8/9 Moonie AMPS 228, +2 142, +5 101

Connie & Parker & Moonie

Connie & Parker & Moonie

Member Since 2026
8/8 Moonie AMPS 269, +2 240, PMPS 233, +2 218

I just went for a dose increase to 3u this morning 😅

Figured this now marked the 6th cycle of no greens and 4 of flat yellows so why stay on a dose that’s not working.

I think we’ll have a real dilemma though if we see a number between 40 and 50. We probably shouldn’t reduce given her history of not holding reductions particularly well. But we’re also going on vacation in 3 weeks and need to start draining her depot in 2 weeks. And I need her to be cooperative for the sitters, which means we should minimize testing before then.

On the other hand, I’m eager to see her in better numbers knowing the vacation is coming, because I figure I’ll see sub-optimal numbers the week before as the depot is draining, the week of, and then the week after. So that’s three whole weeks where I have to stay strong 😱😭

We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it but it’s something to think about.

Happy Sunday from Miss Moonie!

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Good luck with the dose increase. Come on Moonie, work it 🌊🍀🏄‍♀️🐈‍⬛
I love seeing her with her banana 🍌
I think many of us have that same one 🥰

Your plan sounds good, and as you said let’s work out the details as you get closer to your trip!
Enjoy your day and safe surfs for Moonie 😻
 
Staci & Ivy said:
Good luck with the dose increase. Come on Moonie, work it 🌊🍀🏄‍♀️🐈‍⬛
I love seeing her with her banana 🍌
I think many of us have that same one 🥰

Your plan sounds good, and as you said let’s work out the details as you get closer to your trip!
Enjoy your day and safe surfs for Moonie 😻
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Thanks Staci! Somehow every kitty loves that banana 🍌

I hope you and Ivy have a wonderful day of solid poops, excellent appetite and no (minimal) cat-on-mom violence! 😅😻
 
Good luck with the increase! I hope it brings her into some nice greens before you have to start draining the depot. I know that's a stressful thought, but you've got a great plan in motion and lots of support here too.
I've heard so many great things about those bananas. I'm going to have to find one for Mister.
Miss Moons looks adorable as always, give her some pets from me.🥰
 
squeem3 said:
Chewy has it: https://www.chewy.com/yeowww-catnip-yellow-banana-cat-toy/dp/130264 Amazon, Petco, Petsmart, too. Use the FDMB affiliate links 🤑

Civvie's banana is over 20 years old 😲 A hand me down from my previous cat. Civvie prefers the apple to the banana. The lemon is mostly ignored. Leroy never cared for catnip.
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Wait I did not know that there were multiple non banana options so that just blew my mind. And that’s so sweet that Emma has a 20 year old banana toy - I didn’t know they last so long :)
 
Elizabeth & Mister said:
Good luck with the increase! I hope it brings her into some nice greens before you have to start draining the depot. I know that's a stressful thought, but you've got a great plan in motion and lots of support here too.
I've heard so many great things about those bananas. I'm going to have to find one for Mister.
Miss Moons looks adorable as always, give her some pets from me.🥰
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Thank you Elizabeth! You’re very sweet. I think the 3u is working so fingers crossed! It’s the first active dose we’ve had in a bit :)

And Squeem linked to the banana below. Highly highly recommended! Even my kitties who don’t love catnip toys love bunny kicking it :)
 
Elizabeth & Mister said:
Good luck with the increase! I hope it brings her into some nice greens before you have to start draining the depot. I know that's a stressful thought, but you've got a great plan in motion and lots of support here too.
I've heard so many great things about those bananas. I'm going to have to find one for Mister.
Miss Moons looks adorable as always, give her some pets from me.🥰
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Thank you Elizabeth! You’re very sweet. I think the 3u is working so fingers crossed! It’s the first active dose we’ve had in a bit :)

And Squeem linked to the banana below. Highly highly recommend
squeem3 said:
Lots of Yeowww! toys: Our Products - Toys - Yeowww! Catnip

Civvie and the OG banana. It doesn't have the logo stitched on the side like the current version does and I think it's longer too.

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The only other hand me downs I still have are the Kitty Hoots in the Bill Clinton version and Hilary Clinton version 😂
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Omg I just looked the Kitty Hoots up and it’s hilarious. And yes! I think the banana is a bit longer.

I didn’t know Emma was so fluffy! She looks as fluffy as my ragdolls in that photo 😻
 
The lemon and apple are also older versions. The stitched logo on the apple is sideways, no logo on the lemon, and the leaf on the apple and lemon are felt, not the gauzy material on the current version. The lemon is also fatter.

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Ok, I'll stop hijacking Moonie's thread now 😂
 
squeem3 said:
The lemon and apple are also older versions. The stitched logo on the apple is sideways, no logo on the lemon, and the leaf on the apple and lemon are felt, not the gauzy material on the current version. The lemon is also fatter.

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Ok, I'll stop hijacking Moonie's thread now 😂
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Ohhh now I’m going to have to try the other fruits! I actually think the ball-like shape of the lemon might be fun for Wilbur who likes to play fetch like a dog 🤣
 
Marje and Gracie said:
Well something has suddenly changed for her. Any feeding changes?
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We've been going over everything recently, and Parker thinks he hasn't been careful enough with the air bubbles in the syringe so she's been getting inconsistent / lower doses :mad::mad::mad:

I told him if he does it again, I'm going to cut up our Advils in random sizes and give those to him the next time he has a headache :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Joking but not really joking 🤣
 
Connie & Parker & Moonie said:
We've been going over everything recently, and Parker thinks he hasn't been careful enough with the air bubbles in the syringe so she's been getting inconsistent / lower doses :mad::mad::mad:

I told him if he does it again, I'm going to cut up our Advils in random sizes and give those to him the next time he has a headache :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Joking but not really joking 🤣
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Don’t mess with mama! Important rule #1, Parker.
 
JoM said:
You are brave, going on vacation for a week. I havent been away from the house for more than a few hours at a time for 2 1/2 years! Im glad Moonie is regulated enough for you to do this. I am still waiting for this to happen for Karamelle.
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Honestly I think if it weren't for Parker, I'd happily be hermited away for years and years on end. I'm excited to go, but I admit that my heart won't be fully at ease until I'm back with her again. I hope it happens for Karamelle too. If only I lived nearby in CA, I'd happily poke Miss Karamelle's little ears for you :)
 
Connie & Parker & Moonie said:
Now we're pre-drawing the syringes for our pet sitters during our vacation since not even her dad can get it 100% right 🤣

She finally came down nicely this morning so hopefully from now on, she can stay in nice numbers (at least until our vacation)
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It’s best not to pre-draw. We’ve always advised against it based on a section from a paper on Lantus viability and pre-filling syringes.

Prefilled syringe stability​

The stability of Lantus when it is prefilled into syringes and stored up to 7 days was evaluated using four different types of syringes (Aventis, data on file). The following syringes were tested (200 syringes of each type): 1) BD Ultra-fine, U-100, 0.5 ml, 30 G ×½ inch (Becton Dickinson [BD]); 2) BD Ultra-fine II (short needle), U-100, 0.5 ml, 30 G × 5/16 inch (BD); 3) Walgreens super thin syringes, U-100, 0.5 ml, 29 G × ½ inch (Walgreens); and 4) Reli-On insulin syringes, U-100, 0.5 ml, 30 G × 5/16 inch (Wal-Mart).
The syringes were stored either at 41°F (5°C) or 77°F (25°C) for up to 7 days, after which the Lantus solution was tested for filtration time, byproducts, insulin glargine content, and m-cresol (preservative) content. The Lantus solution was visually inspected and pH measured every day (except days 4 and 5). Microbial contamination was not evaluated in this study.

Results​

Visual appearance at 41°F (5°C).​

The Lantus solution became turbid more quickly in the Walgreens syringes compared with those of BD and Reli-On. By day 3, the Lantus solution was turbid in all four syringe types. After 2 days of storage in the Walgreens syringes, the Lantus solution did not meet specification.

Visual appearance at 77°F (25°C).​

The Lantus solution became turbid in the Reli-On syringes by day 2, and turbidity occurred in the Walgreens and BD Ultra-fine II syringes by day 3. After 6 days of storage in the Walgreens syringes, the Lantus solution did not meet specification. A placebo solution stored in the Walgreens syringes at each temperature did not become turbid over 7 days.

Insulin glargine content, byproducts, filtration, and pH.​

For each syringe type, the Lantus solution complied with specifications.

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For each syringe type, the Lantus solution complied with specifications.

Summary​

Aventis Pharmaceuticals does not recommend prefilling syringes with Lantus and storing for any period longer than needed for application. In addition BD states the following (9): “BD does not recommend that any of our syringes be prefilled more than a few minutes in advance of the injection. There are no conclusive studies to determine the safety or risks associated with this practice.”
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What I would do is show her how to use the calipers but also mark a correctly drawn dose in an old syringe with food coloring in it so she could see the amount it “should” be if she draws it and uses the calipers correctly.
 
Marje and Gracie said:
It’s best not to pre-draw. We’ve always advised against it based on a section from a paper on Lantus viability and pre-filling syringes.



What I would do is show her how to use the calipers but also mark a correctly drawn dose in an old syringe with food coloring in it so she could see the amount it “should” be if she draws it and uses the calipers correctly.
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That is VERY good to know thank you! We've already shown the pet sitters how to use the calipers so we will just have them do that + leave a comparison syringe out. We're also making instructional videos this week for our dry runs.
 
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