Shelly and Spaceman
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dose raise tonight.
dose raise tonight.
feeburt amps 374 +4 418 pmps 478 increased +4 454
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Caryl & Sebastian & Alex (GA)
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Re: feeburt amps 374
Good luck with the dosecrease tonight. :smile: I know how frustrating high numbers are.
Just curious...Did I read that you feed Freeburt dry snacks? Grain-free but dry (I thought I read that).
ShellyandCosmo(GA)andFeeburt said:
Good luck with the dosecrease tonight. :smile: I know how frustrating high numbers are.
Just curious...Did I read that you feed Freeburt dry snacks? Grain-free but dry (I thought I read that).
Shelly and Spaceman
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Yes, The evo is dry. I have to. I have 4 and it is necessary for budget reasons as well as my sanity. I watched feeburt last night and he really prefers the wet stuff and just eats a few bites of the evo throughout the day. I have tried feeding a lesser quality all wet diet but it just ends up on the rug. I realize that this isn't the ideal situation but...what's a girl to do?
Yes, The evo is dry. I have to. I have 4 and it is necessary for budget reasons as well as my sanity. I watched feeburt last night and he really prefers the wet stuff and just eats a few bites of the evo throughout the day. I have tried feeding a lesser quality all wet diet but it just ends up on the rug. I realize that this isn't the ideal situation but...what's a girl to do?
Caryl & Sebastian & Alex (GA)
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Re: feeburt amps 374
Just wondering if anyone has mentioned freezing wet food ("catsickles") and leaving them out when you go out (mixing 1/2 can of food with 1/2 can water and freezing then putting in a bowl/bowls before you leave. They really last a long time. I didn't think my cats would go for them either but they did. Both were heavy dry food junkies but they're totally off now,
Have you tried Friskies Special Diet? That's pretty inexpensive and mine really like the beef and liver. It's very low carb . I normally feed FF but I'm using it now for snacks because I'm in a snow situation and I need to spread the food out.
The dry could be keeping the bg levels high. I don't know for sure but you can't know until you try eliminating it. (I have that going on now too with a food that is good for Alex in an important way but seems to elevate his numbers even though it's low carb. I just realized 4th ingredient is corn flour. soooo. I went back to ff and that seemed to make a difference)...
Just a thought :roll:
I know it's all so confusing. I'm still learning so much myself.....
Just wondering if anyone has mentioned freezing wet food ("catsickles") and leaving them out when you go out (mixing 1/2 can of food with 1/2 can water and freezing then putting in a bowl/bowls before you leave. They really last a long time. I didn't think my cats would go for them either but they did. Both were heavy dry food junkies but they're totally off now,
Have you tried Friskies Special Diet? That's pretty inexpensive and mine really like the beef and liver. It's very low carb . I normally feed FF but I'm using it now for snacks because I'm in a snow situation and I need to spread the food out.
The dry could be keeping the bg levels high. I don't know for sure but you can't know until you try eliminating it. (I have that going on now too with a food that is good for Alex in an important way but seems to elevate his numbers even though it's low carb. I just realized 4th ingredient is corn flour. soooo. I went back to ff and that seemed to make a difference)...
Just a thought :roll:
I know it's all so confusing. I'm still learning so much myself.....
Shelly and Spaceman
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Re: feeburt amps 374
It's budget. And the low quality ends up on the floor instead of staying in the cats tummies. I am going to try to regulate with the Evo snacking and Wellness meal fed. If we can't, then I will have to figure out how to work it into my budget and get myself a prescription for xanex. I was the perfect diabetic cat mom for 4 years and for a while Cosmo seemed like a science project. I don't want that for Feeburt. I want him to enjoy being part of the family. I already find that he looks anxious when I come over to pet him and he spends more time in the bedroom rather than out with the rest of the family. He's already sick of being a pin cushion but he's a really good boy and doesn't put up much of a fight. Anyway, That's my plan for now. I hope even though most will not agree with my methods, my decision will be respected. And if /when I have to go to an all wet diet feel free to rub it in my face!
