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[Terri Lynn & Jake]

Jakes numbers are pretty good despite skipping shot. His ketones twice were Negative...but wverytime I go near him he Growls....that is not like him. Jake is loving and sweet. He is the most mild mannered cat of the group. Is it possible because he is feeling good and I am a pain in his butt with the constant hovering and testing today?

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

May very well be he's feeling well enough to say 'Leave me alone Mama'!

BTW, just noticed that you feed him FFeast beef - beef spiked KT greatly and spikes Doc some. Not saying to not feed it, just know that it spikes some kitties. Others it doesn't affect so it's not an 'every kitty' thing.

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

The food only will eat FF beef classics. That is how I got him off the dry. I had to literally open 5-6 cans (different flavors) at a feeding intil he would eat one. The beef is where he settled on. He did drop from 241 to 196 after 2 hours.

 

[Critter Mom]

Are you testing for ketones with a meter or with urinalysis strips, Terri?

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

Ketone strips

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

I just walked into the kitchen and he jumped up on the table for attention. Maybe he is just being a brat today lol. I am going to test him again at 2:30. He will love that.

 

[Critter Mom]

It could be just that he's fed up. That said, sometimes a particular insulin may not suit a particular cat. Have you noticed any changes in his mood or behaviour at different points in the cycle? If you keep an eye out for such things, it might point to Jake feeling a bit crummy because of the diabetes and/or the treatment.

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

No change he took this whole thing in stride. He is just a sweetheart. No behavior issues.

 

[Critter Mom]

That's good. He's a beautiful boy. I really like your avatar pic.

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

That's good. He's a beautiful boy. I really like your avatar pic.

Thanks. He is a really Great cat and we were lucky to have found him. He jumped in my car about 3 years ago and would not get out. I hung signs and did flyers and posted on lost pet sites. I was shocked that Nobody ever came forward. His Personality is just unreal. He acts human lol

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

Ughhh...I just tesed again and he was 459 so I immediately retested and he was 399. Is this a bounce?

 

[Critter Mom]

Yikes! That's some jump since the previous reading. Did he eat anything between the tests?

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

No. Just what I have listed. He may have stolen one of the dogs kibble. But I dont know for sure.

 

[Critter Mom]

I notice you gave Jake some coconut oil. I'm wondering whether that might have caused a BG spike. Contraband wouldn't help any either.

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

Coconut oil reduces blood suger. He is now 391 at 4pm est

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

I notice you gave Jake some coconut oil. I'm wondering whether that might have caused a BG spike. Contraband wouldn't help any either.

What is Contraband?

 

[Critter Mom]

Carby stuff! (Like doggy kibble.)

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

Carby stuff! (Like doggy kibble.)

Ohh.yeah. I am usually very careful. I am not used to dogs at all so they may have knocked a few kibble out of their dish.

 

[BJM]

Oils and fats can be broken down into carbohydrates in cats (and humans, too.)
Where did you read Coconut oil reduces glucose? Was it in a veterinary reference or research journal?

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Terri....now that you have your spreadsheet up, it would be a good time for you to move over to the Lantus/Levemir Forum so you can get the most experienced eyes looking out for you and Jake.

Here's some information on "Making the most of your Insulin support group experience" for you to look over too that helps explain how we post over there.

Hope to see you soon!!

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

Oils and fats can be broken down into carbohydrates in cats (and humans, too.)
Where did you read Coconut oil reduces glucose? Was it in a veterinary reference or research journal?

Im not sure. I have had information overload since he has been diagnosed.

 

[Terri Lynn & Jake]

Terri....now that you have your spreadsheet up, it would be a good time for you to move over to the Lantus/Levemir Forum so you can get the most experienced eyes looking out for you and Jake.

Here's some information on "Making the most of your Insulin support group experience" for you to look over too that helps explain how we post over there.

Hope to see you soon!!

Going there now. He dropped over 200pts in 2 hours.

 

[BJM]

Im not sure...

I did a spot of checking on coconut oil and diabetes with Google. There was a research article using rats which found a positive effect from coconut oil back around 2009. I did not find anything research articles specific to cats in that casual search.
I'd expect to see it mentioned in the Merck Veterinary Manual if were proven useful for cats via rigorous research. That doesn't mean it isn't useful. It only means it hasn't been part of generally accepted care, nor clinical trials.
It will be interesting to see how your cat does. On the board, coconut oil has been used for hairballs.