Dyana said:Jay, if you Reply to the last post in your condo when making additions (like posting test results, or making comments, or asking questions), rather than Editing the first post of the day, not only does it make more sense to us because the first post would be your post to report his AMPS and then there would be posted replys to that and then further down would be your next test and replys, etc. Beginning of the day is at the top, middle of the day in the middle, and end of the day is at the bottom. Sorry, that's just the way we all are used to seeing condos. The way yours is today, I have to keep checking the first post to see if you made any changes to it.
Take look at my condo, and see how we post in cronilogical sp? order.
I hope you see some action tomorrow, I really do. Maybe, this is "the high before the low". It happens like that sometimes.
So, you shot at +10, tonight. What + number are you planning on shooting at tomorrow morning? To get back to your previous schedule, you're going to need to adjust by 2 hours now.
Dyana said:Nice +4 Frankie!!
Jay, watch him. I guess you know that shooting early is the same as an increase. Don't ask me how, because I don't know how to explain it. Something to do with the shed, I think, maybe.
Dyana said:He'll eat the food eventually, though? I mean, he can't go without eating..
carolynandlatte said:Hi Jay,
Im going to be honest here. I hesitate to say anything because your frustration (understandably so) may keep you from hearing what Im saying. But I decided it was more important for me to put it out there and be wrong, or have you look the other way than ignore it...just in case you or someone else may benefit.
One great concern I have over the last week is the feeding issue. I dont know exactly how much you are feeding, but it sounds as if - from your posts- Frankie may be getting barely 1 can of ff/day? Sometimes vomiting? Or maybe that was just one day? Anyway, I want to caution you about not feeding enough and how it can lead to fatty liver disease. FLD is very serious and life threatening w/o aggressive tx (often hospitalization and feeding tubes). Here is a link with some information: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1&aid=217 You can google cats and fatty liver to get hundreds more articles.
I have heard and know (based on humans not eating) that not eating enough is not very healthy. I try and get him to eat, at least 200 calories per day or 2 cans of FF (different flavors, different caloric content). He and his brother have been throwing up occasionlay when (from the last 3 cases I bought) FF Beef, this time around and havent been feeding it to them since the last time one of them spewed. (Yuck) Combined with hgh sugar levels not eating is not a good thingI could be wrong, but isnt not having enough food part of the recipe for ketones?
Not feeding can cause big drops leading to rebounds into higher numbers. You can look at Latte's a.m. cycles and see that happen nearly every day. The drop Frankie experienced tonight, will probably bring you higher numbers later tonight or in the a.m. Just to give you a heads up on that.
Too little insulin is no good, a tad too much is not good either, Which is exactly why, when I started this I was shooting when he needs the insulin, numbers rising and food on onboard until I was able to find a dose that would drop him gently and keep his PS's relatively low and his nadir lower. Its 2 weeks and we have yet to find that dose. Every dose so far has given us Higher PS, Higher Nadirs (when I can find it) and little or no duration.
This dose, dropped him and its practically gone now as he is rising at +6, he peaked at +4
Its not like I dont feed, they just wont eat what I put out, Unless of I syringe feed them both, or give them appetite stimulators (valium works great) what else can one do.
Finally, its important to leave food out when gone, and overnight in case they do go too low (which you are not sure of because there are no mid day checks on the last dose). We need to give them the ability to take care of themselves. If they cant, they could end up in the situation you (and all of us) fear so much - hypo.
The food is always in the bowl. I havent trashed it tonight, nor do I when I'm not here during the week.
Its apparent from your posts ff is not a hit.
It used to be
Maybe its time to switch to something they will enjoy liking. I sure would hate to eat lima beans my entire life! :lol:
How bout pizza? Wait to high in carbs.. :lol:
Best of luck to you and Frankie.
ETA: Latte often takes up to 1 hr after shot to eat 1/8th-1/4 3oz can in the a.m. 2hrs to typically eat 3/4 can...its too slow to keep her from dropping fast.
Dyana said:I feed 1/4 can of FF for main meals (2 in the morning and 2 at night); and when I'm home, lots of 1/8 can minimeals in between. J.D. inhales every one of them. When I leave for work; I set a timed feeder for +4 and +6, and I leave out a frozen can of FF to slowly thaw. I may feed too much, but I'd rather it be there for him, if he needs it. I often, but not always, leave out food at night, too, or feed right before I go to bed.
