At what point do you not give insulin?
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Julia & Bandit (GA)
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Question--Is Lizzy overweight at all? Do you know what her actual and ideal weight is?
The reason I'm asking is because her numbers are a *slightly* higher than normal, and where I've seen this situation pop up is if the cat is carrying around a few extra pounds. Bandit was 14.5 lbs when he went OTJ, and his BG off insulin was ranging 90-140. Since I've gotten him down to his ideal weight (12.5lbs), he stays 60-120 all the time. A little extra weight can make a bigger difference than you think.
I think you're probably ready for an OTJ trial, but if she does need to lose weight I would definitely start a safe weight loss plan with her at the same time.
The reason I'm asking is because her numbers are a *slightly* higher than normal, and where I've seen this situation pop up is if the cat is carrying around a few extra pounds. Bandit was 14.5 lbs when he went OTJ, and his BG off insulin was ranging 90-140. Since I've gotten him down to his ideal weight (12.5lbs), he stays 60-120 all the time. A little extra weight can make a bigger difference than you think.
I think you're probably ready for an OTJ trial, but if she does need to lose weight I would definitely start a safe weight loss plan with her at the same time.
Lizzysdad
Member Since 2012
Thank you for the replies!
I would love to start an OTJ trial, but every time I start to think that she does what she did this AM and gives a yellow number. Do I still think about an OTJ trial or wait a bit yet?
Lizzy weighs 12 pounds. She weighed 14 before her diagnosis. Her father was a 17 pound Ragdoll, but her mother was only a 10 pound Siamese. She has a long body. How much weight might she still need to lose? If so, where can I find plans or how should I go about a weight loss diet? I feed her 3 oz. per meal. She tends to eat about 2 oz. right away and then comes back about 30 minutes later and eats most of the remaining food. I do meal feed twice a day due to my schedule.
Andy
I would love to start an OTJ trial, but every time I start to think that she does what she did this AM and gives a yellow number. Do I still think about an OTJ trial or wait a bit yet?
Lizzy weighs 12 pounds. She weighed 14 before her diagnosis. Her father was a 17 pound Ragdoll, but her mother was only a 10 pound Siamese. She has a long body. How much weight might she still need to lose? If so, where can I find plans or how should I go about a weight loss diet? I feed her 3 oz. per meal. She tends to eat about 2 oz. right away and then comes back about 30 minutes later and eats most of the remaining food. I do meal feed twice a day due to my schedule.
Andy
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If you can easily palpate her ribs (maybe 1/4 inch of skin and fat over it), her hips are only slightly boney, you can feel the tops of the vertebrae easily, and she has nice firm muscles, she may be at an ideal weight (a sort of long & lanky build). I have a civvie who feels like that and despite food beeing available, she doesn't eat more.
On the other hand, if she has lots of padding and it is difficult to feel the ribs, hips, and vertebrae, much less the muscles, then you might cut back 1/8 to 1/4 of a can less at each feeding.
OR, regardless of weight, you might try active play sessions for 5-10 minutes several times a day. The play sessions may help with the glucose levels too (at least activity helps in human diabetics) and support the bond between you.
On the other hand, if she has lots of padding and it is difficult to feel the ribs, hips, and vertebrae, much less the muscles, then you might cut back 1/8 to 1/4 of a can less at each feeding.
OR, regardless of weight, you might try active play sessions for 5-10 minutes several times a day. The play sessions may help with the glucose levels too (at least activity helps in human diabetics) and support the bond between you.
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