? 3/27 Gordy AMPS 181, +1=211 | PMPS 448 - thunder shirt ??

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His +1 was 211, so a tiny food bump.

I left all LC for his snacks today. *fingers crossed* I am back to being nervous shooting blue because of recent events. :nailbiting:
 
Anyone else ever use the thunder shirt??

It doesnt seem to fit Gordy and I followed the directions. If i move it up some, the side pieces are in his kitty armpits too much. Or is this how it should fit? I got the largest size for cats.
 
Sorry no one got back to you earlier.
He does appear to be bouncing, that red pmps has me thinking what of?

It does look like the reduction failed though with some gaps in the data, nothing is certain, I can see why you might be nervous to take him up.

I see you decided to go with the dosecrease, seeing as he dropped quite dramatically into the 30's on this dose a few days ago, I would be watchful, getting a test early in the cycle +1/+2, can be your first heads up to an active cycle, steering early in the cycle can help you stay ahead of the insulin, and might have helped the other night.

Watch for the bounce clearing as you know, they can gather quite some momentum when that happens.

I've never used a thundershower, but I think @Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey used one.
 
I will unfortunately be out of the house till about his +3, but he'll get a LC snack at the +2.

I am just getting exhuasted with all this :(
 
CassAndGordy said:
I will unfortunately be out of the house till about his +3, but he'll get a LC snack at the +2.

I am just getting exhuasted with all this :(
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I think a +3 today will be fine, he's pretty high,

:bighug::bighug::bighug:

It is exhausting, if he's bouncing that's when you can take the time e to rest.
 
I just get bummed sometimes because I really did catch this early. He had blood work done just 4 months before his diagnosis and not glucose issues then. I was hoping to have him in remission early. I know its not a race, but being alone in all of this prohibits me from having a life. I have a 10 day trip in May to Italy, but instead of being excited each day, I get more scared and worried. I can't afford a sitter, but I have no choice.
 
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Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey said:
Sorry, I haven't been online all day and just saw this tag.

Yes, I have a thundershirt. I didn't feel that it really made a huge difference when I put it on Cinco or Harvey. That does look like the way it's supposed to fit. How does he like it? Does it make a difference?
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He seems to feel awkward. Still hisses at Mango, but the fit of the shirt makes to difficult to run. He does seem more relaxed when its on though. Just kind of sits still and stares at the wall.
 
I believe it is supposed to make them feel safe, since most cats like enclosed spaces. Strangely enough, Harvey was calmer in his cat sack than in his thundershirt.
 
CassAndGordy said:
I just get bummed sometimes because I really did catch this early. He had blood work done just 4 months before his diagnosis and not glucose issues then. I was hoping to have him in remission early. I know its not a race, but being alone in all of this prohibits me from having a life. I have a 10 day trip in May to Italy, but instead of being excited each day, I get more scared and worried. I can't afford a sitter, but I have no choice.
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I get overwhelmed and down about it too. I am single, so Samba only has me, and it is a lot of responsibility and a major lifestyle change to do this. I too was hopeful about remission but am feeling less and less hopeful the more he bounces around. Have had to cancel travel plans. My sister doesn't live within a reasonable driving distance, and I can't book a flight to go see her. Just wanted you to know that you are not alone, and it looks like you are doing a great job...you are definitely giving Mr. Gordy his best chance. Glad you treated yourself to the movie. You deserved it!
 
Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey said:
I believe it is supposed to make them feel safe, since most cats like enclosed spaces. Strangely enough, Harvey was calmer in his cat sack than in his thundershirt.
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Tricia, I've been thinking about getting something like that for one of my Bengals. How difficult is it to actually get them in it (or get it on them, in the case of the Thundershirt)? The cat I need one for panics when he is restrained and does significant damage to the "restrainer", namely, ME.
 
Squalliesmom said:
Tricia, I've been thinking about getting something like that for one of my Bengals.
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Lucy, are you talking about a cat sack? The first few times it was a little rough, but after a couple of weeks, Harvey basically climbed into it! The key was to fasten it around his neck first, then slide his legs in and zip it up. Even when he was resisting getting in it, once it was zipped up he totally relaxed. It was like magic.
 
Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey said:
Lucy, are you talking about a cat sack? The first few times it was a little rough, but after a couple of weeks, Harvey basically climbed into it! The key was to fasten it around his neck first, then slide his legs in and zip it up. Even when he was resisting getting in it, once it was zipped up he totally relaxed. It was like magic.
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Yes, the cat sack. I'm not sure could get it on my boy. If I got it fastened around his neck without his feet under control he would flay several layers of skin off me till I finally let him go, then I would have to catch him again (with him no longer trusting me) and either remove it from his neck ar try again to get his feet under control. I guess I need something for him that his feet go into first. What about the thundershirt? Was that difficult to put on? I might be able to manage that, I have gotten harnesses on him before - although not without injury! But he is so very insecure, I would like to try anything that would make him feel a little safer, especially for going to vet visits, etc.
 
