Jerry OTJ Trial Day 14 has arrived!
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NitroViper
Member Since 2014
Sweet! looks like it was a long road!
KPassa
Member Since 2012
You certainly worked hard to get him to this point!
And here's a link to your Official OTJ video so everyone on the Main Health Board get a chance to see.
party_cat Congratulations, Jerry and Sarah! drinking24
And here's a link to your Official OTJ video so everyone on the Main Health Board get a chance to see.
Dusty Bones
Member Since 2013
dancing_cat Congrats! dancing_cat
Deb & Wink
Member Since 2013
Yeah for the Happy Cat! Way to go buddy!
Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
Member Since 2011
CONGRATULATIONS!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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.
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.
HappyCat
Member Since 2013
His spreadsheet is sure something to behold! :lol:
Thanks for joining in on the party.
I really appreciate the OTJ tips/follow up too, very great and useful information. I'll be keeping an eye on the sneaky boy and I'll still be checking in here. We love you guys. :mrgreen:
Thanks for joining in on the party.
I really appreciate the OTJ tips/follow up too, very great and useful information. I'll be keeping an eye on the sneaky boy and I'll still be checking in here. We love you guys. :mrgreen:
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