LuvinThisPig
Member Since 2017
Yesterday's
Okay... So putting my panicked freak out from yesterday aside... I think I have figured out the issue. Actually, I am pretty positive I have it now.
Its obvious that the depot is almost if not all the way full. He always matures on the fifth cycle. He is looking quite beautiful today! However, I still am not 100% convinced that this whole thing can be attributed to an empty depot or not a good dose. The effects of the two non-raw cycles was undeniable and far to coincidental. I gave raw with pmps last night and he jumped. Now, I know his Lev cycle would be wrapping up around that time, but typically we do not ever see such a rise owing to the amazing ability of the Lev to keep him fairly flat. So, if the raw is not doing it and it is not the dose doing it, then what is left? Human error. Period. This whole flipping thing is my fault, I believe.
I made mention of something last night in a conversation with @Stacy & Asia and had to slap myself on the forehead with my duh! moment... Ugh. It was all so very obvious.
So, when I am feeding canned food I take the can of food and blend it with water. About a 25/75 - 50/50 ratio depending on his level of constipation. Then I use the mixture to measure out his portions. This means that when he is getting 3tbs of canned with injections, the reality is that he is getting at most 2tbs of actual food. Then I will give about 1-1.5tbs every 2 hours through out the day. One of the ways that I am able to control is numbers and constipation is through food. By giving small amounts frequently I am able to feed him in a way that does not interrupt nor interact with the insulin action. It also allows his system plenty of time to digest the food. I learned this a while back and in fact, was part of the way I was able to get him so well regulated in blues and greens. By being very, very rigid and selective with food schedules and amounts. In no way is he starved (5 BCS score) and I make sure he gets about 4-5 oz a day. However, with the canned I can manipulate his intake, thus numbers, far easier.
But.... I am just fine tuning the raw and really only learning how to portion for him in that regards. With his raw, I take it and freeze it into ice cube trays. One cube is about an ounce of food. I give one cube. Meaning, his portions are measured on a 'whole' basis, not on a 'mixture' basis. So, the small meals I am giving through out the day actually end up equaling more food than when giving canned. Furthermore, he will eat what I put out. He has no control. I have seen him eat himself into an awful tummy ache because he snuck into Tail's bowl and polished it off. It stands to reason that if he was eating more than his tummy could handle, his belly ache from overeating would trigger a bit of system distress. Hence the higher BGs.... So, I am a firm believer, now, that this is all my fault. Ugh. Raw is new to me. What I will now do is purchase some smaller cubed trays so that I can effectively give .5oz through out the day... Portioning. That is all.
Back to raw we go and with a far more enlightened Momma bean.....
Okay... So putting my panicked freak out from yesterday aside... I think I have figured out the issue. Actually, I am pretty positive I have it now.
Its obvious that the depot is almost if not all the way full. He always matures on the fifth cycle. He is looking quite beautiful today! However, I still am not 100% convinced that this whole thing can be attributed to an empty depot or not a good dose. The effects of the two non-raw cycles was undeniable and far to coincidental. I gave raw with pmps last night and he jumped. Now, I know his Lev cycle would be wrapping up around that time, but typically we do not ever see such a rise owing to the amazing ability of the Lev to keep him fairly flat. So, if the raw is not doing it and it is not the dose doing it, then what is left? Human error. Period. This whole flipping thing is my fault, I believe.
I made mention of something last night in a conversation with @Stacy & Asia and had to slap myself on the forehead with my duh! moment... Ugh. It was all so very obvious.
So, when I am feeding canned food I take the can of food and blend it with water. About a 25/75 - 50/50 ratio depending on his level of constipation. Then I use the mixture to measure out his portions. This means that when he is getting 3tbs of canned with injections, the reality is that he is getting at most 2tbs of actual food. Then I will give about 1-1.5tbs every 2 hours through out the day. One of the ways that I am able to control is numbers and constipation is through food. By giving small amounts frequently I am able to feed him in a way that does not interrupt nor interact with the insulin action. It also allows his system plenty of time to digest the food. I learned this a while back and in fact, was part of the way I was able to get him so well regulated in blues and greens. By being very, very rigid and selective with food schedules and amounts. In no way is he starved (5 BCS score) and I make sure he gets about 4-5 oz a day. However, with the canned I can manipulate his intake, thus numbers, far easier.
But.... I am just fine tuning the raw and really only learning how to portion for him in that regards. With his raw, I take it and freeze it into ice cube trays. One cube is about an ounce of food. I give one cube. Meaning, his portions are measured on a 'whole' basis, not on a 'mixture' basis. So, the small meals I am giving through out the day actually end up equaling more food than when giving canned. Furthermore, he will eat what I put out. He has no control. I have seen him eat himself into an awful tummy ache because he snuck into Tail's bowl and polished it off. It stands to reason that if he was eating more than his tummy could handle, his belly ache from overeating would trigger a bit of system distress. Hence the higher BGs.... So, I am a firm believer, now, that this is all my fault. Ugh. Raw is new to me. What I will now do is purchase some smaller cubed trays so that I can effectively give .5oz through out the day... Portioning. That is all.
Back to raw we go and with a far more enlightened Momma bean.....
Until the depot is full, numbers can fluctuate. 
A hug for a not so crazy momma bean.
Of course more calories could explain it all! I don’t see why you couldn’t blend the raw up with water the same way you did with canned, as long as you are feeding him enough calories at the end of the day to maintain his weight. I’m the same as you, I have to talk stuff out and put out all the theories and thoughts, even if they seem nonsensical, it helps me to connect dots. I’m so glad I do it too. I figured out Asia was having teeth problems because I mentioned her eating like a pig in my condos and I was able to match the dates to when she started and stopped antibiotics and then duh! Her teeth were bothering her all along and the antibiotics made it a little better. Feel free to ramble on, I’ll read it anyway even if it’s just for you to collect your own thoughts! 
And generally people still don’t understand why I have to rush home because I have a diabetic cat. I’m sure they think I’m crazy too, oh well. My parents probably think I do too much for her and don’t understand it, but my kids and my husband get it, because they all pitch in and want to help this furry potato that brings so much joy to our lives. I give zero expletives what other people think how I care for my cat. I love her and she’s worth it, her feeling well is all the validation I need. 
Oh no! Silly guy! What was he thinking? He wanted that gravy for sure!! 
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I found some of them yesterday while doing a bit of spring cleaning and oh my! Has he ever grown! The clothes would not even fit his little paw!