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Squalliesmom said:
Yes, the cat sack. I'm not sure could get it on my boy. If I got it fastened around his neck without his feet under control he would flay several layers of skin off me till I finally let him go, then I would have to catch him again (with him no longer trusting me) and either remove it from his neck ar try again to get his feet under control. I guess I need something for him that his feet go into first. What about the thundershirt? Was that difficult to put on? I might be able to manage that, I have gotten harnesses on him before - although not without injury! But he is so very insecure, I would like to try anything that would make him feel a little safer, especially for going to vet visits, etc.
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Well, you could put his feet in the sack first. I just found it easier to fasten the neck first. I could send you mine and let you test drive it. How big is the kitty you are wanting to use it on?
 
Harvey was just under 10 lbs. I am not 100% sure his sack would fit, but if you would like to try it, I will send it to you. I only ask that you return it once you determine either that it will work out and you get your own, or that it won't work at all. I would also be willing to send you the thundershirt I have to try. I won't be needing either for some time, as when we get more cats we are getting kittens.
 
Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey said:
Harvey was just under 10 lbs. I am not 100% sure his sack would fit, but if you would like to try it, I will send it to you. I only ask that you return it once you determine either that it will work out and you get your own, or that it won't work at all. I would also be willing to send you the thundershirt I have to try. I won't be needing either for some time, as when we get more cats we are getting kittens.
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Tricia, that's incredibly generous of you to offer, but I don't want to put you to any trouble.
Kittens! Makes me want some, too. I love kittens (who doesn't???)! Are you thinking of getting more Abys?
 
CassAndGordy said:
I have a 10 day trip in May to Italy, but instead of being excited each day, I get more scared and worried. I can't afford a sitter, but I have no choice.
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I was in the same boat - 14 days to Indonesia/Japan. It was expensive for the sitter ($50 bucks a day) but so worth it! Did I worry - yes. Did things go 100% smoothly - No. Did things get done my way - No. Did things work out - Yes.

I slept on every plane I was on - all the way to Indonesia. Couldn't stay awake. Why? Because I was that exhausted and my body just took over.

In the end, my cat sitter did great with all the kitties (after she confirmed on this forum that I was right with his dose). Prepare well (had like 2 months supply of strips, food, lancets etc), have all your notes and instructions (should of seen my fridge it was covered!). Then get on that plane and enjoy your self (I know, there will be texts and calls to make sure all is well). Then come back and you never know, maybe Gordy will be into some nice colours for you as a reward for returning!
 
Tracey&Jones said:
In the end, my cat sitter did great with all the kitties (after she confirmed on this forum that I was right with his dose). Prepare well (had like 2 months supply of strips, food, lancets etc), have all your notes and instructions (should of seen my fridge it was covered!). Then get on that plane and enjoy your self (I know, there will be texts and calls to make sure all is well). Then come back and you never know, maybe Gordy will be into some nice colours for you as a reward for returning!
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I had hired a sitter right after Gordy got diagnosed because I had plans to go away in November. But now that his numbers are itching closer, leaving him unmonitored worries me. =\
I may have to board him at the Vet while I'm gone. I love my vet but I don't know how he would be boarded that long. I think I may ask to see where they keep the kitties.
 
CassAndGordy said:
I think I may ask to see where they keep the kitties.
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Absolutely do this. Ask lots of question: What is their policy if the tech that is testing gets a low number at shot time (and what do they consider low numbers)? Will they follow your instructions, or what the vet says? How often will they test? If they get a low number mid-cycle, will they feed and test? Just some questions I should have asked and didn't when I boarded my cats at the vet.

Squalliesmom said:
Tricia, that's incredibly generous of you to offer, but I don't want to put you to any trouble.
Kittens! Makes me want some, too. I love kittens (who doesn't???)! Are you thinking of getting more Abys?
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No trouble, Lucy. Happy to do it. Not Abys next time. Siberians.
 
CassAndGordy said:
I think I may ask to see where they keep the kitties.
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Definitely ask to see where the kitties stay! Try to talk to as many of the techs who care for the boarded cats as you can.

Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey said:
No trouble, Lucy. Happy to do it. Not Abys next time. Siberians.
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Are you sure, Tricia? I really do mean it when I say I don't want you to go to any trouble!

Siberians are gorgeous!!! And they have wonderful personalities. But they definitely require grooming!
 
Squalliesmom said:
Are you sure, Tricia? I really do mean it when I say I don't want you to go to any trouble!
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I am positive. PM me your address. I may have to do some digging, as most of the cat stuff is in storage, but I'll find them.

Squalliesmom said:
Siberians are gorgeous!!! And they have wonderful personalities. But they definitely require grooming!
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I know. Minka and Kisa were Siberians. We adored them. Looking forward to the next adventure!
 
Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey said:
I am positive. PM me your address. I may have to do some digging, as most of the cat stuff is in storage, but I'll find them.
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Thank you very much!

Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey said:
I know. Minka and Kisa were Siberians. We adored them. Looking forward to the next adventure!
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I didn't know they were Siberians! That's wonderful, you've already got experience with them! When you get your kittens, you know we're all going to want lots of pics! I've never seen Siberian kittens, only adults; I bet they're real little fluff-balls, lol.
 
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