10/30 Champ PMPS 199, +1 240, +2 141, +3 80

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Patty & Champ

Patty & Champ

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[Condo from 10/23/11]

Well, it's been an entire week since I've posted a condo for Champ. Work has been busy, yes, but I think I justed needed a break from concentrating on all this stuff for a little bit. With everything I do, Champ is always my first consideration... do I need to feed him, do I need to test him, does he look like he's feeling fine, can I get out for a couple of hours to do some shopping, how come he's not eating like he used to. And then the other parts of the day are spent working, updating his condo, working, visiting other condos, working. I guess I just needed to be able to turn off the FD part of my brain for a bit during each day for a little bit. Of course, the day I decided to post his condo again, his numbers are completed whack. I know this is a bounce, and, boy, what a bounce!!!! Last night, he went from a 285 to a 57 in 3.5 hours...I knew today was going to be a doozy!! He's slept all day long which is understandable. We had a bit of a pokefest last night...and the night before...and the night before that.

I made homemade raw cat food on Friday and, let me just say, chunking up chicken is NOT my favorite thing to do. It took 3-4 hours to make and package up 15 days worth of food. However, Champ thinks it's Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners all rolled up into one. He absolutely LOVES it!!! I fed the first meal to him Friday PMPS. Within 15 minutes, he was begging for more. I made him wait for a whole hour before giving him his second mini meal...and then within 15 minutes he was begging for more!!! This went on all night long!!! I'm glad he likes it, but I'll probably enlist my DD to help me cut up the meat next time. And handling chicken livers is completely gross. I threw a piece down to Champ to see if he would eat it and I do believe I've found his new kitty crack!!

Over the last week, I popped on every once in a while to take a look around and see what's going on, but I know I've missed a bunch. I'm going to go visiting now and see how the kitties (and beans) are doing!!
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389

Hey you!!! Glad to see you're back. I was just telling Mike I needed to call you. Totally understand about needing a break from time to time.

Wow on the dive...so the bounce makes sense. I'm so glad he liked the raw! WOW....I have to get off my patootie and do that!

Missed you.
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389

Hi Patty & Champ,
I admire you for doing all that raw-chicken preparation!!!!! I'm so paranoid about raw meat (actually, most meat in general) that I couldn't even imagine doing what you did. The appreciative recipient was no doubt worth it!

So, carry on! Nice to see Champ's condo. Don't forget the big Halloween party tomorrow night. The progressive-party bus will pick Champ up.

Ella & Rusty
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389

You know i was wondering about you earlier today and went so far as to look you up and make sure Champ's SS was filled out and that you guys were still alive and well!! I missed you!

Taking a break from all of this is so much easier said than done......i left today to help my DB and DSIL move out of their house, thinking it would do me good to get out and take my mind off things, turns out i spent the entire time wondering if Leo was ok. :oops: I hope your break went much better than mine!

Awesome news about the homemade fuds! Now i want to try it out on Leo. Do you have to use a grinder?

I hope you and Champ have a wonderful evening and don't stay away from LL too long!
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389

I so know what you mean about needing a break. I was "forced" into a break due to the power outage last night, and it was almost more stressful, if that's possible!

It's awesome that you have found Champ's version of kitty crack! More power to ya!!
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389

Hi Patty, so glad to see you back, too. I admire anyone who can make the raw meat fuds. I would probably buy it if I knew of a good raw meat sold in the stores Of course, Mags has a reputation here of being Miss Picky Eater. I hope work settles down for you and Champ clears the bounce. Have a good night you two.
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389

I'm glad Champ is liking the raw diet. A couple of thoughts and observations.

If you haven't thought of this, getting boneless chicken makes the slicing and dicing far easier. I would make a double recipe and the entire process of grinding and mixing including packaging into 1/4 cup patties took about an hour. Has Champ had any GI issues? Some cats experience some poo problems initially with the transition. I'd also add some water when you're feeding -- this may help especially once Champ has transitioned since stool can be drier. You may want to read up on Dr. Lisa's site about some of the positive improvements that go along with a raw diet!
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389, PMPS 1

Hi Sienne!! I definitely did use boneless, skinless chicken and even partially froze it so it would be easier to cut. Maybe I just cut the pieces too small and that's why it took so long? Also, arthritis runs in my family so, even though I'm only 50, my hands have already been affected and my thumbs and index finger joints are especially painful when exerting pressure. I may have to invest in a grinder attachment for my KitchenAid, though I'm thinking the
Tasin that Dr. Lisa uses may be my best bet so I don't have to purchase any premix once the stuff you gave me is gone and I can grind up the bones, skin, and all without any problem. You and I think alike....I just re-read Dr. Lisa's page on homemade food Friday before I mixed up my first batch. I actually made a double batch this time, though a "batch" is considered 2 ounces per meal and Champ gets 3 ounces. Instead of getting 20 days worth, I got 15 which I'm not sure I should have gotten, but that's how it turned out. I'm going to be more careful next time with the weighing of the liver and the meat.
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389, PMPS 1

HI, GUYS!!!

we missed you, but totally understand!

YIKES! on the food prep...
lately i've been hard-pressed to open a can of soup... :roll:
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389, PMPS 1

PATTY! glad to see you - i so understand on the need to try to compartmentalize the FD and try to accomplish any "regular" living. when old friends ask me what i'm doing now, i'm embarrassed to answer that i'm taking care of my diabetic cat. it really can fill up the time, and i find it hard to stay away from FDMB as well. *sigh* and having said that, i'm still glad to see you and champ!!! dancing_cat :YMHUG:

tipping my hat to you for making the raw food for mr champers! lucky boy! i'm with ella on meat and hate touching raw meat. popping the lid of the fancy feast is about right for me! can i send punkin and anya over for snackies at your place? it would no doubt make them some very happy kitters!

i hope work lets up on you and you have a little time to breathe!
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389, PMPS 1

The 1/4 cup portions weighed out to about 2 oz. I got about a weeks' worth of food (8 - 10 days) for both Gabby and Gizmo from a double batch.
 
Re: 10/30 Champ AMPS 219, +3 378, +5.5 301, +8.5 389, PMPS 1

Hi Patty - i too understand how it is... we all need a break now and then, Been there too.

Sorry for the4 bounce - Mannie is in the same boat as champ.. we get good stuff, then several days of not so good stuff. mr bouncy kitty has returned. I hope Champ clears this one soon.

Kudos to you for going the raw fuds route. Even better that Champ likes it!! :razz: :razz:

Hey Champ - Halloween party tomorrow - you gots to come OK? I will picks you up - it will be one cool party!! See you ~~ Mannie
 
This seems to be Champ's normal....let's get as high as possible during the day and then go low at night so mom can't go to bed. This is why God made kitties (and babies) so cute...so when they drive us nuts, we already love them to pieces!!
 
:-D keeps us from killing them. :lol:

champ's ending his bounce, punkin just hit 236 so i'm guessing we're off on one. lantus land is a bouncy place!
 
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