Murphy low amps

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

Murphy, Murphy, Murphy

was 163 for amps this morning - I stalled for 45 minutes and it was 169. He was starting to hiss and I needed to feed him - I want to give him something today because I know what will happen otherwise
after he eats I am going to give him 1 unit (I did this on 11/21 according to the spread sheet, although I don't remember that day ) any thoughts I didn't test him at bedtime last night as I am trying to cut down on testing - he is getting more agitated with testing - growling and swatting, hissing (even biting) on occasion and he was getting that way last night

 

[Sharon14]

Yes, Murphy, Murphy, Murphy! Good luck today Carol!

 

[Rachel]

Wow Murphy! Carol, I say go for it (if you'll be around to monitor?). As long as you can keep an eye on things and I know you can steer him with food if needed...your current number is close enough to the 174 your sliding scale starts at I think.

I'm heading to work in a bit, but I'll check in when I can and I'm sure Sue and the others will be around some today if you need something as well.

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

thanks Sharon and Rachel - I gave him the 1 unit and I will watch him- but in a few hours he will be sky high

 

[Sharon14]

I hope he has a good day.

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

I hope he has a good day.

Wow Sharon I just saw Colin's number!!! So happy - that is fantastic maybe 8 units is your magic number!!! I hope Colin has a good day too!!!
oh, but I read further - sounds like he has a UTI, huh?

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Nice amps, Carol, and glad you went for a shot. About the testing - this sounds pretty simplistic, but I wonder if you would find a new exciting treat that he loves and start giving that after the poke? Not sure what you give now; Bonito flakes and PureBites are popular at my house, and I know other kitties go crazy for cooked, cubed chicken breast...

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

Nice amps, Carol, and glad you went for a shot. About the testing - this sounds pretty simplistic, but I wonder if you would find a new exciting treat that he loves and start giving that after the poke? Not sure what you give now; Bonito flakes and PureBites are popular at my house, and I know other kitties go crazy for cooked, cubed chicken breast...

Hi Sue - I try pure bites but he's not so keen on that or bonita - I decided to try small amounts of his canned food, venison.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

thanks Sharon and Rachel - I gave him the 1 unit and I will watch him- but in a few hours he will be sky high

Nice preshot Carol! Here's hoping he stays in the lower ranges and doesn't bounce to badly.

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Maybe get some ideas on Health? It would be great to find something he absolutely loved and keep it only for pokes.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

I hope he has a good day.

Saw Colin's SS and looking good, hope that the peeing on the blanket isn't a sign of a UTI. If he had one, wouldn't think you'd get such nice lower numbers today?

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Hi Sue - I try pure bites but he's not so keen on that or bonita - I decided to try small amounts of his canned food, venison.

Have you tried a pinch of cat nip right before test?

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

Have you tried a pinch of cat nip right before test?

no, I'll try that