11/4 Kona AMPS 316, +2 289, +3 284, PMPS 255, +2 200, +3 166

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

This morning we're bumping up to 1U, I'm over the pink numbers. I'm also slowly introducing Weruva Wx Low Phos foods into Kona's diet.

Let's see how this goes!

Yesterday's Post

Today's Summary
7:15am - AMPS 316
7:17am - Fed 2/3 can of TruLuxe Quick n' Quirky + 1/3 can of Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy
7:30am - shot 1U

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy

Just checking - is this low carb? Usually foods "in gravy" aren't - although there are some exceptions.

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Happy Saturday!

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Just checking - is this low carb? Usually foods "in gravy" aren't - although there are some exceptions.

I'm still scratching my head, Bhooma, they are not only low carb.... but they are NEGATIVE carbs? Not sure how they figure that!

 

[Bandit's Mom]

I'm still scratching my head, Bhooma, they are not only low carb.... but they are NEGATIVE carbs? Not sure how they figure that!

LOL. That's not possible, but I see it on their website. I guess you can presume they are low carb!

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

The comparison between Weruva Wx and TruLuxe line-up for phos is night and day.

The phos on the TruLuxe Quick 'N Quirky I was going to settle on that I've been giving Kona is the highest phos in the TruLuxe line-up.

Everytime I make a decicion, there is something else off that I don't like... the food is either perfect with high protein here, but crazy high phos there, then perfect carb level here, then super high fat or sodium there.

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Today's Summary
7:15am - AMPS 316
7:17am - Fed 2/3 can of TruLuxe Quick n' Quirky + 1/3 can of Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy
7:30am - shot 1U
8:35am - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
9:30am - BG 289

Upcoming Tasks:
10:30am - Test BG
12:30pm - Test BG
...... as needed

 

[Angela & Cleo]

Hi Jason, don't be too stressed just yet. Cleo got a similar diagnosis earlier this year. My Vet recommended (and verified by other sources) to limit phosphorus to around 200mg/kcal and increase hydration. I give Cleo the WX chicken puree and gravy as an after nadir snack. Keep in mind though that there are higher in overall calories per can. Also she does get bored with it.
Nutrition is truly a balancing act and takes lots of experimenting.
I keep on hand and circulate a number of different proteins that are under 250mg/kcal phosphorus and in the LC range of 0-9%.

Have you seen this CKD food Chart It has a list of foods that are lower phosphorus and diabetic friendly.

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Hi Jason, don't be too stressed just yet. Cleo got a similar diagnosis earlier this year. My Vet recommended (and verified by other sources) to limit phosphorus to around 200mg/kcal and increase hydration. I give Cleo the WX chicken puree and gravy as an after nadir snack. Keep in mind though that there are higher in overall calories per can. Also she does get bored with it.
Nutrition is truly a balancing act and takes lots of experimenting.
I keep on hand and circulate a number of different proteins that are under 250mg/kcal phosphorus and in the LC range of 0-9%.

Have you seen this CKD food Chart It has a list of foods that are lower phosphorus and diabetic friendly.

Thanks @Angela & Cleo. You are not lying, it's totally a balancing act. Thanks for the tips! I'll check out the food chart.

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Starting to look like a case of new dose wokiness (NDW).

Hoping it clears up in the next 24 hours or so...


Today's Summary
7:15am - AMPS 316
7:17am - Fed 2/3 can of TruLuxe Quick n' Quirky + 1/3 can of Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy
7:30am - shot 1U
8:35am - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
9:30am - BG 289
10:30am - BG 284

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Upcoming Tasks:
12:30pm - Test BG
...... as needed

She's staying flat and high. Take a break from tests till PMPS

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

She's staying flat and high. Take a break from tests till PMPS

There's nothing better in life than you telling me to take a break from tests.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

@Jason - Kona's Dad
Take a look at this
Wx's full nutritional information, click here.
With weruva foods
This is what I have been told to go by , by many members
You want the metabolizable energy profile percentage of carbs to be less than 10%, and the phosphorus which Weruva lists in Minerals to be less than 250 mg per 100 cals. So you have to look at two different places in the Weruva charts.
https://weruva.com

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Looks good to me Jason

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

@Jason - Kona's Dad
Take a look at this
Wx's full nutritional information, click here.
With weruva foods
You want the metabolizable energy profile percentage of carbs to be less than 10%, and the phosphorus which Weruva lists in Minerals to be less than 250 mg per 100 cals. So you have to look at two different places in the Weruva charts.
https://weruva.com

Yes, thanks! Looking like Weruva is pretty good at the lower carb & phos levels. The other things I try to wrap my brain around is the optimal protein and fat content too. Makes my head want to expload!

