8-17 Gizmo AMPS=347; +2=298; +4=191; +6=112; +9=124; PMPS=140; +2=242; +4=345

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Chubba (GA)

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Condo - http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...3-2-374-vet-results-im-crazy-cat-fine.182366/

PMPS = 343
+2 = 374
+4 = 317

AMPS = 347
+2 = 298

Looking promising for today.

Christie & Maverick said:
Well, I'm bummed for you that it didn't go as well as we all had hoped for you and Gizmo, but if it is any consolation, I read your post when I was at work, and actually snorted since I laughed at your "I'm crazy" then went on to see the Dr. Phil comment :D. The vet was a moron, I think we all agree on that.
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. I'm glad I was able to provide some laughter to your work day. :p I will be the one laughing when Gizmo finally shows the flat cycle (that isn't possible;)). We will get there some day without the help of that vet!
Christie & Maverick said:
I quickly glanced at the blood tests, I know more experienced people will give you feedback soon, but just my thoughts from when I dealt with CRF (a long time ago), it seemed like Gizmo's BUN was only just a bit over normal (37 on a range of 16-36), while creatinine was normal. If I recall from what I remember, both BUN and creatine would be elevated, and they aren't. Those are key indicators in kidney disease. Gizmo's BUN could be elevated if Gizmo was a bit dehydrated? Phosphorus and calcium were within normal, though I see they didn't run potassium?

It's been a while since I've considered blood tests around CRF, but hope it helps a bit until you get more feedback :cat:
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. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about kidney disease. I don't understand anything when looking at the lab results. I wouldn't think Gizmo would be dehydrated, but I could be wrong. He drinks a lot still. I did read that the freeze dried treats could cause constipation and dehydration because they take water from the animal. (?). I didn't really worry because I would assume they would need to eat a ton of freeze dried treats to cause that.
 
Bronx's dad said:
always nice to see a drop at +2
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Yes it is. Even nice to see the continued drop at +4 (191). Feeding seemed to work last time in terms of he doesn't seem to be bouncing as long. So I feed a bit of LC just now. Fingers crossed we can get some greens today and not bounce sky high by tonight. :D (Antijinx)
Doodles & Karen said:
I'll pass long a saying that was passed to Doodles and I. "Be a Tank, tanks always get where they want to go". Meaning...keep on going. Work the juice Gizmo.
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I like it! I'm a fairly quiet person, but I feel the tank rising.:joyful: Gizmo needs me:cat:
Alicia & Maggie said:
Work that juice Gizmo! :cat:
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he seems to be working da juice! Hip, hip, hooray!:cool:
 
Tiki is $$.
Chubba said:
I am thinking about trying the tiki cat without fish (phosphorus levels of 154 & 149)
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Is Gizmo picky? Tiki and Weruva are shreds vs. Paté. When I switched Gizmo I started mixing. I mixed the FF with the new food and slowly adjusted the % of FF down. He still prefers paté and that is why I still mix - lol.

Soulisic and Organix are other options. Both have paté options

Welcome to the food nightmare that is my life. :banghead: :p
 
LizzieInTexas said:
Tiki is $$.


Is Gizmo picky? Tiki and Weruva are shreds vs. Paté. When I switched Gizmo I started mixing. I mixed the FF with the new food and slowly adjusted the % of FF down. He still prefers paté and that is why I still mix - lol.

Soulisic and Organix are other options. Both have paté options

Welcome to the food nightmare that is my life. :banghead: :p
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Gizmo isn't picky, but my civvie is. I don't know if they will eat shreds or not. Ill try it. If not then I guess I will have to keep looking. I know tiki is expensive, but I kinda felt they all were. Maybe I need to look closer into soulistic and organix. I haven't researched much about where to buy and price yet.
 
Chubba said:
Gizmo isn't picky, but my civvie is. I don't know if they will eat shreds or not. Ill try it. If not then I guess I will have to keep looking. I know tiki is expensive, but I kinda felt they all were. Maybe I need to look closer into soulistic and organix. I haven't researched much about where to buy and price yet.
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Petco has Soulistic & I think they have Organix too.
 
Figure out the price per oz. It makes it easier to compare.

A 24 case of Fowl Ball (6oz cans) is $40.80 from Chewy. An 8ea case TikiCat Puka Puka Luau (6oz cans) is $19.37, Organix Chicken (24-5.5oz cans) is $33.61

FB=0.28/oz
Puka=0.40/oz
Organix=0.25/oz

Of course calories and protein factor in too. Another reason I mix.
 
LizzieInTexas said:
Figure out the price per oz. It makes it easier to compare.

A 24 case of Fowl Ball (6oz cans) is $40.80 from Chewy. An 8ea case TikiCat Puka Puka Luau (6oz cans) is $19.37, Organix Chicken (24-5.5oz cans) is $33.61

FB=0.28/oz
Puka=0.40/oz
Organix=0.25/oz

Of course calories and protein factor in too. Another reason I mix.
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I usually do that, up for some reason didn't even think of it in this case. I think I saw the low phosphorus value in tiki and just zoned in on he needs that. :confused: That's why I love getting advice from others. Definately need to make a trip to petco this weekend. I spend to much money every time I step foot inside that store. :p At least I have managed not to bring home any new animals yet. ;) My family used to call my house the zoo! :joyful:
 
Chubba said:
At least I have managed not to bring home any new animals yet
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;)

I ran up to one on my lunch last Friday and there was the most precious little calico kitten there. Just the sweetest little face. :banghead:

We never got another one because we were afraid pre-FD, pre-pancreatitis, 17# Gizmo would kill a kitten. He didn't play well with other animals. We also didn't want to change his personality.
 
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