3/31 Ruby AMPS 104/+3 69/+5 81/+7 66/+10 88/PMPS 101/+2 57/+4 77

[Katherine&Ruby]

Yesterday on Ruby Takes Manhattan.

I didn't get more than a +2 test last night for the first time in recent memory because I was not feeling well from the 2nd dose of the vaccine and went to bed early. Thankfully Ruby gave me a higher +2 and I felt ok with leaving her with a bowl of yummy beef to tide her over for the night. Have to start training DBF to test. Don't know why I have trouble relinquishing the responsibility.

After much deliberation and handwringing yesterday over dosing, this morning we begin a reduced dose of .25 units at Wendy's urging. Hope this time at .25 will be better than the last.

Healing thoughts for all of the sick kitties, for @Liz & Minnie in particular. Have a great Wednesday everyone.

 

[Butters & Lyla]

Exciting!! Best of luck with the reduction.
I hope you feel better today.

 

[Suzanne & Darcy]

I hope the ill effects of the vaccine will be short-lived and you'll be back in fine testing form very soon!

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I hope Ruby keeps surfing on the new dose. I hope you feel better soon. Sending prayers.

 

[Margaret and Pearl (GA)]

Hope you feel better soon, Katherine. Ruby still looks fan-tabulous! Have a good day!

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

Thank you, everyone, for the good wishes. I'm feeling much better today. Was really surprised at how much that shot knocked me down.

For the inquiring minds, this is where I got the poofy cat bed for Ruby (featured on @JOJI and Kit's condo yesterday):
https://www.pawsomecouture.com/coll...oducts/calming-pet-bed?variant=22554899578940

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

Sad day today. And Ruby's numbers have been all over the place. @Butters & Lyla, I'm starting to wonder if beef is leading to higher BGs with Ruby too! It's a shame because I have four more pounds of it in the freezer. It was sent to me by mistake by the seller instead of the bison I ordered so I was refunded for the money, but I still hate seeing food go to waste...

 

[Margaret and Pearl (GA)]

Sad day today. And Ruby's numbers have been all over the place. @Butters & Lyla, I'm starting to wonder if beef is leading to higher BGs with Ruby too! It's a shame because I have four more pounds of it in the freezer. It was sent to me by mistake by the seller instead of the bison I ordered so I was refunded for the money, but I still hate seeing food go to waste...

Poor sweet little boy. I am numb I am in shock.

Pearl reacts to fishes - mackerel, sardines, etc. Her BG goes high whenever I give fish (even if it's the Orijen Tundra treats that list Mackerel as the LAST ingredient), so I definitely think a food could be related to Ruby's BG.

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

Poor sweet little boy. I am numb I am in shock.

Pearl reacts to fishes - mackerel, sardines, etc. Her BG goes high whenever I give fish (even if it's the Orijen Tundra treats that list Mackerel as the LAST ingredient), so I definitely think a food could be related to Ruby's BG.

It just doesn't make a lot of sense to me that other kinds of muscle meat that in theory have nearly zero carbs don't raise her BGs but beef does. Perhaps it's because it's higher in fat than the other much leaner meats I've been feeding her like turkey, bison, and venison?

 

[Margaret and Pearl (GA)]

It just doesn't make a lot of sense to me that other kinds of muscle meat that in theory have nearly zero carbs don't raise her BGs but beef does. Perhaps it's because it's higher in fat than the other much leaner meats I've been feeding her like turkey, bison, and venison?

Maybe it has to do with the chemical composition of the protein, or an enzyme in the meat. Or it could also be part of the IBD. For Pearl, she has inflammatory response to fish (too much equals diarrhea). Beef is a food that many cats with IBD react to, while they do not react to venison or bison. Pearl does not react (even though she has IBD).

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

Maybe it has to do with the chemical composition of the protein, or an enzyme in the meat. Or it could also be part of the IBD. For Pearl, she has inflammatory response to fish (too much equals diarrhea). Beef is a food that many cats with IBD react to, while they do not react to venison or bison. Pearl does not react (even though she has IBD).

Interesting. I did not think of it from an inflammation perspective. Ruby hasn't gotten sick from it like she has from chicken, and in fact she loves to eat it, but it could be something more subtle. Thank you.

 

[Margaret and Pearl (GA)]

Interesting. I did not think of it from an inflammation perspective. Ruby hasn't gotten sick from it like she has from chicken, and in fact she loves to eat it, but it could be something more subtle. Thank you.

I gave Pearl treats with mackerel today. Look at her BG now!

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

I gave Pearl treats with mackerel today. Look at her BG now!

These kitties and their sensitive little bodies! We can only do our best. Sigh.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Reducie is looking good tonight.

Thanks for the link to the pet bed.

 

[Butters & Lyla]

Sad day today. And Ruby's numbers have been all over the place. @Butters & Lyla, I'm starting to wonder if beef is leading to higher BGs with Ruby too! It's a shame because I have four more pounds of it in the freezer. It was sent to me by mistake by the seller instead of the bison I ordered so I was refunded for the money, but I still hate seeing food go to waste...

So strange. When did you first notice that? I read all about how the woman who created TC Feline, one of the premixes, feeds a lot of beef to all of her kitties and they all do well on it, and I thought for sure it would be the right thing for Butters, but she had other ideas! Seems Ruby does, too. Our kitties continue to want the fancy meats like bison.
Can you call around or message local cat rescues/shelters on IG and see if they'll take a donation of frozen raw food?