StefO
Member Since 2017
We are almost one week into Garth's insulin treatment. Trying to transition this little dry food addict to a controlled wet food diet.
He used to be 15lbs and was being fed 3x daily, Merrick Senior Dry Food. After losing some weight, he is about 11 lbs (which I had attributed to the dog and not disease
), we began free-feeding him his dry food. After doing research and thinking he probably had diabetes, we introduced him to wet food majority diet. I have been giving him a can of Soulistic (Polynesian Picnic or Upstream Dream) before his insulin shots. Throughout the day, he is crying non-stop for food, running into the two areas where he knows he will get fed. Earlier in the week, I was giving him handfuls of his dry food during the day. However, I am trying to quit but get nervous about his hunger. Although, I can honestly say he was a beggar before his weight loss and diagnosis, so this all seems pretty "normal" for him.
A few mornings ago, I found clear vomit around 6:30am. So I gave him a handful of kibble. Last night, I ran out of the Soulistic food and bought FF Classic. I again, felt bad for him and gave him half of a can around midnight, which he immediately vomited. It was also beef, something he almost never eats. I froze the other portion and gave it to him around noon today, which he went crazy for. I took it away about half way because I was concerned about his little tongue on that frozen cat food, but no vomit. We are having no problems with him eating the wet food. I just get concerned when he is crying that he is not getting enough calories.
He is due back for his first glucose curve on 6/12. Until then, not entirely sure how to manage his diet (also, vet recommeded RC Glyco dry only...which I am opposed to) I am considering getting a meter asap, so I can hopefully learn how to manage at home.
Any insight is so appreciated! Thanks so much!
He used to be 15lbs and was being fed 3x daily, Merrick Senior Dry Food. After losing some weight, he is about 11 lbs (which I had attributed to the dog and not disease
), we began free-feeding him his dry food. After doing research and thinking he probably had diabetes, we introduced him to wet food majority diet. I have been giving him a can of Soulistic (Polynesian Picnic or Upstream Dream) before his insulin shots. Throughout the day, he is crying non-stop for food, running into the two areas where he knows he will get fed. Earlier in the week, I was giving him handfuls of his dry food during the day. However, I am trying to quit but get nervous about his hunger. Although, I can honestly say he was a beggar before his weight loss and diagnosis, so this all seems pretty "normal" for him. A few mornings ago, I found clear vomit around 6:30am. So I gave him a handful of kibble. Last night, I ran out of the Soulistic food and bought FF Classic. I again, felt bad for him and gave him half of a can around midnight, which he immediately vomited. It was also beef, something he almost never eats. I froze the other portion and gave it to him around noon today, which he went crazy for. I took it away about half way because I was concerned about his little tongue on that frozen cat food, but no vomit. We are having no problems with him eating the wet food. I just get concerned when he is crying that he is not getting enough calories.
He is due back for his first glucose curve on 6/12. Until then, not entirely sure how to manage his diet (also, vet recommeded RC Glyco dry only...which I am opposed to) I am considering getting a meter asap, so I can hopefully learn how to manage at home.
Any insight is so appreciated! Thanks so much!
. My boy lost 8lbs in about 8 months, not all immediately from diabetes, I started him on a diet last year because 18lbs was a little too much for him. He did lose about 5lbs faster, a few months before I suspected an issue. In the past 6 months, he has put back on about 3 lbs and I'm aiming to keep him where he is now 
. Did you need any virtual help learning how to test Garth?