Aloysius (a.k.a. Louie)

I adopted Aloysius from the Tree House Animal Foundation in November of 2006.

Aloysius has diabetes and is FIV+. He was abandoned at the shelter in June of 2003, and diagnosed with diabetes that September. Everyone adored this silly cuddly little boy, but few would consider taking him home because of his FIV+ status and diabetes. I'm thrilled that I was able to adopt him, he's a real joy and blessing in my life.

Aloysius's diabetes was poorly controlled at the shelter - he was on doses of up to 9 units insulin twice daily! He went into insulin shock in October, and his dose was reduced. I put him on an all low-carbohydrate canned and raw diet, and his insulin needs decreased dramatically. He currently gets around 1 to 2 units insulin twice daily on Dr. Hodgkins' protocol, and his blood sugar levels are much improved.

He is a silly boy. He climbs me like a tree, enjoys cuddling on my lap, and loves to play.

Louie's blood sugar levels here

At Tree House

At Tree House

Time to test my blood sugar!

Feb 2007

March 2007 - Lined up, hoping for Louie's leftovers

Wrestling with Ralphie (Studley as referee)

in new fleece bed (Studley & Omaha are jealous)