2/12 Lucy PMPS=130;+2=86;+3.25=104 // Chia Seeds?

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Good morning,

Yesterday's condo

2/11 AMPS=155 (1u); +1=160; +2=157; +9.5=185
2/11 PMPS=202 (1u); +2.5=155; +4=166; +6=182

2/12 AMPS=158 (1u); +1=140; +2=133; +3=155; +10=128
2/12 PMPS=130 (1u); +2=86; +2.5=99; +3.25=104

Lucy ate the first breakfast better this morning.
She had a very big poo early morning - little soft at the end but still shaped.

Yesterday, Lucy's holistic vet suggested I try chia seeds as fiber to improve her colon health.
She said it has omega-3 and may help with inflammation too.
I looked up on the web, and read that it's good for diabetes. (<-- "Chia is being studied as a potential natural treatment for type-2 diabetes because of its ability to slow down digestion. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develops when exposed to liquids-can also prevent blood sugar spikes." and "Chia's stabilizing effect on blood sugar also fights insulin resistance which can be tied to an increase in belly fat, according to Live Strong.").
But in the same article, I also read it contains "plenty of" phosphorus.
Since Lucy has CKD, I probably won't try chia seeds.
I'm going to look up some more about this later when I have more time, but wondering if anyone know anything about this?

This is the article I was reading....
Just the first one Google found.....

Sending vines to all who need them.
 
Re: 2/12 Lucy AMPS=158 // Chia Seeds?

Hi guys .. no experience here with chia seeds .. it doesn't ring a bell in my memory of others using it, but that doesn't mean they haven't! Nice to hear lucy is having some good poos .. have a great day guys!
 
Re: 2/12 Lucy AMPS=158 // Chia Seeds?

I don't know anything about the seeds either, except hearing bits and pieces about how they are good for humans. I always find this stuff fascinating, so I think I'll do a little poking around, too. I also know flax is really good for humans, but haven't looked into it for cats. Maybe check that out, too??? Just a thought...I know they are high in omega 3s and fiber, and that you need to use the meal (not the whole seeds) to get the nutrients - otherwise they just pass straight on through. I do use flax fairly regularly for the beans in this house...

Nice start for Lucy - yay for good poo!!! I know she is always a bit iffy with her appy, but lately, she seems to be feeling pretty good (anti-jinx in the biggest way), because she has the best, most attentive bean.

Have a great day, Mariko!
 
Re: 2/12 Lucy AMPS=158 // Chia Seeds?

That's great Lucy is eating better. Yay for the poo, even if it was a little soft. I don't know anything about Chia seeds.
 
Re: 2/12 Lucy AMPS=158;+2=133 // Chia Seeds?

Hi Mariko,

Great start for Lucy, nice numbers, ok appy, and big poo! Sounds like a nap would the next best thing :-D I have not heard anything about chia seeds, but I plan on reading through your link.
Hope you are having a great day!
 
Re: 2/12 Lucy AMPS=158;+2=133 // Chia Seeds?

Hi, Mariko, I actually tried adding soaked chia seeds to Ripley's diet back in the fall. I only added a little bit to her food, and only for a couple of meals. She wasn't crazy about eating those meals. I think she suspected something was different about her food, so it was a short-lived experiment.
 
Re: 2/12 Lucy PMPS=130 // Chia Seeds?

What a nice blue day for Lucy! Looks like it is continuing too :-D . Also yay for poo and appy! Not necessarily at the same time of course :lol: . I don't know anything about the seeds either...I hope that Lucy is still feeling good tonight, and eating well for you. Have a good night :razz:
 
Re: 2/12 Lucy PMPS=130;+2=86 // Chia Seeds?

Lucy is eating good tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
 
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