HURRAY! OTJ TRIAL A SUCCESS!

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Dax is officially OTJ! We have made it 2 weeks OTJ with GREAT numbers. Nothing over 100, even though he was REALLY naughty one night and managed to break into my roommate's bedroom and steal a mouthful of her cat's dry food before we could nab him.

Right now I am feeding a mix of Wellness grain free canned foods and raw. Unfortunately my own health has taken a bad turn, and I'm scheduled for surgery on Friday, and am unsure how long I will be in the hospital. My roommate is going to take care of him while I'm in the hospital.

The once concern I have is even though his numbers look really good he is ALWAYS acting like he is starving. I've been watching his weight as well, and his weight stays within just a few ounces of the same, and he's actually gained about half a pound that he needed since I got him, so I know he's getting enough to eat. My roommate can only handle feeding him twice a day, I am wondering if I something like Ziwi Peak (air dried raw food) would be an appropriate option so I could leave a bowl full out for him to snack on between meals. Him and his brother could both afford to gain a little weight still, and I'm hoping I won't be in the hospital more then a few days, so I'm not to concerned about him over eating, any opinions? I have tried leaving more wet food out then he will eat, but it spoils and gets smelly quickly and then neither of my cats will touch it.
 
CONGRATULATIONS! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

You could buy a timed feeder? that way you can set it to open midday when your roommate isn't home. or make foodsicles - freeze the cat food and leave it out to defrost. He will eat it when its defrosted.

Tips to stay OTJ

We say a cat is in remission if the cat can maintain BG levels for 14 days between 40-120 with most of that spent under 100. However, please keep in mind that once a diabetic always a diabetic.

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.
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 he 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.
 
Yeah Dax! Congratulations on the OTJ status. Wow! New home, good food, and now you are off-the-juice. So many good changes in your life lately

Hope the surgery goes well and you recover quickly. Sending healing vines and prayers your way and hope your hospital stay is very short.
 
Congratulations Dax! party_cat
Less than a month ago, your new Mommy was excitedly waiting for you and Max to arrive so she could shower you with love. And now look at you!
otj_icon all the way! :RAHCAT​
 
You might try baking some of the canned food until it was dry, or even crunchy.
 
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