Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
Member Since 2011
90 isn't bad at all - we want most of his time 50-130. Continue mini meals through the day too - big infrequent meals stress the pancreas.
My white fur ball Bello really needs help
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MaryJaneSS
Member Since 2013
It might be a problem; when I was searching for the insulin (before I went to the vet that had it) I entered almost every pharmacy I could see and most of them laughed at me, cause I was asking for the insulin for my cat 
The pet care in our country is nothing close to the US or EU standards, that's why I'm thankful I even found insulin at all. The same goes for the syringes.
The pet care in our country is nothing close to the US or EU standards, that's why I'm thankful I even found insulin at all. The same goes for the syringes.
Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
Member Since 2011
Well lets hope he keeps going lower!
MaryJaneSS
Member Since 2013
Hello to you all 
I haven't written to you in a while but that's only cause we've been great so far. I don't know if we are officially off the juice yet but it seems so. Bello's been having great time in the past few weeks, eating normally (NO dry food what so ever), playing with his friends and cuddling with us. As you can see for yourselves from the sheet, he's in the green zone most of the time and I hope he stays there forever.
Nonetheless, I have to thank you all for this success and his improvement and as I say to all of my friends, if it wasn't for you, I don't know if he would have been alive today.
This post is just my huge THANK YOU to you all who were with us through the hell we've been through and hope we never have to go through again :YMHUG:
I haven't written to you in a while but that's only cause we've been great so far. I don't know if we are officially off the juice yet but it seems so. Bello's been having great time in the past few weeks, eating normally (NO dry food what so ever), playing with his friends and cuddling with us. As you can see for yourselves from the sheet, he's in the green zone most of the time and I hope he stays there forever. Nonetheless, I have to thank you all for this success and his improvement and as I say to all of my friends, if it wasn't for you, I don't know if he would have been alive today.
This post is just my huge THANK YOU to you all who were with us through the hell we've been through and hope we never have to go through again :YMHUG:
Deb & Wink
Member Since 2013
Looks like bello is OTJ! I think he's our first successful OTJ kitty from Macedonia.
You did a great job. Congratulations.
You did a great job. Congratulations.
Dusty Bones
Member Since 2013
Congrats! dancing_cat
rhiannon and shadow (GA)
Member Since 2012
I hope Bello will stay in remission.... But
keep on your toes....
Remission just means diet controlled....
Once a diabetic, always a diabetic...
Bello could need insulin again some day.... infections, other illnesses, and if you catch it quick enough, your chances of getting her back to remission status are better.
keep on your toes....
Remission just means diet controlled....
Once a diabetic, always a diabetic...
Bello could need insulin again some day.... infections, other illnesses, and if you catch it quick enough, your chances of getting her back to remission status are better.
Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
Member Since 2011
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: CONGRATULATIONS!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Tips to stay OTJ
We say a cat is in remission if the cat can maintain BG levels for 14 days between 40-120 with most of that spent under 100. However, please keep in mind that once a diabetic always a diabetic.
1. Never feed dry - not even treats. If you change wet food types, be 100% sure the new food is also low carb and same low carb % as your current food. Some cats are very carb sensitive and an increase from 3-6% to 8-10% can spike the BG’s. Don’t feed if you aren’t sure!
2. Weigh every 2 weeks to 1 month to watch for weight changes. Too much of a weight gain can cause loss of remission.
3. Measure blood once a week, indefinitely. You want to catch a relapse quickly.
4. No steroids or oral meds with sugar - remind your vet whenever giving you any medication. Always double check.
5. Monitor food intake, peeing and drinking. If increasing, a sign of losing remission.
6. Regular vet checks for infection such as dental , ear or UTI. And get them treated quick!
If he does fall out of remission you need to be more aggressive and resolve issues/ back on insulin as soon as possible as the window for a second remission is tight if any.
Tips to stay OTJ
We say a cat is in remission if the cat can maintain BG levels for 14 days between 40-120 with most of that spent under 100. However, please keep in mind that once a diabetic always a diabetic.
1. Never feed dry - not even treats. If you change wet food types, be 100% sure the new food is also low carb and same low carb % as your current food. Some cats are very carb sensitive and an increase from 3-6% to 8-10% can spike the BG’s. Don’t feed if you aren’t sure!
2. Weigh every 2 weeks to 1 month to watch for weight changes. Too much of a weight gain can cause loss of remission.
3. Measure blood once a week, indefinitely. You want to catch a relapse quickly.
4. No steroids or oral meds with sugar - remind your vet whenever giving you any medication. Always double check.
5. Monitor food intake, peeing and drinking. If increasing, a sign of losing remission.
6. Regular vet checks for infection such as dental , ear or UTI. And get them treated quick!
If he does fall out of remission you need to be more aggressive and resolve issues/ back on insulin as soon as possible as the window for a second remission is tight if any.
MaryJaneSS
Member Since 2013
I will keep in mind all the tips you gave me and I intend to keep monitoring his BG levels. I hope everything will continue to be great and if anything changes I know I have my friends at the FDMB to talk to :smile:
Thank you all :thumbup
Thank you all :thumbup
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