8/13 Simon amps 175, +2 139, +5 129, pmps 227

tiffmaxee said:
Yes 0.5 If possible get a +2.5 or 3.
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Okay thank you! The vet tech showed me how to use the syringe needle today and she made it look so easy! Unfortunately I could not replicate it here at home! Went back to the lancing device and finally got a sample after 5-6 trys. Poor Simon's ears look like a war zone! :blackeye:
His phosphorous as of last week was 4.9 so I think we are still in a good range.
Thank you @tiffmaxee !
 
tiffmaxee said:
I looked on your ss and don’t see the phosphorus level. You would only start a binder, alimony hydroxide, if it is over 5.
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I haven't added all the data yet, but I will. Yes I think we are still okay on phosphorous. I am really hoping we can get him back to stage 2 kd as his numbers are borderline right now. Do you think his kidneys can improve if his bg is well regulated?

Yes, he is the best most patient cat. His sister Daisy who passed away last year would have absolutely killed me for this!
 
It’s hard to say. I do think that while a very low protein diet is not needed and is old thinking, It’s a good idea to feed quality protein but try to find a lower phosphorus food than fancy feast. If you can’t find one he likes, them you can add a binder if he get his phosphorus rises to 6. Some cats stay where he is which is good for years. Its hard to find a food that works for diabetes. kidney, and IBD. Did you ever try a novel protein, ond gd gas never had before for the IBD?
 
tiffmaxee said:
It’s hard to say. I do think that while a very low protein diet is not needed and is old thinking, It’s a good idea to feed quality protein but try to find a lower phosphorus food than fancy feast. If you can’t find one he likes, them you can add a binder if he get his phosphorus rises to 6. Some cats stay where he is which is good for years. Its hard to find a food that works for diabetes. kidney, and IBD. Did you ever try a novel protein, ond gd gas never had before for the IBD?
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It has been hard to do a lot of food experimenting while he is so nauseous and doesn't want to eat. I did buy some Primal rabbit nuggets (raw) and Stella & Chewy's duck/goose (freeze dried raw), which would both be novel for him, but then I decided these foods aren't prudent based on the phosphorous content. I started searing steaks for him (not a novel protein) and he really seemed to like that, so I was going to buy the EZ complete supplement and try home cooking for him, but then he stopped liking the steak. I think once/if he gets his appetite back we will be able to make a lot more progress with his diet. The only real step forward Ive made is realizing that chicken/turkey are triggers for him. We have only been dealing with this for ~ 6 mos. so it is still a steep learning curve!
 
Yes. Once the nausea s gone it will be much easier. Did you ask the vet about Cerenia dosing? EZ Complete is a good way to go. You can then buy your own protein at a Sprouts. It’s lower phosphorus because it doesn’t contain bone. Just one problem. It contains chicken liver. So I can’t use it for one of mine because she has skin allergies and I’m pretty sure chicken is one she can’t eat. I feed her Primal venison right now. I also use a Small Batch rabbit and lamb.
 
tiffmaxee said:
Yes. Once the nausea s gone it will be much easier. Did you ask the vet about Cerenia dosing? EZ Complete is a good way to go. You can then buy your own protein at a Sprouts. It’s lower phosphorus because it doesn’t contain bone. Just one problem. It contains chicken liver. So I can’t use it for one of mine because she has skin allergies and I’m pretty sure chicken is one she can’t eat. I feed her Primal venison right now. I also use a Small Batch rabbit and lamb.
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I used to cook for our husky and she loved it! Darn, chicken liver? Well maybe the liver at least wouldn't bother him. I like the idea of buying him high quality protein. Sprouts? I don't think we have one of those within a 3 hour radius of here! But Im sure I could find something nice at our Coop? ;) I didn't ask the vet today about Cerenia- I mostly use the local vet for labs so we don't have to drive, then the Chico vet for meds, and hopefully soon my specialist vet for expert guidance and advice o_O
 
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