Today we increase Webber's dose

I know that is had only been 4 days since Webber started his insulin injections.  But at twice a day shots that is considered 8 cycles and they say it is okay to increase after 8 cycles, if you have gathered enough data.  I was able to get a full glucose curve on Webber this past Sunday and the data shows he needs more insulin.  Based on the protocols and calculations per ideal weight, Webber could have been started on 1.4U.  However, after the scare I got from the vet office I decided to be conservative. 

Hopefully we will start to see some action.  His AMPS (AM Pre Shot) BG was 288.  Lower than the last few days, but still too close for comfort to 300.  I just worry about his little kidneys and don't want to create any organ damage because of my cautiousness  His health is the most important thing to me at this point.  But don't get me wrong, all the other babies are enjoying Webber's special attention too.  I don't know if I already mentioned this but they all gather around when I am testing Webber's BG because they know they all get treats!  All the kitties are now on strictly low carb high protein diets and treats only consist of freeze dried protein (specifically salmon).  They LOVE LOVE LOVE it.  Scarf it right up.  Sprinkling a little of it on their wet food is good to get them to eat as well.

They have all adjusted very well to the wet food diet and I do not ever see them even go to their prevous feeding areas.  I used to have three different feeding stations throughout the house where they could graze on dry food.  They don't seem to miss it.  AND with the wet food diet (plus water that I add) they are no longer drinking from their water bowls.  I have been told this is normal.  Cats do not have much of a thrist response to begin with and they are getting what they need from the wet food.  I always add extra water to make the can food a pudding consistancy.  Another plus to the diet change ---hairballs are much cleaner; believe it or not.  There is not all that extra dry food mush mixed in with the hairball.  NICE - mommy likey!  And their BM's have seem to decrease as well.  As they say----less garbage in, less garbage out.

We have almost settled into a regular routine after just 4 days.  This will get better and pretty soon not seem like such a big deal.  I can't wait to see how Webber acts and feels once we can successfully get his BG's in the low 100's.  Hang in there baby---I am trying as hard as I can to get you there.

Till later.