Phoebe's Rebound pt. 11

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I suspect she'll be coming down. Hopefully after my two interviews her numbers will be in the blue!

 

Good luck with your interviews, Eric.

 

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Thank you Kris they both went well! And the one job offers pet insurance!!!

 

OMG! Pet insurance?! I sure hope one of these pans out for you.

 

Wow! Never heard of a job offering pet insurance. Sounds like a progressive company. Fingers and paws crossed.

 

A job that offers pet insurance?!?!?!? Okay, clearly I need to work for them.

 

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Thank you Kris. Yes it Peapod offers pet insurance.

 

Yes it's Peapod that offers pet insurance.

 

Thank you Sue for the crossed fingers and paws! Yes Peapod offers pet insurance .

 

Colin has his paws crossed for you Eric, and I have my fingers crossed too!!!

 

Thank you Colin and Sharon!

 

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(8:30 p.m.)

 

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Phoebe has been playing alot before this reading .

 

They can fool you. Sometimes Teasel is quite perky and then I test him only to find he's high.

 

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Thanks to everyone that wished me luck on the Peapod job. Sorry to say that I didn't get it.

 

That's too bad, Eric. Maybe something will come of the second interview you went to.

 

So sorry Eric. We'll keep fingers and paws crossed for the second possibility.

 

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These high pre-shot numbers are driving me nuts! Just an observation since Phoebe has gone 100% wet food she seems to be drinking less water. Mind you I wet her food up into a slurry and warm it up.

 

She is getting more water from the food, and it's probably still keeping her more hydrated than dry food. Cats have a very low thirst drive, so it's not that unusual she wouldn't drink as much.

 

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So you think since she's getting more water/moisture from the food she's now consuming less water? She only gets fed twice a day and she used too drink more water. I just find it odd.

 

That would be my guess. Cats are used to getting 70% of their water from their food. And remember that wet food is ALREADY giving them more moisture...then adding water to it gives them even more (which is good!). But when they eat dry food, they have to get some water. However, if you're worried, you could just check her for dehydration (pinch up a bit of skin and see how long it takes to go back...if it snaps right back, she's fine).

Is she drinking at all?

 

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Yeah Rachel it's probably me just being paranoid. She's definitely not dehydrated. Her skin snaps back quickly.

 

When in doubt look at how she's acting. If she's happy, playful and eating, she's fine. I like that PS this AM!!!!

 

Hahaha, when it comes to paranoid you're talking to the QUEEN. I only stay slightly sane because my boyfriend reminds me that they're fine. The cats have all figured if they make a sad sort of meow, I'll run right to them, pick them up, pet them, and give them treats. I'm always so worried...and his response is "cats meow. They're fine".

 

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Thanks Sharon! Yeah she's happy and playful most of the time!

 

Hahaha I sound just like you Rachel! You sure we're not related??? Lol! You should see me when I go to leave the house! Phoebe knows how too work me. I cave and give in and give her extra treats!!! Come on look at her sweet face!!! And add her sweet little whimpers, chirps, silent meows, and meows I'm done!!! Lol!!!

 

She has you wrapped around her little paw, Eric! Re drinking: I add a fair bit of warm water to all three of my cats' wet food meals and I never see them at the water bowl - that includes Teasel. Lots of big pee lumps in the litter box though!

 

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We must be related, Eric!!! That +6 is lovely, though!!!!!!

 

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Not too bad Phoebe, but you can do better! Let's see some & today!

 

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Eric, have you considered a switch to one of the depot insulins? Or is the flexibility of ProZinc something that your life requires? She does continue to bounce, giving you some nice numbers and some higher ones. With ProZinc she is likely to bounce until she doesn't and one day start flattening out and dropping. You are a patient man and if you can keep on keeping on, that is great. With the depot insulins, there is the possibility that she might be flatter and help with the bouncing. No guarantees but a possibility.

 

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Nice start to the week Phoebe!

 

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Nice!

 

Sue I'm not too informed on the different insulin's and not sure if it'd be a good idea too swith Phoebe up at the moment.

 

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I notice you haven't gotten any mid cycle tests in the last few days, I hope that's due to good news on the job front?

 

Hi Sharon! It's because I'm working. I took a job too bring in some money while I find something better suited for me.

 

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I gave Phoebe 1u with her breakfast with a little extra gravy.

 

Wow Phoebe! Look at you today!

 

!!

 

Wish I was at home monitoring her...

 

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You are a lovely, patient man, Eric. Do you like the new job?

 

Thank you Sue! Patience is all I have. Especially for Phoebe! Work is fine. I just finished my first week. Happy to be working. But Phoebe makes it difficult to leave. Especially when she looks out the door when I leave...

 

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Question? What's the best reasonably priced or cheaper wet food you'd feed your cat and not feel guilty in doing so?

 

I don't feel guilty feeding anything that they like as long as it has all the vitamins, etc they need. Doesn't she like Fancy Feast? It's fine to feed. Look at the label of any pate food and make sure there are no grains, potatoes, tapioca, peas or other starches. If you find one you want to try and aren't sure post and I'll check the new list we're working on to see if we have info on it.

 

Fancy Feast and Friskies work for me. Sheba is fairly inexpensive where I live too.

 

Yes she likes fancy feast classics .

 

I feed Friskies and Fancy Feast pates and feel no guilt whatsoever.

 

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Ohhhh nice!

 

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Worried!

 

I gave FF Classic Pate for dinner tonight to awake too Phoebe making weird sounds. Like burping. With that high 485 reading .

 

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If you decide to switch to any food, do it very gradually, mixing a small amount with what she's used to eating. Did she eat well this AM? Any more burping sounds?