alexMama
Member Since 2026
The doctor says that’s what the doctor said… He said the bigger issue right now is the avoiding DKA
? Alex: 2/27 AMPS 513, +2 525, +5 507, +7 532, PMPS 520, +2 558
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Suzanne & Darcy
Member Since 2020
I understand. But his ketones are still under 1. I am very worried about DKA, too, with the 500s. But he seems to be holding his own for now. I am sure that is why the vet recommended the higher insulin dose and he can see that you are monitoring him carefully. Hang in there little Alex! You are a strong cat who can recover and stabilize! Oh Maria, I am so grieved by this. I am going to say some more prayers for Alex tonight. We just need to get him through the weekend I really do believe he can be stabilized and get better!
alexMama
Member Since 2026
i’m at the grocery store right now picking up some baby food as that was recommended… Meat only baby food by either Gerber or Beechnut… To try to get him to eat something. They say the Gerber ones have cornstarch which I can read that they do and might slightly affect his blood glucose levels. have you tried these? My local store has only the Gerber, but I’d have to drive 15 minutes away and would not get back just in time for the 7 PM shot and all of that.
Suzanne & Darcy
Member Since 2020
I have used Gerber, yes. Many many times. If you look up the overall carb content of Gerber it’s very low. Get some ham if they have it. It’s a magic bullet with many cats.
Suzanne & Darcy
Member Since 2020
Also get every different flavor that they have. Neither Beech Nut or Gerber have onions or garlic in them.
Suzanne & Darcy
Member Since 2020
Beech nut may be slightly lower in carbs. At this point it is very important that he eats.
Do you have Forti Flora at home to sprinkle on top of food lightly? Do you have parmesan cheese finely grated sprinkles? Do you have any of the freeze dried chicken treats like Pure Bites that can be finely ground and sprinkled on top of food lightly — that one is extremely palatable to most cats.
Do you have Forti Flora at home to sprinkle on top of food lightly? Do you have parmesan cheese finely grated sprinkles? Do you have any of the freeze dried chicken treats like Pure Bites that can be finely ground and sprinkled on top of food lightly — that one is extremely palatable to most cats.
alexMama
Member Since 2026
and of course, the ham one was the one that I totally did not get! I’ll run back and grab some in the morning… I got the turkey and the beef.. I was able to mix some water in it to make it a little bit smoother and syringe feed him some… his ketones are down to .7 which is good. And I just took him to his litter box and got him to pee again so that’s also good.
So the vet called me again after i sent him a video of Alex tonight walking..He talked to my husband and I for a good 20 mins.. His plan is pretty aggressive to get this diabetes under control..
2.5 tonight
3.0 Tomorrow AM
3.5 Tomorrow PM
4.0 Sunday AM if numbers aren’t going down
He said he would not usually be this aggressive with the average patient but he said most of his people don’t do the amount of monitoring I’m doing..so as long as I’m willing to closely monitor , which I am, then he wants me to check in each day with updates and follow this plan.
Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
How much food did you syringe?
Food is almost like medication when it comes to ketones! It's great that they're coming down....now we just need him to eat on his own!
Come on Lil' Alex! Chow down for your mama! (and Suzanne and me too)
(and don't worry about the tiny amount of cornstarch in the Gerbers....for some reason, most cats don't seem to like the Beechnut as much as they like the Gerbers anyway)