Thank you so much! Test done, he's going up because of the kibbles :-( should not have, but too late!
Phew, i think you will still need to test again in 30 mins to make sure he's not dropping back. Well done, but don't forget to check again.
Yes I did; he's going up because of the 3 kibbles I gave and the HC; I should not have given kibbles they take too long to clear so you're not sure if he's going up because of them or by himself, but too late! Second time I do the same mistake, I'll remember next time!
Don't worry, the same thing happened 2 days ago after supper; I tested all evening and all night until 10:00 am the next morning....Phew, i think you will still need to test again in 30 mins to make sure he's not dropping back. Well done, but don't forget to check again.
I understand, when you see numbers like that you tend not to think straight. The adrenalin starts pumping. Just don't forget to breathe and stay calm.
Tks; I gave him 3 kibbles and 1 tbs HC; (should not have given kibbles....)Let's handle this right - first, to get that number up as quickly as possible requires a simple sugar such as Karo, honey, etc. Not a large amount, but a good 'dollop' - 1/8th tsp roughly first when you're that low. Simple sugars start absorbing as soon as they hit the mouth where any type of food including gravy takes hitting stomach acid and digestion to begin raising glucose. That's why candy is recommended for human diabetics when they start a hypo run - the simple sugar acts fastest. You don't want to send kitty to the moon with the sugars - your goal is to bump them enough to get back to good numbers. After you've given any of the sugars, THEN do gravy or even just med carb.
I know this above isn't exactly what most holler here but after having KT and Doc AND walking many hundreds of cats up from a hypo, this is the quickest and safest way.
Lyane, you're already handling this one - I mainly posted that above for your future reference.
I'm his slave because I love him and because he's a kitty....Ti-Mousse!!!! WHAT are you doing to poor Lyane!?
At least he waited to the day time this time I guess
Good job Lyane, you're so good to Ti-Mousse
Fingers crossed you're on an upward swingI'm his slave because I love him and because he's a kitty....
Time for next test!
But MOMMY, I-love, love, love kibbles!
No more, he had his treat!!
YOU GO GIRL!!!
Can't resist him... it says in my signature "I'm in love w/Ti-mousse"YOU GO GIRL!!!
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I'll remember that for Ti-Mousse, he's got a nice choice now!
He was given "crazy cat" as a nickname 2 days ago; now he's got another one "stOOpid cat" , I'll borrow it from you.!
Forgot to thank you for this! Already printed and on the fridge beside the diagram I made to handle Low Numbers!Let's handle this right - first, to get that number up as quickly as possible requires a simple sugar such as Karo, honey, etc. Not a large amount, but a good 'dollop' - 1/8th tsp roughly first when you're that low. Simple sugars start absorbing as soon as they hit the mouth where any type of food including gravy takes hitting stomach acid and digestion to begin raising glucose. That's why candy is recommended for human diabetics when they start a hypo run - the simple sugar acts fastest. You don't want to send kitty to the moon with the sugars - your goal is to bump them enough to get back to good numbers. After you've given any of the sugars, THEN do gravy or even just med carb.
I know this above isn't exactly what most holler here but after having KT and Doc AND walking many hundreds of cats up from a hypo, this is the quickest and safest way.
Lyane, you're already handling this one - I mainly posted that above for your future reference.
Good, I was afraid they would keep him up quite a while!
Good point! Need all the good tricks.!!!Lyresa makes a really good point, from my experience, I have never had to use syrup because Maverick is very carb sensitive, so that level of intervention has never been required. I think it is good to keep for future reference as well, especially for newer members who may happen by, it is important to have a good understanding of how to intervene, since not all cats are created equal in how they respond
but what the heck,
You understand now when I say,"we are their slaves" ! They are in control, not us!! 
LOL! Poor little minou! He's just trying to give you what you were asking for!
He doesn't realize he's giving heart attacks while he's at it!! 
I don't know what he's been thinking lately... but he's keeping me on my toes!!
Thank you so much Bron, I'll reduce his dose and keep testing; if he's not happy with it, it will always be time to increase and I'll make sure to test!
but with all your help it's giving me more experience!
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@Squeaky and KT (GA) I don't know if you can advise? It's 30 min. past shooting time, I think maybe skipping is the best option for tonight and take the reducie tomorrow morning! What would you think?@Bron and Sheba It's shooting time: Am I shooting half dose or skipping completely for tonight? He's 56; normally 50 and up you shoot, but he went up and down (29, 68, 79 and now at PS: 56)?
I said I wouldn't bother you tomorrow but we're still today
He's slowly going down again so I think I'll skip shot unless advise otherwise ! Thanks Sonia!
Thanks Bobbie! it's been 45 min. since PS, so how about if I wait another 15 min and test to make sure he's still going up like he's suppose to and if so, I shoot ? What do you think?
If your schedule can accommodate a new schedule 12 hours later that is fine. But, please see my ETA on the last post, I think I would reduce again. Back to back reductions usually don't work, but this boy is on a mission. I would reduce to 6 units when you shoot.