It's budget. And the low quality ends up on the floor instead of staying in the cats tummies. I am going to try to regulate with the Evo snacking and Wellness meal fed. If we can't, then I will have to figure out how to work it into my budget and get myself a prescription for xanex. I was the perfect diabetic cat mom for 4 years and for a while Cosmo seemed like a science project. I don't want that for Feeburt. I want him to enjoy being part of the family. I already find that he looks anxious when I come over to pet him and he spends more time in the bedroom rather than out with the rest of the family. He's already sick of being a pin cushion but he's a really good boy and doesn't put up much of a fight. Anyway, That's my plan for now. I hope even though most will not agree with my methods, my decision will be respected. And if /when I have to go to an all wet diet feel free to rub it in my face!
Ronnie & Luna
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Re: feeburt amps 374
Shelly,
I'm pretty certain most of us can understand the budget issue, and with that, we respect your decisions as they are.
You have this in your signature, Meal fed Wellness and snacks on Evo I'd like to suggest maybe a couple of words added to that just as a reminder to some of us who forget, u can also create a profile using Google Documents to include Feeburts food plan.
As a reminder to everyone, ECID (every cat is different) is something we all keep in mind, but do remember EBID (every bean is different - I made that one up) and we need to keep that in mind during difficult times tha we have no control over.
Food transitioning isn't always easy as 1,2,3 and just dump the dry - easier said than done when there are other things going on that have nothing to do with the kitty, and we do with what we can.
Noone means to push you Shelly or make you feel like a bad mom, YOU are a good mom just for being here with us on this road.
:YMHUG:
Shelly,
I'm pretty certain most of us can understand the budget issue, and with that, we respect your decisions as they are.
You have this in your signature, Meal fed Wellness and snacks on Evo I'd like to suggest maybe a couple of words added to that just as a reminder to some of us who forget, u can also create a profile using Google Documents to include Feeburts food plan.
As a reminder to everyone, ECID (every cat is different) is something we all keep in mind, but do remember EBID (every bean is different - I made that one up) and we need to keep that in mind during difficult times tha we have no control over.
Food transitioning isn't always easy as 1,2,3 and just dump the dry - easier said than done when there are other things going on that have nothing to do with the kitty, and we do with what we can.
Noone means to push you Shelly or make you feel like a bad mom, YOU are a good mom just for being here with us on this road.
:YMHUG:
Shelly and Spaceman
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Re: feeburt amps 374
Thank you. And just so you guys all know....I REALLY appreciate all the input. I realize that I may seem a little resistant and for that "I'm sorry". I'm just a little pissy that I am back. I miss my Cosmo like crazy and am proud of the treatment I gave him and for extending his life. But to be honest, I was slightly relieved. My life revolved around his. I am getting married in a couple of months and was so excited about going on a real honeymoon/vacation. Now I will probably delay that part so that I can keep Feeburt healthy. I'm not mad at him. I'm just mad that even after feeding my cats the very best and giving them the best of everything I thought that I would never have to deal with this again and here I am...back at the beginning. Why do so many cats do fine and live healthy happy lives eating crappy corn food? So this time i am going to do things a little different. I don't want to diminish his quality of life OR MINE. So, This is where I am and I am here with an open heart and mind. I will not have FD tunnel vision and will live my life while treating my cat. Hope nobody puts me on their "Foe" list. What's with that anyway?
Thank you. And just so you guys all know....I REALLY appreciate all the input. I realize that I may seem a little resistant and for that "I'm sorry". I'm just a little pissy that I am back. I miss my Cosmo like crazy and am proud of the treatment I gave him and for extending his life. But to be honest, I was slightly relieved. My life revolved around his. I am getting married in a couple of months and was so excited about going on a real honeymoon/vacation. Now I will probably delay that part so that I can keep Feeburt healthy. I'm not mad at him. I'm just mad that even after feeding my cats the very best and giving them the best of everything I thought that I would never have to deal with this again and here I am...back at the beginning. Why do so many cats do fine and live healthy happy lives eating crappy corn food? So this time i am going to do things a little different. I don't want to diminish his quality of life OR MINE. So, This is where I am and I am here with an open heart and mind. I will not have FD tunnel vision and will live my life while treating my cat. Hope nobody puts me on their "Foe" list. What's with that anyway?
Caryl & Sebastian & Alex (GA)
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Re: feeburt amps 374
Well you can be sure that I won't "foe" you. :razz: I would never do that to anyone (although it's kinder than being nasty to someone it's also very dangerous in a 'medical' community where a cat might need help and he/she is being blocked)....besides, I like you
I think you're a great Mom also and I agree that you need a life! Please don't think that I was trying to impose my thoughts on you...just trying to help if you hadn't tried an alternative. I also have some food issues that I'm working on....and am between a rock and a hard place getting there ..
