Walk me through hometesting for Phoebe , please phase 3"

Thank you for helping Phoebe!

 

Another yellow! And early in the cycle, a definite improvement!

 

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The last 3 cycles she has gotten a yellow. That is progress. Keep going Phoebe.

 

Phoebe, Bobo, and I say thank you!

 

She's looking better! Her numbers are lower than they were..looks like you've hit this dose for a few cycles. I think I'd up to 2 units on a cycle where you can monitor. She's better, but we'd love to see her come down a bit more.

Kristen made a good point in your other thread. Are you testing for ketones?

 

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Ok I'll up her to 2.0 units. I'm working on testing Phoebe for ketones. She's not the easiest getting a sample from.

 

Keep up the good work, Eric! I'm eager to see where 2u takes her.

We all have our methods for getting a urine sample. I use a cheap ladle with a long handle. It allows me to step back a little so I'm not on top of the cat. I wait until the stream starts then I quickly put it under the cat.

 

Colin suffered from several bouts of cystitis when he was younger, so he's used to me sticking a cup under him when he goes.

 

Thanks Aby and Sharon. Phoebe likes too bolt out of the box time to tine lf l get too close lol. Hopefully l can get her to cooperate.

 

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And this is after her 2 units bump.

 

When do you feed her, and how often?

 

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Since she came home and it's been kind of an issue getting her to eat ie. wont eat canned food at all. And l thought it'd be important to get her too eat something I've been leaving her food out. Before she got severely ill she'd get 1/2 cup split in the a.m. and p.m. as prescribed by the vet. She's more of a grazer.

 

Nice drop, can you get at least one more test tonight?

 

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Good night and thanks again everyone!

 

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Hi Eric! Glad to see this progress with Phoebe's numbers! Were you able to get a sample of YA from the company yet. If you have and I missed it I apologize, we just got in from MO this morning at 1:15 AM.

I think I remember you were going to look into the Abbott Precision Xtra meter. That will make getting the ketones so much easier.

 

Great progress for Phoebe, Eric!

 

@Sue and Oliver (GA) @Rachel @Carol & Murphy @Bobbie And Bubba as of now Phoebe has been free feeding, and due to her decreased appy and DKA that was ok. But now that she's eating better what would be a good feeding schedule for Eric?

 

Phoebe tested negative on the ketone strip. I was able to catch her midstream. Also I just received samples of Young Again. I just gave Phoebe and Bobo some treats they sent me. Bobo loved them Phoebe sniffed them and walked away. She's difficult. Hahaha.

 

Oh dear about Phoebe waling away - my cat is just like this all I can say is, he wouldn't eat it at 1st either, then one day he did
great news about the negative ketones - keep checking once a day for a while if you can

 

Yeah on the ketone test! Both my cats love the treats! I get the one for dogs, cats and ferret and give to kitties and dogs. I will be interested to see if she like the YA. Fingers and Paws crossed. Hope she likes it because it is so much lower in carbs than the Curean you are feeding. And the average cat only need 1/3 of a cup a day and you can measure it out and let them free feed with it. As far as the free feeding with the Curean.......hmmm, I don't know the calorie count but you can easily figure it out. Here is the formula. 13.5 X the ideal weight of the cat plus 70. So as an example a 10 lb cat X 13.5 =135 +70=205. So the calories a day would be 205 and space those calories into several meals. The best would be for the AM and PM meals to be the most calories and 2 small snacks through out each cycle.

And all this said, question: Is Phoebe the weight she should be. I don't know if she lost a lot of weight with the DKA. If she did and still isn't where she should be weight wise,use what IS the best weight for her to be in the above formula.

To weigh her, just use your regular scales (digital is best) and hold her and weigh you and her together. Put her down and then weight just yourself and the subtract your weight from the total weight of her and you. If you need help spacing out her meals, let me know. I hope that she will like the YA and that will make it so much easier.

 

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Definite improvement, you must be happy. What did you shoot tonight? I see you completed 3 cycles at 2 units. Did you continue with 2 or increase? You're now seeing numbers where I think the U100 syringes would help you fine tune the dose. You could consistently shoot 2.4 units. With the U40's you will be guesstimating at 2.25 or 2.5.

No ketones and yellow mid-cycle. Huge, huge progress.

 

Good point about the U100 syringes. You can get them cheap at Walmart. Relion brand. Here are the ones I like. 3/10 ML 30 gauge 8 mm length. They are about $13 dollars for a box of 100.

 

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Eric that is a nice drop and could mean an active cycle so, can you monitor her tonight?

 

Thank you Aby! I'm happy because Phoebe's happy! She has also been giving me her 5a.m. wake up that she's known for lol! Also she's getting back into her routine.

 

Yes I can monitor her. Unfortunately l don't have any work tomorrow.

 

Okay good! Have you tried the YA food yet? Wondering if that was contributing to the drop.

 

Nope. Just feeding her less. Not starving her! I just don't have food all over the place as l did before when l was worried about her eating.

