? Feeding Jimmy before shot

[Susan G & Jimmy G]

I can't recall or find the theory about feeding within 2 hr time frame of PMPS. Jimmy is due for his PMPS and insulin in an hour but he had some noms within the 2 hr time. Thoughts?

 

[Wendy&Neko]

When you are new and gathering data about Jimmy, it is best to not feed after +10 because the carbs can influence the preshot number. This is more of a concern if kitty's numbers ate low and you don't know if the number would otherwise be safe to shoot.

How much and what food did Jimmy eat? You may be OK. Try keeping some zero carb snacks around in case they absolutely need food early.

 

[Sandy and Black Kitty]

Best to have PS numbers that are not 'food influenced ' - it eliminates a huge variable, making it easier to
figure out onset and ultimately helping you keep kitty safe as you learn to shoot lower numbers.

 

[Susan G & Jimmy G]

When you are new and gathering data about Jimmy, it is best to not feed after +10 because the carbs can influence the preshot number. This is more of a concern if kitty's numbers ate low and you don't know if the number would otherwise be safe to shoot.

How much and what food did Jimmy eat? You may be OK. Try keeping some zero carb snacks around in case they absolutely need food early.

Thanks. He def ate less than 1.5 ounces of beef Natures Instinct. The number was high-ish. I'm going to do a test at +4 tonight. I feel them every few hours throughout the day. I will have to plan a little better- but he's accustomed to this pattern so he's going to be hangry for sure.

 

[Susan G & Jimmy G]

Thanks. He def ate less than 1.5 ounces of beef Natures Instinct. The number was high-ish. I'm going to do a test at +4 tonight. I feel them every few hours throughout the day. I will have to plan a little better- but he's accustomed to this pattern so he's going to be hangry for sure.

Oops! I feed them every few hours lol. Of course I feel and pet them more often than that! Ha

 

[Mandy & Rex (GA)]

Oops! I feed them every few hours lol. Of course I feel and pet them more often than that! Ha

I didn't understand why you had to correct yourself. It took me a few times reading through before I finally got it. Lol! My cats act starving when I get home from work because my old routine was to feed them as soon as I get home but when Rex was dx'ed, that went out the window because that's now his +10.

 

[Bronx's dad (GA)]

A lot of times my boy starts getting hungry at +10 or +11 so I test him at that point before he eats and skip the PMPS test which will be food influenced. I know that is not the right way to do it, but he has yet to give me a light green # ever so I haven't had a real scare yet.

 

[Susan G & Jimmy G]

I didn't understand why you had to correct yourself. It took me a few times reading through before I finally got it. Lol! My cats act starving when I get home from work because my old routine was to feed them as soon as I get home but when Rex was dx'ed, that went out the window because that's now his +10.

I work from home but when my husband comes home and there is activity they get all meowy. Maybe I'll give him the bits of chicken I made for him instead of his "real" food just to stall a bit. I think that may be why all his PMPS numbers are high. It's a plan anyway...thanks for your help!!

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

A lot of times my boy starts getting hungry at +10 or +11 so I test him at that point before he eats and skip the PMPS test which will be food influenced. I know that is not the right way to do it, but he has yet to give me a light green # ever so I haven't had a real scare yet.

You also have a high dose cat... which can make a difference.
We suggest testing prior to giving a shot even if kitty was fed within 2 hours of shot time.

The reason for not feeding 2 hours prior to shot time is so you're not shooting a number which has been influenced by food. This is important when you're first starting out and haven't yet learned your cat's response to food and insulin. However, experienced caregivers who "know their cat" will sometimes feed within that 2 hour window before a shot... especially if a kitty hasn't been eating well or is sick.

This no feeding business within 2 hours of shot time is to help beginners start the cycle out with a "true" BG number... before they even have an inkling of how much of a food spike kitty gets after a meal.