Suggestions for treats in the UK?

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Becky and Toby

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After numbers that were all over the place and driving me mad, I saw the post about sugar solution and turkeys, and took away the chicken that my Toby was getting... It's either pure coincidence, the new insulin 'kicking in', or it was the chicken, because we're finally doing pretty damn well again.

The only thing is, I'm currently breaking one of the biggest rules and Toby isn't getting a treat for his poke :? He isn't impressed by freeze-dried anything, and I've stood in pet food aisles reading labels and getting nowhere for days now, so I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for me? He likes most foods, but mainly if they're something he shouldn't be eating... :roll:

Thank you in advance :smile:
 
Poor Toby, no treats... I hadn't seen the thread about sugar solutions but, well, if chicken is raising Toby's BGs, best to keep him off it. As for alternative treats - are there any other cold meats you could offer? Ham, for example? I wouldn't like to suggest that it's a perfect solution but maybe worth trying? Or small cubes of cheese perhaps... Things that are pure protein.

Hopefully Elizabeth and others will have some suggestions. I think Eliz used to give Bertie something called Thrive which is sold in some supermarkets, and well liked by cats who have tried it.

Sorry can't be more helpful but good luck!

Diana
 
Diana&Tom said:
Poor Toby, no treats... I hadn't seen the thread about sugar solutions but, well, if chicken is raising Toby's BGs, best to keep him off it. As for alternative treats - are there any other cold meats you could offer? Ham, for example? I wouldn't like to suggest that it's a perfect solution but maybe worth trying? Or small cubes of cheese perhaps... Things that are pure protein.

Hopefully Elizabeth and others will have some suggestions. I think Eliz used to give Bertie something called Thrive which is sold in some supermarkets, and well liked by cats who have tried it.

Sorry can't be more helpful but good luck!

Diana
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He doesn't seem to have really noticed yet... He starts looking for the food when the meter comes out, but we've just been giving him a meal and he's been quite happy, I'm just worried about what will happen when we poke him and he's not actually hungry.

I'd be quite happy to give him meat or cheese (and he definitely would be... he'd probably throw a party if he got to touch cheese again), but I'm not sure what is and isn't safe :? I'm trying to research it, but things like "We hide a sugar solution and mess your cat up" aren't mentioned :razz:

I haven't actually tried the Thrive because it's freeze-dried meat, if I recall, but I have seen it so it might be worth a shot.

You've been very helpful! Thank you :smile:
 
BJM said:
Does he like to play or be brushed? Treats can be non-food.
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He doesn't really play and is quite indifferent to being brushed, but he does love chin rubs and cuddles. He really likes catnip too, but that's definitely more of an occasional thing. Still, it's reassuring that fussing him 'counts' for now. Thanks for the input :smile:
 
I honestly don't know what I'd do without Thrive treats. They are the only low carb treat that I can guarantee Bertie will eat. I crumble a few for him and he hoovers them up while I do his test.

(Becky, I currently have 2 flavours on the go, chicken and liver, and I could pop a sample of each in post to you for Toby to try....? Just let me know if you'd like some.)

What other freeze-dried treats have you tried, Becky?

Incidentally, Bertie has had small treats of grated cheddar very occasionally, and I've not observed any effect on his blood glucose level from that (but it may be an 'every cat is different' thing). And some people give a little bit of natural unsweetened yogurt as a treat.

If Toby likes plain raw meat then that would make a very suitable treat (I know of some cats that go crazy for chicken hearts). And some cats are very partial to prawns. Both chicken hearts and prawns have the added advantage of being rich in taurine too.

But as BJ says, a treat doesn't have to take the form of food. A cuddle, a chin scratch, and a few moments of your pure undivided attention may be all the reward he needs! cat_pet_icon

Edited to add: Becky, I just had a look at Toby's chart and his response to insulin seems to have been much better over the past couple of days, doesn't it? :smile:

Eliz
 
Oh yes, non-food treats - a really nice cuddle sounds just the job, and more personal than a couple of freeze-dried thingys. Maybe go the cuddle route first and trial Thrive later if you think it's necessary?
Diana
 
A fussing just seems less like a treat because he can get that whenever he wants--Wait, his life isn't so hard, is it? :lol:

Elizabeth and Bertie said:
I honestly don't...couple of days, doesn't it? :smile:

Eliz
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Thank you very much for the kind offer, but I wouldn't want to impose, I'll just pick some up for him. Worst case scenario, I have a whole tube that he won't eat, and very likely another happy cat tucking into them.

I can't think for certain which treats they were - I only ever tried them pre-diabetes (well, diagnosis, anyway), and just recall that he didn't like them any of the times we tried. He likes prawns for sure, though.

He's definitely doing a lot better :mrgreen: It might have nothing to do with the chicken, but I really don't feel like risking it.


Thanks for the help, everyone.
 
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