Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
I'll post more in a few minutes, but I just want to confirm that I'll be shooting .1 tonight instead of a drop. If anyone has input, I'm shooting at 6:00.
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11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +3 108 +3.5 55 +4 53 +4.5 65 +5 74
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julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Re: 11/18 Mikey AMPS 301 +11 335 Dose Question
I think that's just about now, and yes, that's what i thought you were going to do.
I'm wondering if it would be helpful for you to move to a slightly higher low carb food in order to be able to get enough insulin into him to keep him in good numbers for a while. What carb % are you feeding him now?
I think that's just about now, and yes, that's what i thought you were going to do.
I'm wondering if it would be helpful for you to move to a slightly higher low carb food in order to be able to get enough insulin into him to keep him in good numbers for a while. What carb % are you feeding him now?
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327
That sounds like it may be a good idea, if we can get Mikey to cooperate, and that's a big if! His current food is FF Turkey and Giblets aka Kitty Crack. It's the only flavor of the classics that he will eat. Mikey hates chicken (He won't even eat boiled or baked chicken cubes.) and beef, and I won't let him have seafood, because of a previous episode of cystitis. Say it with me... BRAT! The FF turkey and giblets is only 3% carbs, so there's room for increase there. But how do we convince him of that!!!!
That sounds like it may be a good idea, if we can get Mikey to cooperate, and that's a big if! His current food is FF Turkey and Giblets aka Kitty Crack. It's the only flavor of the classics that he will eat. Mikey hates chicken (He won't even eat boiled or baked chicken cubes.) and beef, and I won't let him have seafood, because of a previous episode of cystitis. Say it with me... BRAT! The FF turkey and giblets is only 3% carbs, so there's room for increase there. But how do we convince him of that!!!!
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Re: 11/18 Mikey AMPS 301 +11 335 Dose Question
:lol: I'd never call him a brat - but as his mom, you can! ;-)
good question on how to convince him! I'll leave that up to you! You might check that list at http://www.catinfo.org and see if you can find something in the 7-8% range to switch him to that would work. That's what I would do next. He's so close - I'd guess he just needs to spend some more time in the 50-120 range so his pancreas can heal and sputter back to work!
:lol: I'd never call him a brat - but as his mom, you can! ;-)
good question on how to convince him! I'll leave that up to you! You might check that list at http://www.catinfo.org and see if you can find something in the 7-8% range to switch him to that would work. That's what I would do next. He's so close - I'd guess he just needs to spend some more time in the 50-120 range so his pancreas can heal and sputter back to work!
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382
It looks like Friskies has turkey flavored foods that are 5% and 8%. I wonder if the Feline Gourmet would consider eating either of those.
It looks like Friskies has turkey flavored foods that are 5% and 8%. I wonder if the Feline Gourmet would consider eating either of those.
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382
A bunch of members say their cats prefer the Friskies over FF.
Good luck with the increase.
A bunch of members say their cats prefer the Friskies over FF.
Good luck with the increase.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218
The Brat is dropping too fast, of course. Feeding some LC. Can I write him a detention???
The Brat is dropping too fast, of course. Feeding some LC. Can I write him a detention???
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218
Perhaps he's watching too much adventure reality TV.
Perhaps he's watching too much adventure reality TV.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108
What a stinker!!!!! Look at these BGs! Argh!!!! I gave more LC. Do I wait til he hits 50 to give HC or slow him down with it. Where can I get a lobotomy?
What a stinker!!!!! Look at these BGs! Argh!!!! I gave more LC. Do I wait til he hits 50 to give HC or slow him down with it. Where can I get a lobotomy?
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108
What a stinkear! Those folds are well named. :lol: I'd test again in 1/2 hour. You could always give him a drizzle of HC on his LC to sort of make MC.
What a stinkear! Those folds are well named. :lol: I'd test again in 1/2 hour. You could always give him a drizzle of HC on his LC to sort of make MC.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108
OK, I fed him a little of each. It will be time to test again in about 10 minutes.
OK, I fed him a little of each. It will be time to test again in about 10 minutes.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108 +3.5 55
55! I gave some HC/gravy. Is it time for honey? I can assure you it's time for chocolate.
55! I gave some HC/gravy. Is it time for honey? I can assure you it's time for chocolate.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108 +3.5 55
We have TJ not too terribly far. Maybe I can get there over the weekend. Meanwhile, Mikey has it full, despite not eating the meat with the gravy. My gut said to do the honey, so I did.
We have TJ not too terribly far. Maybe I can get there over the weekend. Meanwhile, Mikey has it full, despite not eating the meat with the gravy. My gut said to do the honey, so I did.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108 +3.5 55
So, I have to work all day tomorrow. I'm not so sure I'm comfortable giving Mikey a .1 dose when I'm going to be gone after this performance. I know he's going to bounce too. What on earth should I do?
