on her so you know she is eating.
    It s fine to leave a little kibble out for her to munch on should she need it tonight.
     
  18. Adrienne & Molly (GA)

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    Ok she just ate a little of her FF and her freeze dried treats. I’m so use to her eating a lot.
     
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  19. Adrienne & Molly (GA)

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    Thread Molly #4 has been added
     
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