We have raised the dose a little bit and trying 1.5 units today on a 0.5ml Syringe. Two readings have been alright, just over 11 mmol/L, and Obi is less hungry today and a bit more sleepy.
I have continue with my research in regards to kidney diets this morning, combined with the diabetes and the more I read the more I get confused. I was approved at the Feline Chronic Kidney Disease FB page and have received great information already and it will help to figure out the right path for Obi, although it is still a bit unclear.
The main thing is to sort out his Glucose, it was reconfirmed to me, and than Kidneys.
Learning more about Phosphorous levels, what food has it, what doesn’t, or rather, a low level.
Some links I’m studying:
https://www.nomnomnow.com/learn/cat-nutrition-training/low-phosphorus-cat-foods-for-kidney-disease – “Phosphorus and calcium are critical for maintaining strong bones and teeth throughout all life stages, even before any signs of kidney disease rear their ugly heads. “
http://www.felinediabetes.com/ – “FelineDiabetes.com® is a complete pet health guide to treatment of diabetes mellitus in cats.” It has a fantastic Forum!!
What should my cats glucose level be, btw?
“The normal level of glucose in the blood is 80-120 mg/dl (4.4-6.6 mmol/L). It may rise to 250-300 mg/dl (13.6-16.5 mmol/L) following a large or high-calorie meal. … Some diabetic cats will have a glucose level as high as 700-800 mg/dl (44 mmol/L), although most will be in the range of 400-600 mg/dl (22-33 mmol/L).”
Researching food and what’s good and what’s not is like a whole new level of, lets call it, anxiety. Raw food, or cooked…..canned food and hard food for renal diet….a mix of all?! So many pro’s and con’s and always thinking about the prospect of trying to source all ingredients and ready made foods here in Nairobi.
Obi - A cat's Tale 