So, I have to work all day tomorrow. I'm not so sure I'm comfortable giving Mikey a .1 dose when I'm going to be gone after this performance. I know he's going to bounce too. What on earth should I do?
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108 +3.5 55
oh my. we need a plan D for Mikey. He is proving to be difficult!
the one thing i am pretty certain of is that you can't shoot and leave him when he is so sensitive like this until a new plan has been worked out. There's no "ok it's all good to shoot" number for Mr. Mikey at this point. I think I"d skip again in the morning and get something higher carb and try from there.
oh my. we need a plan D for Mikey. He is proving to be difficult!
the one thing i am pretty certain of is that you can't shoot and leave him when he is so sensitive like this until a new plan has been worked out. There's no "ok it's all good to shoot" number for Mr. Mikey at this point. I think I"d skip again in the morning and get something higher carb and try from there.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108 +3.5 55
So you think skip not go back to 1 drop? He's definitely driving me nuts. At least I'm not completely panic stricken this time, only partly panic stricken. Must be the 38 pieces of chocolate.
So you think skip not go back to 1 drop? He's definitely driving me nuts. At least I'm not completely panic stricken this time, only partly panic stricken. Must be the 38 pieces of chocolate.
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +1 382 +2 218 +3 108 +3.5 55
oh, hmmm. didn't consider going back to the one drop. i don't have his ss open anymore, but last time when you went from 0.1u to one drop in the next consecutive cycle, didn't he still drop too low?
he's not following the book - i'm not sure i have a brilliant idea. in fact, i'm pretty sure I don't have a brilliant idea. :lol:
let's see if someone else has a thought about it.
oh, hmmm. didn't consider going back to the one drop. i don't have his ss open anymore, but last time when you went from 0.1u to one drop in the next consecutive cycle, didn't he still drop too low?
he's not following the book - i'm not sure i have a brilliant idea. in fact, i'm pretty sure I don't have a brilliant idea. :lol:
let's see if someone else has a thought about it.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +3 108 +3.5 55 +4 53
+53. Still dropping slightly. More honey coming up.
+53. Still dropping slightly. More honey coming up.
Amy&TrixieCat
Member Since 2011
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +3 108 +3.5 55 +4 53
Given what Mikey is showing tonight, I think I'm inclined to agree with Julie's suggestion of skipping tomorrow morning since you have to work all day and won't be able to monitor, just in case there is some leftover action from tonight's shot. Then I would probably go back to 1 drop tomorrow evening. That's just my 2 cents...Mikey definitely does have a mind of his own, so I won't be surprised if others have different ideas!
Given what Mikey is showing tonight, I think I'm inclined to agree with Julie's suggestion of skipping tomorrow morning since you have to work all day and won't be able to monitor, just in case there is some leftover action from tonight's shot. Then I would probably go back to 1 drop tomorrow evening. That's just my 2 cents...Mikey definitely does have a mind of his own, so I won't be surprised if others have different ideas!
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +3 108 +3.5 55 +4 53
Thank you, Julie and Amy. Mike is definitely one of a kind. He's considering a visit to his Auntie Marje and Cousin Gracie!
Can someone please review what I need to do for the rest of the night to keep him safe? I will test again at 10:30. If he's rising, do I give any more honey? He is too full for food. When Mikey is full, he is done. Period. The End. Brat. I know he gets honey if he's down again. I test again to be sure he's rising. If he rises twice in a row, I go to bed? Do I have to get up and test him in the night?
PS Send more chocolate. :lol:
Thank you, Julie and Amy. Mike is definitely one of a kind. He's considering a visit to his Auntie Marje and Cousin Gracie!
Can someone please review what I need to do for the rest of the night to keep him safe? I will test again at 10:30. If he's rising, do I give any more honey? He is too full for food. When Mikey is full, he is done. Period. The End. Brat. I know he gets honey if he's down again. I test again to be sure he's rising. If he rises twice in a row, I go to bed? Do I have to get up and test him in the night?
PS Send more chocolate. :lol:
Amy&TrixieCat
Member Since 2011
Re: 11/18 Mikey PMPS 327 +3 108 +3.5 55 +4 53
I have to turn in shortly, but here is the clip fromShooting and Handling Low Numbers
You do want to see two rising or stable numbers that are not food or honey-influenced; however, if he is still on the low side after those two tests, I would get up and test him during the night even if he has been stable for a while, just to be safe.
I have to turn in shortly, but here is the clip fromShooting and Handling Low Numbers
You do want to see two rising or stable numbers that are not food or honey-influenced; however, if he is still on the low side after those two tests, I would get up and test him during the night even if he has been stable for a while, just to be safe.
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Marycatmom
Member Since 2014
Mikey was stable for one test, then rising for two, so I am going to bed. I'll set the alarm to test him in two hours, just to be sure. I'll check on here in the morning, but unless some safe way to shoot can be devised, I will plan not to shoot in the morning. I have no idea what to do tomorrow night. Please remind me not to freak when he morphs into RB! :lol: Thanks, everyone.
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