1/31 TOM amps 295 +4 256 +6 238 +8 236 pmps 376 sugar spike

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Tom had a dose increase last night from 1.25 to 1.5
I did'nt post yesterday but if you'd like to look at his #'s please note that as of yesterday his ss has been off (running 1 day ahead) due to techniqual difficulties.
his appetite has not been hearty and his poop has been...very soft. is it too late to start probiotics 1 week off of antibiotics. and can i use plain yogurt as a probiotic?
 
Re: 1/31 TOM amps 295 +4.5 256 +6.5 238 +8 236

No it is not too late for Probiotics, and Yes - plain yogurt is fine -- mixed with some food if needed to make it more "attractive" to Tom
 
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I often use a probiotic if a cat has loose stool, regardless of whether it has been on an antibiotic.

Pretty good day for Tom today.
 
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You can definitely start probiotics, whether a powder of plain yogurt!

Looks like the dose increase was a good call! Nice to see Tom starting in the yellows, even if barely!!
 
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thank you phoebi, i just checked my sun harvest low fat plain yogurt...is this ok? 19 grams of sugar and 7 carbs.
i guess the carbs come in about right...but those sugars...19 grams in 1 cup and i suppose he'll only eats maybe a tablespoon. i don't want to mess with the #'s...is it ok?
 
Re: 1/31 TOM amps 295 +4.5 256 +6.5 238 +8 236

thank you Venita and Christie, looks like we all posted at the exact same time!
it is awfully nice to see a string of yellows.. and if we can end the day on a yellow note...who know? its only his 2nd dose of 1.5, we may see a string of blue's tomorow. :mrgreen:
i know the next time i'm going to be crazy is when i have to shoot a green... that is my next venture into brand new territory and knowing me...well, it won't be easy. :lol:
 
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what a good boy i have! poor baby has shown very little interest in food yesterday and today...and having icky stools frequently.
i just gave him 1/2 cup of yogurt in a bowl and brought it to him on the couch (i did'nt want him to have to get up :lol: ) and my little sweetie has licked the bowl clean. he did'nt want his rabbit today, or his ff shrimp, or his ff chicken and i was a little worried as those are his favorite's (in that order) but like the dutiful son he his he ate the medicine :mrgreen:
 
Re: 1/31 TOM amps 295 +4.5 256 +6.5 238 +8 236

Lori --

Given the carbs and sugar, I'd get a test an hour after you fed the yogurt and see where Tom's numbers are. Often the low fat products are higher in carbs than regular fat content. (For example, Atkins diet: skim milk is bad, heavy cream is good.)

FortiFlora, Culturelle, or ReNew Ultimate (you can get the latter at Whole Foods in the refrigerated supplement section) are all probiotics that people here have used.
 
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pmps 376!
so much for 19 grams of sugar in plain yogurt...useful knowledge in case of hypo.
 
Re: 1/31 TOM amps 295 +4 256 +6 238 +8 236 pmps 376 sugar sp

And canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) is also a good source of fiber that can help with firming things up.
 
Re: 1/31 TOM amps 295 +4 256 +6 238 +8 236 pmps 376 sugar sp

sienne i think the problem is more of a reaction to antibiotics and needing probiotics---thus the yogurt. i can tell he's not feeling well, he's not eatting as usual, no zest, but boy he sure loved that yogurt!
is'nt pumpkin just one huge piece of carb?
 
Re: 1/31 TOM amps 295 +4 256 +6 238 +8 236 pmps 376 sugar sp

Lori...he had an awesome day before the sugar spike! I buy Acidophilus Pearls at Whole Foods and give them to my cats in pill pockets...the duck pill pockets do not have any sugar. Fortiflora is also good as someone else recommended. Wondered where you were yesterday. Hope Tom Tom feels better soon!
 
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