My cats are "city dwellers" in our little town, regular city streets in a grid pattern typical of the 1890s and early 20th century...I live on the corner, where there's a stoplight, and a fair amt of traffic during business hours.
Stanley, appeared at a friend's house 2 blocks away, trying to eat their kibble, but got run off by their outside cats; the next day he showed up at another neighbor's house 1.5 blocks the other direction, then at my house, where he stayed. He's probably my most well-traveled boy.
Sandy and (GA) Blackie were born under the house next door (behind me). They spent most of their lives in the rafters of my garage or on my front porch. They never strayed far. Unfortunately, Blackie was Leukemia + before I could get him trapped and neutered, but Sandy still goes out occasionally. He mainly sits at the base of the pine tree looking upward, but sometimes goes to the garage, sits on the porch, or occasionally lies in the shade under the neighbor's back porch. Moochie, who may actually be their litter mate, has snuck out on a few occasions. At Christmas, he went out while the dogs were coming in for the petsitter. Robert was totally upset, but Moochie just hung out next door, and when I got home, he came to the front porch and back in. My point is, they don't seem to go very far. Food at another location, might be enticing enough for them to keep coming back, but probably more likely if they weren't eating regularly.
I test AMPS, feed & shoot, typically all at +12, but have noticed if I get up early or in the middle of the night, and he convinces me to give him some food, his BG drops by AMPS too. If I give him a mid-cycle meal, I can count on a lower AMPS. Likewise, when I give fluids, I generally see lower preshots as well.
I have pretty much held to FF Chicken and Turkey/Giblets, as they are about 3-4% carbs. One day of the same, then switch for the next. Every once in a while I'll throw in one of the seafood flavors - typically 0 carb - at the time I'm doing fluids... kinda as a treat. I don't think his face leaves the bowl until it's clean! I tried to remove as many variables as possible from the mix. My quantities are still varied, so I konw that's a part of my numbers. Normally 1 or 2 cans at AMPS; one at lunch w/ fluids. Today no fluids at lunch, but I gave him 1/3 can just to tide him over. He would've eaten at least one or more cans while he was on the higher dose.
I wish I could do like Libby does, and split the food into 4 equal servings and consistently give every 6 hours. I think ideally, that removes as many variables as possible, but I think Grayson needs more food than that. Since opening the new vial, I also think his food spike has been reduced.
One last thing... I e-mailed the manufacturer regarding the %age drop one should expect w/ ProZinc... just in case the 50-60% is one of those numbers we see here enough that it's become "a rule". Maybe (?) that's not the case? Hoping to hear back "from the horse's mouth". Maybe our pancake eaters aren't really that far from the norm! That's my hope anyways!!!
Just a bunch of different thoughts on a Friday afternoon... Hoping Linus' [and Grayson's] numbers start making us happier! ...in the meantime, Jenn's waffles sure look good! :lol:
