Jerry AMPS 403 +2 272 +6 165
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Gill & George
Member Since 2015
Hi Jerry and Deirdre,
Not visited before, that's quite a drop back into yellow, he may not be done dropping this morning, will you be able to test him again in the next hour or tow, would be interesting to see how far he goes, of course, he may bounce from a drop like that anyway.
I was reading back through the posts, how are you doing with the dry? have you cut it back some more.
As you are aware the dry will really work against you. Have you been able to discuss trying alternatives with the vet to manage his constipation?
I wanted to share Georges ss with you he got into some biscuits just a couple of weeks ago, he was only just recently back into remission, he soared to yellow, and didn't settle back into normal numbers so I've had to start him back up on some insulin.
Not visited before, that's quite a drop back into yellow, he may not be done dropping this morning, will you be able to test him again in the next hour or tow, would be interesting to see how far he goes, of course, he may bounce from a drop like that anyway.
I was reading back through the posts, how are you doing with the dry? have you cut it back some more.
As you are aware the dry will really work against you. Have you been able to discuss trying alternatives with the vet to manage his constipation?
I wanted to share Georges ss with you he got into some biscuits just a couple of weeks ago, he was only just recently back into remission, he soared to yellow, and didn't settle back into normal numbers so I've had to start him back up on some insulin.
Jerry dutchboy
Member Since 2019
Oh I'm sort of use to these drops, he usually drops quite a bit +2 to +3 so nothing really too new for him. Just tested him again +6 and he's in the blue. I check quite a bit and can normally tell from his demeanor how he doing.
I cut back dramatically on the dry, of the two cats I have, he has always loved dry food and is a grazer just to complicate things. I know its not good for him (or the civvie for that matter). I am thinking of introducing pumpkin to his diet to see if this will help. Hoping he will eat it. I was just about to post a question about this to the main health board to see how much to see what other CG's experience with it was. I will then wean him off as much as I possibly can. I don't know if I'll be able to get rid of it completely but maybe I can use it as a sort of treat.
I did discuss this with the vet and asked if Miralax was an option but she didn't seem to think that this worked as well and didn't want me to switch. I think I will anyway as I've got to get his BG's under control and make him feel better. Thank you for checking in, your cat is beautiful.
Jerry dutchboy
Member Since 2019
I just noticed you're in spain. I'm going to be paying a visit to Ibiza for a wedding in June. Whereabouts are you? Love that we connect from all over the globe.
Gill & George
Member Since 2015
I'm in Granada, the region, about an hour from the city of Granada.
Ibiza will be beautiful in June, is it a beach wedding?
I haven't had to deal with constipation with BFG, but I know of some other CG that have had to manage this with their kitties, egg yolk I believe can help with motility, as can keeping them well hydrated, you might want to think about adding a little extra water to his wet food.
I'll tag @Bobbie And Bubba as she has some hands on experience with managing constipation.
You're very welcome, BFG says 'Thank you very much'
Jerry is a beautiful panther of a cat too.
Jerry dutchboy
Member Since 2019
No not a beach wedding. Its at atzaro agroturismo which looks beautiful. Its an old orange grove estate/hotel. Looking forward to it. I was on Ibiza many moons ago for a beach holiday (I'm originally from Ireland and lived in the Netherlands for 30 years) and really liked it.I'm in Granada, the region, about an hour from the city of Granada.
Ibiza will be beautiful in June, is it a beach wedding?
I haven't had to deal with constipation with BFG, but I know of some other CG that have had to manage this with their kitties, egg yolk I believe can help with motility, as can keeping them well hydrated, you might want to think about adding a little extra water to his wet food.
I'll tag @Bobbie And Bubba as she has some hands on experience with managing constipation.
You're very welcome, BFG says 'Thank you very much'
Jerry is a beautiful panther of a cat too.
Gill & George
Member Since 2015
Sounds Beautiful, away from the crowds.No not a beach wedding. Its at atzaro agroturismo which looks beautiful. Its an old orange grove estate/hotel. Looking forward to it. I was on Ibiza many moons ago for a beach holiday (I'm originally from Ireland and lived in the Netherlands for 30 years) and really liked it.
Where are you now?
My DH visits Netherlands regularly/Arnhem for work. Haven't been out there in quite a while. We escaped from the hectic southeast of the UK to sleepy Andalusia just about 8 years ago BFG came with us on a BA flight, he's a Battersea rescue.
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
Nice to see Jerry get back to blue so quickly after the skipped shot yesterday.
Jerry dutchboy
Member Since 2019
Isn't it. I was very happy to see that today. He's a happy chappy today.
Jerry dutchboy
Member Since 2019
Pretty much sounds like our story.We moved back to where my husband is from in Connecticut when he retired. Its a small rural town in the quiet corner. Our two cats Ben and Jerry moved with us. They were also rescues but itty bitty little things when we got them they'd been found on the street and were only about 6 weeks old.
Bobbie And Bubba
Member Since 2015
Hey there Deirdre. I have two constipated prone kitties. I give them both egg yolk powder that I get from www.foodfurlife.com twice a day. You start off small and then work you way up to 1/2 tsp twice a day. It also helps with hairballs. Bubba rarely gets one now. Check out their resources. There is a wealth of information there!
I also give miralax daily. Start with 1/4 tsp of miralax twice daily and see how that goes. You might have to tweak it. Also, add water to his food. Bubba does not drink water and he only gets the 1/4 cup that I add to his 6 meals daily.
I also give miralax daily. Start with 1/4 tsp of miralax twice daily and see how that goes. You might have to tweak it. Also, add water to his food. Bubba does not drink water and he only gets the 1/4 cup that I add to his 6 meals daily.
Jerry dutchboy
Member Since 2019
Well Jerry really drinks a lot and not just due to the diabetes. He's always liked his water. So you just give the miralax in his food. I may need to try that. Thank you.
Bobbie And Bubba
Member Since 2015
I put the miralax in the food and add water. I feed 6 mini meals a day and in each meal I add a 1/2 tbsp. of water. So, Bubba is getting almost 1/4 cup of water in his food daily.
Jerry dutchboy
Member Since 2019
Oh sorry, I always add water to his food as well. He is a well hydrated cat. Both of my cats are water obsessed, they demand that I change their water nearly every time I'm in the kitchen. They look at me as if the water on their bowl is stale even if I just changed it 5 mins ago. Lol.