Have you tried adding some tuna on top of his FF to entice him? Or, another LC topping? My cats absolutely love FortiFlora sprinkled on top, and they love crumbled freeze dried salmon or chicken on top of their FF, too. I also, sometimes feed them some boiled chicken breast, or grilled steak (without flavorings), too. If Frankie doesn't like the new FF pates, maybe he'll like the 9 lives LC varieties. I wish you luck in finding food he'll happily eat.
And yes, not eating is one of the ingredients for DKA.
carolynandlatte said:There are other foods than ff.
I have an innappetant cat, whom I assist fed for 9 months.
Sometimes you have to go out and buy a bunch of random stuff to try. Their tastes change.
Hillary & Maui said:Jay - if you are using FF with the new labels, there are several threads on health discussing the problems with the new FF. It seems that whatever formula changes happened, there are many cats who no longer like FF.
So, rather than get frustrated, why not buy a different brand of food and try that.
Maybe even try purchasing raw food - They come in frozen medallions and patties and who knows maybe your cats will like it - One brand to look for is Nature Variety - just don't buy the chicken (as it is recalled).
I feed a combination of foods to my cats and some things are more popular than others. I'm also trying a new food (at least to us) called Nature's Logic and so far my cats seem to like it. It's high in protein, low carb and as it seems to be a very dense product, I add lots of water to it to loosen it up and make it more puree like.
Additionally, I also free feed the canned food and when Maui was on insulin, I would serve meals, but then leave food out between meals. I didn't pay a lot of attention to when she ate and I tested and it did work out for her.
Something else you may not realize - when you change the time of the dose - for example shooting at +10 - that is also considered a dose increase. And if you shoot next at the regular +12 time - then that would be considered a dose decrease.
So, if you increased the dose AND shot at +10 - then you essentially gave 2 dose increases.
What + time do you plan to shoot in the am? The new time (based on your +10) or the oldtime (based on what your 12/12 was?) If you shoot at the old time - then you are giving a dose decrease as you are shooting 2 hours later than before.
Again, this means that you are dose hopping. And I know you've been told this several times, but when using lantus - consistency is key.
Does this make sense?
Jay said:Hillary & Maui said:Jay - if you are using FF with the new labels, there are several threads on health discussing the problems with the new FF. It seems that whatever formula changes happened, there are many cats who no longer like FF.
So, rather than get frustrated, why not buy a different brand of food and try that.
Maybe even try purchasing raw food - They come in frozen medallions and patties and who knows maybe your cats will like it - One brand to look for is Nature Variety - just don't buy the chicken (as it is recalled).
I feed a combination of foods to my cats and some things are more popular than others. I'm also trying a new food (at least to us) called Nature's Logic and so far my cats seem to like it. It's high in protein, low carb and as it seems to be a very dense product, I add lots of water to it to loosen it up and make it more puree like.
Additionally, I also free feed the canned food and when Maui was on insulin, I would serve meals, but then leave food out between meals. I didn't pay a lot of attention to when she ate and I tested and it did work out for her.
Something else you may not realize - when you change the time of the dose - for example shooting at +10 - that is also considered a dose increase. And if you shoot next at the regular +12 time - then that would be considered a dose decrease.
So, if you increased the dose AND shot at +10 - then you essentially gave 2 dose increases.
What + time do you plan to shoot in the am? The new time (based on your +10) or the oldtime (based on what your 12/12 was?) If you shoot at the old time - then you are giving a dose decrease as you are shooting 2 hours later than before.
Again, this means that you are dose hopping. And I know you've been told this several times, but when using lantus - consistency is key.
Does this make sense?
Jay said:http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=9682
Deb & Spot said:I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with Frankie, Jay. I can totally understand your frustration, really I can. I have no advise on dosing or feeding schedules, or anything like that for Frankie, since every cat is different and what works for Spot may not work for Frankie.
I did want to give you a few suggestions on food tho. There are many brands of Sophisticat, PetSmart's brand that are very low in carbs. I have been feeding those to Spot for well over a year and a half. I have two other kitties, one will eat anything and the other is a total picky eater. She will only eat FF, doesn't matter what kind, but it has to be FF. Just recently I switched up food for Spot. He's getting the "By Nature Organics", which is also sold at Petsmart. Spot really really likes this. Maybe you can try those brands and see what Frankie likes. You can also get freeze dried Chicken at Petsmart, in the dog treat section, and sprinkle some of that on top of the food. When Spot was feeling ill and wouldn't eat, I tried that and his appy picked up.
Best of luck to Frankie and your quest for food!!
Helene & Tizon said:I second everything Sienne said.
Lantus works, but it's not instantaneous. It requires the bean to follow specific instructions. I hear your frustration, however, you have to give us a chance.