6/22 Mikan AMPS 360, +2 310, +4 212, +7 234: PMPS 215, +1 205, +3 90, +4 81, +5 84, +6 92

Angela & Cleo said:
Good luck with the increase :bighug:
Question for you, did you change Mikan and the rest of your clan over to the Pro Plan Urinary food?
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Thanks Angela.
Yes, I'm trying out Pro Plan Urinary Beef & Chick, and Turkey & Giblets, since her brother's urinary blockage/crystal incident. I also just got Weruva Wx and Truluxe Steak Frites and tried them out along with Pro Plan this morning. Each of four cats seems to like different things :rolleyes: It was quite a buffet deal :p
 
There can be picky little buggers o_O. Cleo went on a poultry strike for awhile...that was fun. :rolleyes:

I asked because switching foods, even from one brand to another with the same carb % , can take a week or two (I think) to see how the new food effects BG.
 
Angela & Cleo said:
I asked because switching foods, even from one brand to another with the same carb % , can take a week or two (I think) to see how the new food effects BG.
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Very interesting.... Thanks for the information. I'll keep this in mind!
I'm finding this endocrine business so tricky. Too many funny feedback loops! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Angela & Cleo said:
Cleo went on a poultry strike for awhile...that was fun. :rolleyes:
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Oh boy. Cats! I don't know what goes into their sweet little heads :p But sure they know how to get us!
 
I look at your SS and the notes several times a day. I hope you don't mind me asking. It was just out of curiosity and definitely NOT a criticism :bighug::bighug:
Ive had information overload from this tricky endocrine business and I remember when I was trying out different foods for Ms Picky Protein, an experienced member pointed that out to me.
 
Angela & Cleo said:
I look at your SS and the notes several times a day. I hope you don't mind me asking. It was just out of curiosity and definitely NOT a criticism :bighug::bighug:
Ive had information overload from this tricky endocrine business and I remember when I was trying out different foods for Ms Picky Protein, an experienced member pointed that out to me.
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Angela
Of course I don't mind - I APPRECIATE your kind and caring comments and suggestions, always!
A lot of times, I think I know what I am doing but I really don't o_O
And there is this undercurrent anxiety about if I am doing my best - or not being adequate - or maybe I can't really match up with Mikan's needs...
It's hard not to take high BGs personally too! :oops:
Your guidance and advice are invaluable! :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Mikanmama said:
Unless she gets low, she gets LC at PS, +2 or +3. If she comes around later looking hungry, I give her a little LC food. Treats in between. When I go to bed, I leave LC foods around, although I don't see a lot of consumptions. There are 4 cats in the house and I am not confident autofeeders will work well with them. Mikan isn't very assertive and other cats will dominate. When I feed all of them, I stand/sit by Mikan to make sure that other cats don't bother her.
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I'm thinking that some food at +1 (you can feed a part of the PS meal) might help reduce the diving at +2. The reason I asked about autofeeders and whether she gets food at night is because I wondered if she is seeing greens late in the PM cycle like she did in the AM cycles of 6/14, 6/17 and 6/18. And you did not get an advance warning of this at +4 or +5 in those cycles. Maybe that is the reason for the pink AMPS.
 
Bandit's Mom said:
I'm thinking that some food at +1 (you can feed a part of the PS meal) might help reduce the diving at +2. The reason I asked about autofeeders and whether she gets food at night is because I wondered if she is seeing greens late in the PM cycle like she did in the AM cycles of 6/14, 6/17 and 6/18. And you did not get an advance warning of this at +4 or +5 in those cycles. Maybe that is the reason for the pink AMPS.
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Hmmm. Very interesting.
I can definitely try for +1 feeding.
Late night dips - I'll think about what I can do about it. Maybe feeding her at +4 or +5? I can try for something a little richer, like 10% food?
 
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