Yay, that is awesome! I think you can do some experimenting and see what works best (of course this may be unrealistic on cycles where you have to go to work... but one step at a time!) Maybe try 1/2 can at +2.5, and another 1/2 can at +3.5, or whatever, and play around with it to see what works. Another idea is just leave food out (sorry if we have already been in circles on why that might not work at your house!). That way she will naturally eat if her body starts feeling the drop.
I don't think you overreacted, I think it's just trial & error til you figure out what works best. Maybe a timed feeder that doles out 1/4 can every 45 minutes. :lol: :lol: