01/12/17 Squallie AMPS 93,+7.30/47,+8/84,PMPS 77,+1/65,+3/33,+3.30/51,+4/60+4.3/72,+5.3/90, +9.4/74

[Squalliesmom]

Yesterday

AMPS 93

I went back over Squallie's spreadsheet, looking at the last couple of months. Since mid-November, when he went completely off Fancy Feast and onto the Pro Plan True Nature, he has had 7 dose reductions, going from 4.75U, and still having higher numbers, to 3U and staying mostly in the greens. I have to believe the food change brought this about because nothing else has changed.

 

[Nat & Fluffy]

YASSS!!! Yay for Squallie!!! That is EXACTLY what Fluffs and I did. That food change to Pro Plan has worked WONDERS. I just ordered a heaping cart of cans from chewy and I can't wait to amass a mountain of fud for Fluffs. Nice to see those lovely numbers Squallie~

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Squallie is looking great. I'm glad you were able to shoot last night. It's amazing what a difference food can make.

 

[Squalliesmom]

+7.30/47

I think if he had eaten his lunch he probably would have surfed safely.

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

I think he's just showing off. Squallie, we're all impressed with your diving skills. Now show us how well you can surf. Remember, you surf closer to shore to avoid those sharks!

Since mid-November, when he went completely off Fancy Feast and onto the Pro Plan True Nature, he has had 7 dose reductions, going from 4.75U, and still having higher numbers, to 3U and staying mostly in the greens.

Is this a new variety of food? I'm not familiar with it. It's not on Dr. Lisa's list (which is pretty old). How exciting if it is what turned the tide.

 

[Squalliesmom]

I think he's just showing off. Squallie, we're all impressed with your diving skills. Now show us how well you can surf. Remember, you surf closer to shore to avoid those sharks!


Is this a new variety of food? I'm not familiar with it. It's not on Dr. Lisa's list (which is pretty old). How exciting if it is what turned the tide.

Tricia, it's Purina Pro Plan True Nature, the classic varieties are very low carb, and my guys seem to really like it. It's a little pricier than Fancy Feast, but not by much, just a few dollars per case. I really have to attribute his drop in BG to the food because it started shortly after I switched them over, and really, nothing else has changed.

http://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcos...ula-natural-turkey-and-chicken-entree-classic

I usually order it online from either petco or chewy.com, but it's pretty widely available. All the flavors in the classic line are lo-carb.

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Hey, whatever works!

 

[Squalliesmom]

It comes in 3- and 5.5 oz cans.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

when he went completely off Fancy Feast and onto the Pro Plan True Nature, he has had 7 dose reductions, going from 4.75U, and still having higher numbers, to 3U and staying mostly in the greens

And it looks like he's going to be tired of 3 units soon too. I am glad you've got a food solution that seems to be working. Going to three drops under 50 also seems to be agreeing with him.

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Ingredients look good (except for guar gum, but you'll find that or something similar in most foods). The problem with Purina is they just won't give you the As Fed values so you can properly calculate the carbs.

But again, if it seems to be working, keep feeding it!

 

[Squalliesmom]

YASSS!!! Yay for Squallie!!! That is EXACTLY what Fluffs and I did. That food change to Pro Plan has worked WONDERS. I just ordered a heaping cart of cans from chewy and I can't wait to amass a mountain of fud for Fluffs. Nice to see those lovely numbers Squallie~

I have four furbabies to feed, so I always have to order a lot of food. I placed an order for $200 worth of food at the beginning of the month, and just yesterday was notified that my automatic repeat order had been shipped! Apparently I forgot to cancel that one, so now I have enough cat food to feed an army of cats. lol. And treats, and meds...Didn't make my budget very happy, though.

 

[Squalliesmom]

+9/105
Well, that teaspoon of gravy food sure did shoot his BG back up! Maybe I'll try MC next time, lol.

 

[Olive & Paula]

I believe the True Nature is lower carb than FF. My guys don't like the beef flavor though.

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

Wish I could try that for Murphy I even bought a can - but it has too many 'no-nos' for Murphy - sigh - still it is so heartening to see how it has worked for Squallie

 

[Squalliesmom]

I believe the True Nature is lower carb than FF. My guys don't like the beef flavor though.

Yes, Paula, I'm pretty sure it is. Sometimes my guys like the beef, sometimes not, but they can be like that about all the flavors, the little stinkers. Tonight they got fish, which they usually love, and no one will touch it. Tomorrow they'll love it again, lol.

 

[Squalliesmom]

Wish I could try that for Murphy I even bought a can - but it has too many 'no-nos' for Murphy - sigh - still it is so heartening to see how it has worked for Squallie

Thanks! Sorry you can't try it for Murphy.

 

[Squalliesmom]

And it looks like he's going to be tired of 3 units soon too. I am glad you've got a food solution that seems to be working. Going to three drops under 50 also seems to be agreeing with him.

I think you're right, I foresee still another reduction in his near future.

 

[Olive & Paula]

He is just working his way down the ladder.

