Melissa and Celle
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We recently switched from Purina dry DM to Wellness canned turkey. I know this is supposed to be better overall, but I have some concerns.
First, she's not eating as many calories as before. She's always been a great eater with hard-to-regulate weight. Now it takes hours to finish what's in the bowl. At this point she does not need to lose any weight, and her sugars are high right now (between 250 and 450) as we work on getting her regulated (topic for another post). Is there any reason that she'd need fewer calories with the new diet, or should I be worried and try a more palatable wet food?
Second, she's essentially free feeding now. I don't know when or how much she eats. I do make sure she eats something before injecting her, but other than that, she regulates her own eating. How concerned should I be about not knowing her quantity and timing of feeding?
Third, I don't know how to keep food from her during the hours before her next shot. I use a timer, but there is almost always something left when I return home or wake up. I hate to put out less than I know she's used to eating. Is eating on the upswing a big concern and is there any way to deal with this?
Thank you!
First, she's not eating as many calories as before. She's always been a great eater with hard-to-regulate weight. Now it takes hours to finish what's in the bowl. At this point she does not need to lose any weight, and her sugars are high right now (between 250 and 450) as we work on getting her regulated (topic for another post). Is there any reason that she'd need fewer calories with the new diet, or should I be worried and try a more palatable wet food?
Second, she's essentially free feeding now. I don't know when or how much she eats. I do make sure she eats something before injecting her, but other than that, she regulates her own eating. How concerned should I be about not knowing her quantity and timing of feeding?
Third, I don't know how to keep food from her during the hours before her next shot. I use a timer, but there is almost always something left when I return home or wake up. I hate to put out less than I know she's used to eating. Is eating on the upswing a big concern and is there any way to deal with this?
Thank you!