Gomez - A couple of newbie questions re/SLGS

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FluffBunny

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I am not really a newbie since I had Oliver on TR 4 years ago. However, I am going to use SLGS for Gomez since I am not going to try to wean him off dry food. He is so thin that I can't afford to do anything that might limit his intake of food and he has never liked or eaten canned food. I read the instructions for SLGS and I have 2 questions (for now.)

First, how should I check for ketones? Should I use urine strips or a blood ketone meter? Do the people urine strips and ketone meters work for cats?

Second, I noticed a recommendation for small meals throughout the day. Gomez has always been a grazer, but since his diagnosis, I have been feeding him twice a day right before his shot. Which method is better/safer for my boy?
 
HI......I use the ketone strips for testing, putting plastic wrap in the LB and making a couple of low spots to collect the pee. It works well. I feed the main meals twice daily just after I give the shot (test, shoot, feed) and I also give a few very small (1 tsp or so) food 2-3 times or when necessary and usually around +6 or +8 during the day and around +5 and then right before bed which varies. My Guys are on LC wet food.
 
I believe you have to get the feline ones which are available at any pet store........I'd give you the name I use, but now I can't find them so I'll have to tear apart my house looking as I just has them on Saturday, lol
 
Ahh, found them - right in the drawer with the FD supplies in my desk (reminder to self, stop being a dumb ass).......Mine are REliOn Ketone Test Strips......50 to a pkg. My pkg expired 04/2016 but it had the same result as the Vet this past week so I'll keep them until I go get more supplies.
 
RELiON is the name of the urine strips? My blood glucose meter is Relion Micro. Just want to make sure we are talking about urine test strips.
 
yes, I also have the ReliOn meter and you can buy and "brand" of test strips. I know Pet Smart sells them as googled it.......just get Feline Ketone test strips and Walmart has them
 
I am really confused. I have googled feline ketone test strips and I get nothing. I also went to PetSmart and couldn't find them. The Relion ketone test strips at Walmart are people strips. In fact, the only strips I can find on line are for people.
 
Perhaps I made an error as I had some other “feline only” products the ReliOn are in the diabetic section of walmart as I saw them today (usa) and I have seen them at pet smart in Canada where I live. Call your nearest walmart as they have them and not expensive at all, in fact there are several brands that make them....my ReliOn were very similar result to the urine tests I just did with the Vet on Saturday. At least it gives you a good indication.....
 
Thanks! I just ordered some from Walmart. Gomez's BG has been very high for a while now, so I am now worrying about ketoacidosis as well as insulin management and BG levels. I could easily make myself sick worrying about these things.
 
FluffBunny said:
Thanks! I just ordered some from Walmart. Gomez's BG has been very high for a while now, so I am now worrying about ketoacidosis as well as insulin management and BG levels. I could easily make myself sick worrying about these things.
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oh good..........yeah, we all worry ourselves sick - me too!
 
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