but I have to see if Lantus is better for my boy 
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I'm a little saddened by this! I myself am wondering if I need to possibly switch after we move and settle in. How did you come to this conclusion? I've always wondered exactly what makes people switch so i can look for similar things. Please come back often!!Today starts month 6 and it may be our last month with Prozinc. I will still be checking in of course
LOL yes, Kris, you did!Did I start the mass exodus to L Land?
I'll still be checking in!
. I told myself if we weren't doing incredibly better by 6 months, I would give Lantus a try. So at least I gave Prozinc a good 6 months. Maury is a little bouncey so I'm hoping Lantus will help settle him
No words for recent activity lol. (antijinx)
*quietly* Right?!
. On another note, do you guys think 1/4 can of Friskies is enough for his meal before insulin? I already cut his snack portion down but I feel like he's gaining weight back still and I don't want him overweight again. So was thinking of doing 1/4 can for meals and snacks. I also reduced his YA (a while ago) to 3/16 cup per cycle. It is getting closer to 1/8 cup now. I think it's also causing him to wake me up almost an hour before I'm supposed to get up 
, so might want to stick with 3/16C for his YA. Main question in purple and thanks in advance!
Of course
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you get the idea. But pre-shot he just nibbles a little bit.
. At the Vet a couple weeks ago he weighed in at 13.2lbs. I kind of want to keep him there...here? Worked like 9 hours in 90 degree/humid weather today so brain function is less than ideal .
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He'll survive!Sheesh shot is late tonight not because of stalling
When is your Lantus start date, Yong?
I was very anxious about making the change for Teasel and all I had to do was go to a pharmacy and buy it over the counter.I have to order it and I'm nervous about it
. He just wants his YAZ. Of course it's Saturday. I thought he'd be less likely to develop ketones at his numbers of late. If it is, I don't know how I'll pay for a Vet visit. Got a warning for being helpful in the wrong way, guess someone complained. I haven't felt this sad since his diagnosis .
. I really hope it's not ketones. Pretty sure it's not nausea because he just watches me put the bowl down and doesn't even come to it. Added some Forti flora (almost used last packet up in couple days), no luck. Added some of the bits of Purebites treats that are too small to give as rewards but too big for me to just throw away, that enticed him to eat about half of 1/4 can. Trying to teach him he won't get his YA until he eats some wet food stew. . Maybe he didn't want to use the box because of stinky poo but he has another one in the basement.
Thanks Sharon
Have you tried S. Boulardii for diarrhea? Supposed to work wonders. What about Slippery Elm Bark? Also maybe try a different food. The change may pek up his appy
As for the warning, don't know what that's all about, all I ever see from you is caring helpful posts.
. I thought about it more and the eating issues started shortly after I started the Zobaline. Lois was nice enough to send me the rest of Java's bottle, about 2 weeks worth at 1 a day. I definitely try my best to give back, KrisI'm sorry you're in a bad spot right now, Yong. You work so hard here to be helpful and don't deserve a reprimand of any sort. I understand why we're supposed to direct people elsewhere for advice but this came at a time when you don't need it.
Take heart that Maury is eating YA at least. How does he feel? Can he be tempted with parmesan cheese, tuna juice, etc.? We're here for you.
, it was probably more the timing as you said. Ran out of parmesan a while ago, meant to pick up some at the store. Didn't try tuna juice last night cos it was Flaked Tuna w/Egg but didn't think of it this morning. Just sprinkled Fortiflora (thanks to Djamila sending me 2 packets) and then the purebite pieces. He was ready to eat the Forti packet again though but I know he wanted his YA. Just not sure if that is sufficient enough to be on board for insulin since it's <1% carbs.
I don't think you should worry too much about the % cabs in YA, Yong. If he's eaten a reasonable amount you can give him insulin. There are many here who feed raw and that's very low carb.Thanks Sharon
Not yet, I can't really afford supplements. Most of the extra money I've made got sucked up by mechanic shop for my car. Overcharged like $150. He was supposed to confirm the issue so I could figure out if I could do repair myself. After talking to a car buddy of mine, he said absolutely I could have done it myself, for less, or he would've done it for free
I've taken a step back to analyze the situation. It could just be this one time and he has an upset tummy from something. I picked him up for a short cuddle, just gently holding him, and heard his tummy grumble. Then he took a hour or so nap in his box (not litter box, actual cardboard box). Of course, I will keep an eye out if he has another bout.
I definitely try my best to give back, Kris
I am very grateful for you ladies
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) for both of us . . Going to try cleaning it up and moving that box to that area.
. Even left a few bites of his YA which he hasn't done for a while. Of course I waited for an hour seeing if he'd go potty for me so I can get a ketone test. I come downstairs to get on pc and what do I hear? 
He went 
. Will try again tomorrow morning. Thankfully this day is almost over.
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There's a quick yes/no test the vet can do in clinic. The more expensive test requires blood to be sent to Idexx and it gives numbers indicating the degree of inflammation. Either way the treatment is Cerenia for nausea/vomiting, pain control meds (often buprenorphen) and sometimes fluids.Maury wouldn't eat tonight and his BG was OK to skip shot. Right before his food was put down, he threw up a tiny bit of (sorry to details) mucus like substance with possibly a slight yellow colour. Got home from parents, for Father's Day, +3.25 and he hadn't touched any food. Minute I come downstairs to find other Vet clinics number, I hear him take a few bites of YA. Bought some Sheba pate at the dollar store, so will put some of that after his before bed test. Suspecting pancreatitis and was hoping some of you who have experienced can tell me what test I should ask for. Blood work? Urinalysis? Both? I don't know how well I'll sleep tonight
He did come downstairs to use his newly moved box and I didn't have his spoon with me. Ran upstairs to grab ketone strips and dipped
I don't think so. The quick yes/no blood test should be enough. When Teasel was under the weather a little while ago and I brought him to see the vet, I was told that the treatment would be the same with either test if it was positive for pancreatitis.
So thinking Pancreatitis, Gastroenteritis, Stomach Upsets (Gastritis), or other infection. Looks like most of these can be found from CBC blood work and urinalysis tests. Hope I can get an appointment at that new Vet I was looking at, tomorrow.
Search other threads on FDMB about Zobaline effects. That's ringing a bell for me.
It may be coincidence but his issues started after I started Zobaline