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Yes, thanks! Looking like Weruva is pretty good at the lower carb & phos levels. The other things I try to wrap my brain around is the optimal protein and fat content too. Makes my head want to expload!

You are asking the wrong one about optimal protein and fat content lol
But good luck with the increase

 

[Angela & Cleo]

Yes, thanks! Looking like Weruva is pretty good at the lower carb & phos levels. The other things I try to wrap my brain around is the optimal protein and fat content too. Makes my head want to expload!

You may want to start here https://catinfo.org/
And here is the link to Dr. Lisa's food chart last updated in 2017. The first couple of pages is an excellent explanation of what we should and shouldn't be looking for in our kitties' food.

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Thanks @Angela & Cleo! I'll check it out. I have so many cases of Weruva around the house now and like 5 more cases coming in the mail.

I gotta figure this out soon so I can settle on something that works best. ha ha ha

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Today's Summary
7:15am - AMPS 316
7:17am - Fed 2/3 can of TruLuxe Quick n' Quirky + 1/3 can of Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy
7:30am - shot 1U
8:35am - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
9:30am - BG 289
10:30am - BG 284
7:44pm - PMPS 255
7:50pm - Shot 1U
7:52pm - Fed 1 can of TruLuxe Pretty in Pink (0.5 carbs) and some Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy

Upcoming Tasks:
9:00pm - ketone test with Abbot precision blood meter
10:00pm - BG test
..... as needed.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Hmm....flat yellow AM cycle...an early indicator of a PJ party tonight?

 

[Angela & Cleo]

Maybe some action tonight after those flat yellows

 

[Angela & Cleo]

Hmm....flat yellow AM cycle...an early indicator of a PJ party tonight?

We crossed posted.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

We crossed posted.

GMTA

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Today's Summary
7:15am - AMPS 316
7:17am - Fed 2/3 can of TruLuxe Quick n' Quirky + 1/3 can of Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy
7:30am - shot 1U
8:35am - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
9:30am - BG 289
10:30am - BG 284
7:44pm - PMPS 255
7:50pm - Shot 1U
7:52pm - Fed 1 can of TruLuxe Pretty in Pink (0.5 carbs) and some Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy
9:05pm - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
9:10pm - ketone test with Abbot precision blood meter - result 0.1

Upcoming Tasks:
10:00pm - BG test
..... as needed.

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

@Bandit's Mom @Angela & Cleo she can bring it! I got all the tools and tricks now... all I need is to brew some coffee and there's nothing I can't handle.

I mean.. you'll be there for me too, right? HA HA HA

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Today's Summary
7:15am - AMPS 316
7:17am - Fed 2/3 can of TruLuxe Quick n' Quirky + 1/3 can of Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy
7:30am - shot 1U
8:35am - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
9:30am - BG 289
10:30am - BG 284
7:44pm - PMPS 255
7:50pm - Shot 1U
7:52pm - Fed 1 can of TruLuxe Pretty in Pink (0.5 carbs) and some Weruva Wx low phos Chicken Formula in Gravy
9:05pm - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs))
9:10pm - ketone test with Abbot precision blood meter - result 0.1
10:00pm (+2) - BG 200 (average of 190 & 210 tests)
10:05pm - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
11:00pm (+3) - BG 166
11:10pm - Fed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)

Automatic Feeder Schedule
12:10am (+4) - Feed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
1:10am (+5) - Feed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)
3:00am (+7) - Feed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)

 

[Jason - Kona's Dad]

Note: this morning I noticed the 1:10am food slot was still there this morning. The other two meals were eaten. Could have been asleep, maybe didn't hear the CatMate rotate, or just wasn't hungry.

Automatic Feeder Schedule
- 1:10am (+5) - Feed 1 teaspoon of TruLuxe Meow me a River (1.2% carbs)