Looking into a diet/food change for Cooper

[Marc & Cooper]

Last daily post over in Lantus forum: https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...-11-264-pmps-283-4-5-163.255082/#post-2873308

Hey guys! Wasn’t sure if it’s good to post this here or in the Lantus forum but I am looking into the idea of changing Cooper to a completely zero carb food (specifically tiki cat brand) to where he would just get that as his meal and snacks and then freeze dried treats when tested. How is the appropriate and safe way to do this? I believe it’s in my spreadsheet but currently he eats a food listed in having 3 carbs (Fancy Feast pate chicken). Thank you for any advice on this

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Hi Marc, why do you want to go to zero carbs, if you are feeding around 3 carbs?
We have often found diabetic cats do better when they get around 3% carbs, then zero carbs.
I think I remember @Sienne and Gabby (GA) talking about this subject

 

[Marc & Cooper]

Hi Marc, why do you want to go to zero carbs, if you are feeding around 3 carbs?
We have often found diabetic cats do better when they get around 3% carbs, then zero carbs.
I think I remember @Sienne and Gabby (GA) talking about this subject

I could of swore when first starting out on insulin that sometimes diet changes (if the initial low carb food doesn't help) can help regulate BG and I have seen a lot of people say that tiki cat is a really good food choice, but if that is not recommended then I would refrain from doing it.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

I could of swore when first starting out on insulin that sometimes diet changes (if the initial low carb food doesn't help) can help regulate BG and I have seen a lot of people say that tiki cat is a really good food choice, but if that is not recommended then I would refrain from doing it.

I think it is worth exploring……I’m not saying tiki isn’t a good choice. See what others say.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

I may have talked about food choice at one point but if so, I'm not recalling.

Generally, the choice of food is entirely an ECID (Every Cat Is Different) thing. A great deal depends on how carb sensitive. your cat is along with the kitty's overall pattern of their curve. Tiki Cat is a very good quality food. It may be that it's a matter of trial and error (or trial and success) to see if a lower carb food is a good strategy for Cooper.

I do have one thought, though. It's hard to tell where Cooper's nadir falls. It's easier to see it's about mid-cycle in the evenings. I'm guessing you're not routinely home to test during the AM cycle. It's often a better strategy to feed your cat prior to nadir. If you are providing food after the lowest point in the cycle, there's less insulin to offset the effect of the food.