Blue AMPS 438

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Morning.
Blue is eating and I shot at 9:00 so inching up time. I'll get a +3 unless I need to test earlier.
I'm going to check on the freeze dried chicken treats to see carbs. That's the only suspect in
Blue's increase, unless there is a FF classic that's higher than another.

 

[Critter Mom]

Morning, Patty!

I see your boy has been swinging from the chandelier again.

The treats should be fine carb-wise if they're just freeze dried meat.

+3 should be fine for the next test unless you spot anything odd in Blue's behaviour.

Glad you're managing to nudge up your schedule a bit.


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[tiffmaxee]

Freeze dried chicken doesn’t contain carbs. Which brand? A +3 is fine. The ff flavors do have various carb levels. It’s hard but try not to get down when his bg is up. It takes time. Look at the whole cat. He’s been feeling better. He’s more than a number. His numbers will come down. If after a week he’s still getting high numbers we will increase his dose. That’s how long it takes to check what this dose is doing. If he stops eating dry food we could move faster but you have your other cats to consider and it can mean a lot more testing. At this point I think you should follow the protocol. BTW you aren’t getting hi readings! Lantus is dosed on how low it’s taking him, not on how high he is at shot time.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Yes, I get emotional with each number, but Blue is feeling better. The freeze dried chicken is Instinct. I'm ordering a different brand on Chewy but wanted something I knew Blue would eat because he's not a big eater. My other cats are having more issues with the FF and did better on the American Journey. I'll place another order today.
Yes, I'm at 9:00 now! It's easy to get off schedule...

 

[tiffmaxee]

I’ve used Pure Bites freeze dried. I even at one point was buying human cans of freeze dried by the pound! It was cheaper but couldn’t use it up fast enough.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Checked on the Instinct raw boost mixers that I gave Blue and evidently it has fruit an veg in it and carbs are 24%. No wonder his BG went up.
I'll look for the Pure bites.

 

[tiffmaxee]

Yes. You need 100% meat. That explains a lot, lol. Now we see what the .75 plus low carbs can do.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Yes. You need 100% meat. That explains a lot, lol. Now we see what the .75 plus low carbs can do.

I had no idea. They say freeze-dried chicken. I reordered American Journey minced and pate. Both are Lc. I also ordered Purebites.
He is feeling better so I can tell his BG is probably lower. He’s snuggling with me and kissing my face.

 

[Critter Mom]

Checked on the Instinct raw boost mixers that I gave Blue and evidently it has fruit an veg in it and carbs are 24%. No wonder his BG went up.

Ha ha! Contraband.

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[tiffmaxee]

Ah, have a part Siamese that kisses my face too. Makes all this worthwhile. She has skin allergies. I bought some dry food as possible treats on line. Dr. Elsey’s. One said chicken. The other said salmon. The salmon had chicken in the ingredients. I gave it to a friend. My two are spoiled and weren’t the least bit interested in the dry anyhow.

 

[Critter Mom]

Yes, I get emotional with each number,

There's one thing worse than a black or a red: a low green ...

Checked on the Instinct raw boost mixers that I gave Blue and evidently it has fruit an veg in it and carbs are 24%.

They'll be a good addition to Blue's hypo toolkit. It's a good idea to put a wee label showing the carb value on all the toolkit foods and treats - easier to just glance at the label and grab something with the right carb profile when you're anxious and in a hurry.



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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

There's one thing worse than a black or a red: a low green ...


They'll be a good addition to Blue's hypo toolkit. It's a good idea to put a wee label showing the carb value on all the toolkit foods and treats - easier to just glance at the label and grab something with the right carb profile when you're anxious and in a hurry.


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What a great idea. I'll label today.

The FF I think might be what brought the diarrhea
back because I didn't give them any of Blue's high protein dry food. Such a juggling act.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Siamese are the sweetest cats. One of my cats from my first cat family was part Siamese and when I had a chance to adopt Blue and Layla I jumped on it. A local rescue had them and their mother died so they are bottle babies.

 

[Critter Mom]

I'd love a meezer.

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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Ah, have a part Siamese that kisses my face too. Makes all this worthwhile. She has skin allergies. I bought some dry food as possible treats on line. Dr. Elsey’s. One said chicken. The other said salmon. The salmon had chicken in the ingredients. I gave it to a friend. My two are spoiled and weren’t the least bit interested in the dry anyhow.

Looks like you have to read ingredients carefully when you have sick babies.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I'd love a meezer.

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You can't go wrong! Blue follows me everywhere. If you want a cat like that for sure get a meezer.

 

[Critter Mom]

He is feeling better so I can tell his BG is probably lower. He’s snuggling with me and kissing my face.

You're getting the hang of this alright, my girl!


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[Critter Mom]

Blue follows me everywhere. If you want a cat like that for sure get a meezer.

I lurve velcro cats!

The Noodle isn't quite in Blue's league, but she normally follows me upstairs to the bathroom. She wasn't so well over the last few weeks and she stopped doing that. I missed it so much. The last couple of days she has started doing it again some of the time. I hope it's a sign she's feeling better.

Lúnasa has always been quite a sing-y cat, which I really like, but you should hear her when it comes to litter box activities. All her life she has been of the firm opinion that the whole world needs to be immediately informed every time she poops.


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[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I lurve velcro cats!

The Noodle isn't quite in Blue's league, but she normally follows me upstairs to the bathroom. She wasn't so well over the last few weeks and she stopped doing that. I missed it so much. The last couple of days she has started doing it again some of the time. I hope it's a sign she's feeling better.

