17/6 PenPen OTJ completed, HURRAY

PH&MonkeyPenPenFaFaTiger · Jun 17, 2020

Yesterday was the 14th day of OTJ ans PenPen was 99 PMPS. I will later start a new post to celebrate. After remission I should check his BG every week right?

Thanks all the wonderful people in FDMB :bighug:

Special mention to @Nan & Amber (GA) @Bron and Sheba (GA) @jt and trouble (GA) For providing invaluable, prompt technical and emotional support. :cat:

JOJI and Kit · Jun 17, 2020

yay! so exciting :cat:

congrats!

Bron and Sheba (GA) · Jun 17, 2020

Hurray! Fantastic! Well done Peter and Pen Pen!
Did you reply to @Camille and Cyclone??
She sets up a great celebrity thread for you.

carfurby (GA) · Jun 17, 2020

Congratulations! How exciting! Below are instructions for what to do after remission.

Once he/she is through the trial successfully, you enter a new phase. Your cat is still diabetic but has now become diet-controlled. Continue feeding low carb food in the manner successful for your kitty. If you decide to change his/her feeding schedule, let your meter be your guide to the best times to feed. Avoid medications with sugar in them and steroid medications unless they are medically essential. Continue testing blood glucose weekly for the first month and then monthly forever. It's a good idea to weigh him/her monthly. Weight should remain stable. If he/she seems "off" or sick, or is showing signs of diabetes (excessive drinking, eating, urinating, weight loss), test his/her blood glucose right away. Keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy; dental issues can bring a cat out of remission. If you see rising blood glucose numbers, it's time for a visit to the vet!