 

[Squalliesmom]

Holy cow! I was not expecting that 33! Got gravy food and Karo into him, pronto, scared me! In fact, I'm still scared!

He seems to be acting okay, but now I'm paranoid so stupid little things that probably don't mean anything are taking on huge proportions.

 

[Olive & Paula]

Good catch Lucy. I guess he earned that reduction he's been working on.

 

[Squalliesmom]

I'm down to my last can of gravy food, too!

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

I was not expecting that 33

I got one of those once but it was just a bad test strip. This looks like the real deal!

 

[Marje and Gracie]

Whoa there, Squallie! Great catch, Lucy.

Good luck on the reduction. I think it's been plenty of time since the last reduction and a 33 after four cycles is telling us something.

 

[Olive & Paula]

I'm down to my last can of gravy food, too!

 

[jayla-n-Drevon]

wow Squallie has been busy!!

I am feeding the true nature too (along with others since we are is the fussy butt club).... if they don't eat it soon I will send it to you-

They have been big on the purina one grain free-ocean fish-beef-turkey-chicken all under 5%

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

I'm down to my last can of gravy food

I wish I lived closer, I'd run some over to you

 

[Squalliesmom]

Okay, got him up to 60, I'm going to give him another 30 minutes and test again to see where we are. It's still early in the cycle, though, so this may be a l-o-n-g night, good thing I can get by on very little sleep (sometimes it pays to be an insomniac)!

 

[Squalliesmom]

wow Squallie has been busy!!

I am feeding the true nature too (along with others since we are is the fussy butt club).... if they don't eat it soon I will send it to you-

They have been big on the purina one grain free-ocean fish-beef-turkey-chicken all under 5%

Thanks, Jayla, I will gladly take it, if they don't want it. It won't go to waste!

 

[Squalliesmom]

I wish I lived closer, I'd run some over to you

Aww, that's really nice of you! I wish you lived closer, then we could visit!

 

[Squalliesmom]

Just last week I had a whole lot of dusty cans, just sitting on the shelf, never imagined I'd run out so quickly!

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Just last week I had a whole lot of dusty cans, just sitting on the shelf, never imagined I'd run out so quickly!

After I read your post I checked my supply and I'm down to one unopened can of HC and MC myself. Ours cats have really been working it lately!

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Nice to see Squallie coming back up!

 

[Squalliesmom]

Up to 72!

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Up to 72!

Looking good!

 

[Squalliesmom]

Looking good!

The relief I feel is palpable! I'm still keeping an eye on him, though, I don't trust him not to drop again when the HC food wears off!

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

The relief I feel is palpable! I'm still keeping an eye on him, though, I don't trust him not to drop again when the HC food wears off!

I know the feeling. I don't let my guard down until the HC has worn off and he's past his usual nadir

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

I'm still keeping an eye on him, though, I don't trust him not to drop again when the HC food wears off!

Yeah, his nadir has been known to move around. HC should last about 2 hours, so....

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

Gussie said its your turn to get this so here you go! Well done today Lucy!!

 

[Red & Rover (GA)]

If you get low on the gravy front, you might try adding a tidge of water and swish it around to get the dregs (kinda like the end of a bottle of ketchup).

 

[Squalliesmom]

Gussie said its your turn to get this so here you go! Well done today Lucy!!
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LOL!!!

 

[Squalliesmom]

If you get low on the gravy front, you might try adding a tidge of water and swish it around to get the dregs (kinda like the end of a bottle of ketchup).

Good idea, thank you!

 

[Squalliesmom]

Up to 90 at +5.30.

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Looks like you're probably out of the woods if Squallie doesn't reverse course!

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Congratulations on the reducie! Even though you've only been on this dose for four cycles, Squallie's been all green and this is the third drop under 5o. Plus, anything in the 30s is pretty much an automatic reduction.

Now Squallie, don't you even think about getting up on that trampoline!

 

[Dyana]

Congratulations on the dose reduction!

 

[LizzieInTexas]

Great run! Congrats on the reduction!

Purina is they just won't give you the As Fed values so you can properly calculate the carbs.

And too high in phosphorus. Seems most are. My options are so limited if I want to stay away from fish/seafood.

Almost used up the last of the FF and will be going over to the new diet full time in a week or so. I am alternating the new food into the diet now. So far so good. No issues with loose poo or him eating it.

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

Congratulations on the reducie Squallie - good going Lucy

 

[Shoeskitty-GA]

Wow Lucy!!! Squallie is definitely on a serious mission!!!

 

[Olive & Paula]

Looks like a food trip coming up.

@LizzieInTexas what is the new food?

 

[Squalliesmom]

Great run! Congrats on the reduction!

And too high in phosphorus. Seems most are. My options are so limited if I want to stay away from fish/seafood.

Almost used up the last of the FF and will be going over to the new diet full time in a week or so. I am alternating the new food into the diet now. So far so good. No issues with loose poo or him eating it.

The True Nature is a little lower in phosphorus than the FF, another reason I like it. FF is way high!

What is the new food you are switching to?