 

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Wow! Her lowest number yet!!!

 

Phoebe may see blue tonight!

 

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Good Morning Eric ~ looks like she is bouncing from those beautiful yellows last night. No worries, it's all part of the dance. Let's see what another day on this dose can do for her.

 

Such a pretty yellow cycle last night! Like Bobbie said, since she's not used to being yellow for so long, she may bounce today and run a little higher(let's hope not) don't let that worry you.

 

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I like these yellows and that they are coming earlier in the cycle. She is improving daily!

 

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Not sure why her numbers are spiking up compared to yesterday?

 

Hmm. Me neither. I was thinking she'd drop lower today since she started out well. One number, one cycle. She'll get back on track.

 

Maybe the big grasshopper that she was playing with made her amp up?

 

That could be. Seeing a squirrel outside the window could do it. It's like Sue said, one number, one cycle.

 

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Perhaps theses high numbers are the bounce Bobbie mentioned. Have you tried the Young Again food yet?

 

Deep breath and check for ketones. With her history you can't skip the ketone test

Could be a bounce, maybe you gave a partial fur shot, maybe she's getting a UTI. Definitely test for ketones and reassess the situation during tonight's cycle.

 

She's eating young again today.

 

I did earlier and the reading came up negative. And l wasn'thappy with the execution of the test and will be trying again. Soon.

 

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Strange cycle. Hope the next one is more normal.

 

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At least she's trending down.

 

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Best AMPS yet.

 

Great!

 

What a nice way to start the day!

 

I'm almost out of my Arkray test strips. Would it be a bad idea to switch over too my ReliOn Glucometer or will there be a severe variant in the readings?

 

The next test you get, have both meters ready with a strip and use the same sample of blood for both meters. Then you will have an idea of the variance and can go from there.

 

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How is she feeling today, Eric? Does she like the Young Again?

 

Yes she likes the young again samples I've received. Phoebe and Bobo not liking the young again treats. I'll be ordering it soon.

 

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She's definitely improving...slowly but surely.

 

Yes she has. She's been acting like her old self. I just ordered Young Again for her. She really liked the samples and like everyone that told me on here it's great stuff.

 

Part of the battle is getting her away from the dry. She still won't eat wet. I've been trying to introduce it gradually and not be intrusive. Bobo loves it though because he's getting her leftovers.

 

So glad she liked it and I am very optimistic that you will see her numbers come down once she is eating only that. Donate the higher carb dry to a shelter

 

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Not liking these numbers. Hopefully get her back on track.

 

Which food did she eat today? The Curean or the YA? Just curious.

 

Curean. Has l stated before l only had the 2 samples. YA shipped today.

 

Oh that's right, you should get the YA in the next two days. I can't wait to see the numbers when you do the food switch. It is what it is right now so don't sweat it. She will get there.

 

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Nice drop from the AM and she possibly went lower through the cycle. Could you get a reading at about +5 or so tonight to see how low this dose is taking her? She looks like she needs more insulin but when you start the YA you will need to monitor her because I think her numbers are going to go down.

@Rachel and @Sue and Oliver (GA) think he should go up to 2.25?

 

I agree she has room to drop so an increase might be a good idea, on a cycle you can monitor. Yes, if you start the lower carb dry, be sure you can monitor for the next few cycles in case the food brings her down.

 

I was actually thinking today that it might be time for a small increase.

 

Well everyone I'd do that except for tomorrow I'll be out of the house at 6am till 1pm and l wont be here to monitor the change. Also her numbers were really good when she had 2 days of Young Again samples. Her Young Again will arrive tomorrow.

 

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Her best yet!

 

Loving it!!!

 

WooHoo!

 

Eric, how's Phoebe today?

 

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Phoebe's doing great! Playing with her little mice toys! Enjoying her pettings and asking outside! YG didn't arrive. Be here Monday. Phoebe's still being a dry food junkie. I keep trying! Bobo loves it! The leftovers.

 

Glad they're both happy!

 

She's looking good! I'm very interested to see how the YA affects her.

 

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Some nice yellows over the past few days. Could be the start of a good trend!

 

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Nice numbers today !

 

Thanks. Trying too get her dialed in. Soon.

 

Hopefully you will soon Eric! it's looking nice

 

You are getting this and doing a great job, Eric
She's come a long way - good luck with the Young Again - remember you have to start slowly with the Young Again or Phoebe will get tummy troubles

 

Ok l just got Young Again this afternoon. I'll be switching Phoebe too it at 530pm. Anything l should be ready for?

 

Thank you Ruby&Baco!

 

How much do you recommend?

 

Great you got the YA! As Carol mentioned, you should transition her to it slowly over a few days as it could cause stomach upset. Just mix some in with her usual meal and then decrease the old food as you increase the YA. If you see signs of digestive upset, back up a bit and go more slowly.

 

There should be instructions that came with the Young Again - expect a little loose and smelly stools at first - but slow transition is the key to decrease this
good luck