7/11 Kiwi, confused again. Where did the blues go?

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Kiwi F

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Hi guys.

I'm pretty confused ...again. Earlier in the week, Kiwi was having flat high curves. We raised his dose by .25. A couple days later, he had a night that his numbers were nice and blue (even a green), and I thought maybe we had the right dose. The next day, he bounced...not too surprising as his blue evening followed a very high preshot. Now...if I finally understand all of this, he is again having a high flat curve. How does that happen? Is this normal? Do I wait another day and raise his dose if he doesn't start responding again? What is happening that he has one great day and then goes back to what he was doing? Am I doing something wrong? Is he adjusting that fast (and what does that mean?) Is it likely we're at least getting close to his dose? Is he still bouncing (and I'm wrong about it again?)? I don't mean to drive you all nuts, but I feel like I need a night in the loony bin (not literally...but some of you must know what I mean).

Thanks for your help everyone.

Kim and Kiwi


BTW...if any of you live near Arkansas, there were TWO bobtail kittens up for adoption in the Baxter Bulletin (online). American Bobtails are my favorite breed, and if I were anywhere near there I would be taking them both home. One is white and grey, and one is orange, like Kiwi. dancing_cat cat_pet_icon
 
Kim --

A bounce can take up to 72 hours to clear. I would give this dose a little more time to determine whether the bounce hasn't cleared or if a dose increase is needed.
 
Thanks Sienne. His last two tests actually look much better!! This whole experience has been so much different than last time, that most of what I learned then doesn't seem to apply. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. If its any consolation (for all my questions), I've spent the past year telling everyone that the people on the FDMB saved Kiwi's life! You guys are the greatest! Seriously.

:RAHCAT
 
Is there a reason his PM numbers come down so nicely some days...but his AM numbers are more stubborn? His shots are at 7am and 7pm, and his extra small meals are at 1am and 1pm...so they are spaced evenly.
 
For some reason, many cats will be lower at night. Sometimes they flip flop and are lower during the day. It's one of those things you just have to go with :-D
 
Hi Kim,

I'm no help but I just wanted to say what a pretty colour Kiwi is. It's a great name too. Is that because of the yellow kiwi fruit? I hope that Kiwi gives you more blues tomorrow.

Grace
 
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