Some questions

[S&Boo]

I've looked around for some specific forums on ketoacidosis in cats and feeding with no luck. I don't know that I'm looking in the right place. So:

Questions 1: Are there any specific FORUMS or INFO POSTS about DKA and/or homemade raw feeding? I have already been to the Health Links/FAQ forum and have gotten as much info as possible.

Question 2: When a cat seems to be over a slight bout of DKA, when do you stop letting him eat as much as he likes? When his ketones go back to normal? (If you'd like to learn more about Boo's recent bout of DKA to better answer this question, please see here. )

Question 3: When I switched from kibble to raw, Boo appeared to loose size but not weight. Now that he's had a brush against DKA, I'm worried that he's being underfed. He's at ~11 lb. Various websites I've read consistently state to feed 2-3% of his body weight total per day. Some sites state that 2.5% should be used to keep him at weight. For a situation like Boo's, should I increase his food intake (His numbers from this morning are from still feeding like he has DKA. I'm probably going to feed him normally this evening.)

 

[Tanya and Ducia]

INFO POSTS about DKA and/or homemade raw feeding?

Dr. Lisa Pierson blog is the best info on raw feeding/caloric needs, etc in case you haven't read it. The best.

When a cat seems to be over a slight bout of DKA, when do you stop letting him eat as much as he likes?

You posted negative ketones test yesterday. But have you tested since?
I really think it is too early to be absolutely sure Boo is over DKA bout.. just being cautious here.
Ketones are nasty little things and known to develop as fast as in hours in some kitties. Even in better regulated once...

If you add question mark as prefix to your title you'll get more eyes on it/collect more info on the situation.

IMHO, I'd feed as good for him, keep testing BG to collect more data and reevaluate the dose then. And, goes without saying, continue to test for ketones at any opportunity. I record all of my cat's tests results in her SS - click to see if yo are interested.

Are there any specific FORUMS or INFO POSTS about DKA

I haven't heard but this forum has a lot of knowledge on DKA - keep asking questions (with ? added as prefix).

 

[Yong & Maury GA]

Some really good info on homemade diets is on catinfo.org

Have you seen this? http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/where-can-i-find-________.127890/
I know it isn't the most organized way of doing things but finding other DKA threads might be helpful too. There are a couple linked in that above link

 

[Sharon14]

HERES an interesting post on feeding and DKA started by @Meya14 Meya is very knowledgable on the subject.