I know that was cryptic but...I feel your pain! :sad:
Your life is important and I'm sorry you have to go through this again (as I have said to you before)...any way you do it, what ever help I can offer will always be available ...even if it's only support :YMHUG:
Caryl
ShellyandCosmo(GA)andFeeburt said:
Well you can be sure that I won't "foe" you. :razz: I would never do that to anyone (although it's kinder than being nasty to someone it's also very dangerous in a 'medical' community where a cat might need help and he/she is being blocked)....besides, I like you
I think you're a great Mom also and I agree that you need a life! Please don't think that I was trying to impose my thoughts on you...just trying to help if you hadn't tried an alternative. I also have some food issues that I'm working on....and am between a rock and a hard place getting there ..
I know that was cryptic but...I feel your pain! :sad:
Your life is important and I'm sorry you have to go through this again (as I have said to you before)...any way you do it, what ever help I can offer will always be available ...even if it's only support :YMHUG:
Caryl
Shelly and Spaceman
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Re: feeburt amps 374 +4 418
Thanks guys! feeling better now that I vomited all my pent up frustrations for all the world to see! I do take to heart any suggestions.
I'm feeling more at home here every day.
I would never Foe anyone. I think it's important to have a variety of suggestions. Besides, if I foe'd everyone that didn't agree with me I would have to start my own "Shelly's way or no way not and really much support group". The SWONWARNMSG. Ha.
Ok...gotta actually work or something today.
See ya!
Thanks guys! feeling better now that I vomited all my pent up frustrations for all the world to see! I do take to heart any suggestions.
I'm feeling more at home here every day.
I would never Foe anyone. I think it's important to have a variety of suggestions. Besides, if I foe'd everyone that didn't agree with me I would have to start my own "Shelly's way or no way not and really much support group". The SWONWARNMSG. Ha.
Ok...gotta actually work or something today.
See ya!
Shelly and Spaceman
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Re: feeburt amps 374 +4 418
Sleeping with head on the water dish. So pathetic looking. One more hour. It can't come fast enough.
Sleeping with head on the water dish. So pathetic looking. One more hour. It can't come fast enough.
Shelly and Spaceman
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Re: feeburt amps 374 +4 418 pmps 478 increased
Please Insulin Gods...DO SOMETHING!
Please Insulin Gods...DO SOMETHING!
Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)
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Re: feeburt amps 374 +4 418 pmps 478 increased
Hi Shelly, You do the best you can. Feeburt will survive! We feed EVO wet and dry (less and less dry). I've been trying to feed less dry and dole it out 5 or 6 pieces at a time, but Stu likes it, looks for it when it isn't in his dish, and doesn't always finish the wet food. I'd rather he eat something that's good (EVO dry is probably the best dry food available) and that he likes than not eat enough. Stu and I are newbies here, too, and are also trying to do what's right. Keep up the good work!
Ella & Stu
Hi Shelly, You do the best you can. Feeburt will survive! We feed EVO wet and dry (less and less dry). I've been trying to feed less dry and dole it out 5 or 6 pieces at a time, but Stu likes it, looks for it when it isn't in his dish, and doesn't always finish the wet food. I'd rather he eat something that's good (EVO dry is probably the best dry food available) and that he likes than not eat enough. Stu and I are newbies here, too, and are also trying to do what's right. Keep up the good work!
Ella & Stu
Libby and Lucy
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Re: feeburt amps 374 +4 418 pmps 478 increased
good luck with the dose increase!
good luck with the dose increase!
Caryl & Sebastian & Alex (GA)
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Re: feeburt amps 374 +4 418
WHO had their head on the water dish..you or Freeburt?
ShellyandCosmo(GA)andFeeburt said:
WHO had their head on the water dish..you or Freeburt?
Shelly and Spaceman
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Re: feeburt amps 374 +4 418 pmps 478 increased
It was Feeburt...My head would be more likely to be sleeping on the coffee pot. Equally as pathetic.
It was Feeburt...My head would be more likely to be sleeping on the coffee pot. Equally as pathetic.
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