Lúnasa has always been quite a sing-y cat, which I really like, but you should hear her when it comes to litter box activities. All her life she has been of the firm opinion that the whole world needs to be immediately informed every time she poops.


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Haha that's funny. I do have Teddy who runs a marathon after a good poop. Cars are funny.

I grew up with a dog. My dad always said he was allergic to cats. He just didn't like them. Payback was when he came to visit and a cat would invariably sit on him.

Are your cats older?

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Siamese are the sweetest cats. One of my cats from my first cat family was part Siamese and when I had a chance to adopt Blue and Layla I jumped on it. A local rescue had them and their mother died so they are bottle babies.

That handsome devil to my left was part MEEZER what a cat! I could write a book about his adventures.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

That handsome devil to my left was part MEEZER what a cat! I could write a book about his adventures.

He is handsome. Forever in our hearts

 

[Critter Mom]

I do have Teddy who runs a marathon after a good poop.

Similar story with a few of my cats. Why do they do that?

There's only Lúnasa now. She had her fourteenth birthday some time in the first fortnight of August.

Payback was when he came to visit and a cat would invariably sit on him.

And some people say cats have no sense of humour!

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[Critter Mom]

For info, Lúnasa and The Noodle are one and the same cat (the latter monicker being one of her cherished names).


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[jt and trouble (GA)]

Why do they do that?

CUZ IT FEEEELS SOOOOO GOOOD

 

[Critter Mom]

How long till your +3 test, Patty?

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[Critter Mom]

CUZ IT FEEEELS SOOOOO GOOOD

How do you know????

On second thoughts, perhaps don't answer that.



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[tiffmaxee]

These are my two siblings. The more talkative one does not look like a Siamese but clearly has some in her.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

How long till your +3 test, Patty?

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I just tested and it's 414... Strange but he seems ok whereas previously he's been very lethargic

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

View attachment 55812 View attachment 55813 These are my two siblings. The more talkative one does not look like a Siamese but clearly has some in her.

They are so beautiful. Do they follow you around?

 

[tiffmaxee]

I don’t think you need another test for another three hours or more. It just might be a bounce day. We call that a save some strips day. You have time to do whatever you want.

 

[tiffmaxee]

They are so beautiful. Do they follow you around?

Oh yes. Mocha, the Siamese looking has learned at a very young age to open doors. I have to supervise if I let them in my kitchen and living room because Chai, her sister, will eat all kinds of things. She likes cotton, plants , etc. so I lock the door. She ponds on it if I’m in that part of my condo and they know I’m home. . They both follow me around at different times.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

The more talkative one does not look like a Siamese but clearly has some in her.

Yep you can tell a meezer when they talk to ya!

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Oh yes. Mocha, the Siamese looking has learned at a very young age to open doors. I have to supervise if I let them in my kitchen and living room because Chai, her sister, will eat all kinds of things. She likes cotton, plants , etc. so I lock the door. She ponds on it if I’m in that part of my condo and they know I’m home. . They both follow me around at different times.

So cute. I guess they get along? Are they littermates or sisters from another mother? Siamese are so smart!

 

[Critter Mom]

Mocha, the Siamese

Perfect name for her, Elise.

They're both beautiful. (((Mocha and Chai)))

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[tiffmaxee]

They are litter mates. They were found on the streets together just about 8 weeks old at the time.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Perfect name for her, Elise.

They're both beautiful. (((Mocha and Chai)))

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Didn't even register...it’s precious. Love the names.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I'll be back later. Nice to get to know you guys and furkids.

 

[tiffmaxee]

Didn't even register...it’s precious. Love the names.

I can’t take responsibility for the names. They came to me with them. Failed fosters. By the time I decided to keep them couldn’t think of better names. I’m going to get moving as well. See you all later.

 

[Critter Mom]

I'll be back later. Nice to get to know you guys and furkids.

It's lovely to get to know you guys too, Patty.

Hope all is OK. I've not been able to access the forum for the past while. Don't know whether it was a UK outage or whether it affected all members.


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[Red & Rover (GA)]

Don't know whether it was a UK outage or whether it affected all members.

Same on this side of the puddle.

 

[tiffmaxee]

They changed servers. Maybe you tried while that was happening? It’s secure now.

 

[Critter Mom]

Could well be, Elise.

(Outages always give me the wibbles, in case anyone might be in an emergency situation at the time. )


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[Red & Rover (GA)]

It happened to me briefly yesterday.

Sorry to hijack the thread.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I haven't had any problems but have been offline since 12 and it's now 3.
I just tested again and it's down a little to 367. I hate to give him food with it being this high and not close to shot time.

 

[Critter Mom]

He needs his grub, Patty. Try not to worry. It's just one cycle.

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[tiffmaxee]

Also lc should not have much of an effect.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

He needs his grub, Patty. Try not to worry. It's just one cycle.

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Thanks...he didn't eat very much anyway. He really seems pretty good today. He is napping now but that's normal. I guess I should test another time before the PMPS?

 

[tiffmaxee]

I think you can hold off until PMPS. That’s at 9:30 your time, right?

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

Also lc should not have much of an effect.

Yes, I found another can of the American Journey so that was good. I

t's storming here so I'm going to sign off until the thunder and lightning stops.

 

[Patty and Blue GA & Brat]

I think you can hold off until PMPS. That’s at 9:30 your time, right?

Actually I'm at 9 as of this morning. I can wait if you think.