Brody is officially OTJ!!!!

[BrodyCat]

After not having any insulin since 12/20/13 and his fructosamine test results coming back normal this morning, it is safe to say that our cat, Brody, is off the juice! Although I was not a regular poster to this board, I did follow it. After being stubborn at first and listening to the vet for the first 5 months, I finally switched to all wet food and started doing my own test at home. Over time Brody went from 4.5 units twice a day, to 4, 3.5, 2, 1, then .5 a unit. So a huge THANK YOU to everyone who provides feedback and support on FDMB. Even when topics get heated and people begin to show how passionate they are for their treatment methods, in the end it is all for the good of the sugar kitties. So from one of the FDMB stalkers, keep it up and even though it doesn't always seem like it, you are getting the message out there and helping the kitties. Even the kitties with servants like me, who at times, thought FDMB was kind of a cult . But in reality you are all o in your own ways.

 

[BJM]

Congratulations!

Its all about finding what works for you and your cat.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Congrats! That's wonderful. I am always glad to hear when we don't scare people completely away. We are a bit opinionated about food and testing......

Would you mind adding your story of remission to the remission thread at the top of the PZI forum page? It will help others to know what worked for you and Brody.

 

[Dusty Bones]

Congrats! dancing_cat dancing_cat dancing_cat

 

[Taintedhalo]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Deb & Wink]

Good job Mickie and sugarkitty Brody on getting OTJ.

Let's help you keep Brody that way with these tips.
Tips to stay OTJ

1. Never feed dry - not even treats. If you change wet food types, be 100% sure the new food is also low carb and same low carb % as your current food. Some cats are very carb sensitive and an increase from 3-6% to 8-10% can spike the BG’s. Don’t feed if you aren’t sure!
2. Weigh every 2 weeks to 1 month to watch for weight changes. Too much of a weight gain can cause loss of remission.
3. Measure blood once a week, indefinitely. You want to catch a relapse quickly. Some people only do checks every 2 weeks to a month.
4. No steroids or oral meds with sugar - remind your vet whenever giving you any medication. Always double check.
5. Monitor food intake, peeing and drinking. If increasing, a sign of losing remission.
6. Regular vet checks for infection such as dental , ear or UTI. And get them treated quick!

If your cat does fall out of remission you need to be more aggressive and resolve issues/ back on insulin as soon as possible as the window for a second remission is tight if any.

 

[Liz&Gus]

Congrats to Brody!