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How long does it take for cats to adjust to New insulin?

How long does it take for cats to adjust to New insulin?

Although short-term reactions to insulin are quick, it still takes time (wait at least a week) for the cat’s body to fully adjust to a new insulin dose. This can be complicated by changes in diet, exercise, and any associated illnesses.

How much insulin should I give my Cat?

*The maximal dose should ideally not exceed 2 IU per injection in the first 2-3 weeks of treatment. Avoid unduly high starting doses in cats, especially in overweight cats, where the ideal bodyweight should be used. Subsequent dose adjustments should be in increments of 1IU per injection.

Why does my diabetic cat seem so tired after a shot of insulin?

Why does my diabetic cat seem so tired after a shot of insulin? Shortly after giving my cat her insulin shot, she just acts exhausted, and sometimes goes under the bed and sleeps for a long time.She gets 4 units of insulin twice a day.

How to take care of a cat with diabetes?

1 KNOW THE TYPE OF INSULIN & HAVE THE RIGHT SYRINGE First of all, you need to know what type of insulin your cat is receiving. 2 FOOD Always make sure your cat eats around the time (up to one hour before injection) of the insulin administration. 3 DO HOME-TESTING OF GLUCOSE LEVELS.

Although short-term reactions to insulin are quick, it still takes time (wait at least a week) for the cat’s body to fully adjust to a new insulin dose. This can be complicated by changes in diet, exercise, and any associated illnesses.

*The maximal dose should ideally not exceed 2 IU per injection in the first 2-3 weeks of treatment. Avoid unduly high starting doses in cats, especially in overweight cats, where the ideal bodyweight should be used. Subsequent dose adjustments should be in increments of 1IU per injection.

What happens when a cat has 6 units of insulin?

Another thing I look for when a cat reaches 6 units of insulin and still needs more is called the Somogyi effect. This is an odd sort of occurrence that makes it looks as if a cat is not getting enough insulin because the glucose reading is high and yet, the reverse is true.

Why does my diabetic cat seem so tired after a shot of insulin? Shortly after giving my cat her insulin shot, she just acts exhausted, and sometimes goes under the bed and sleeps for a long time.She gets 4 units of insulin twice a day.

Another thing I look for when a cat reaches 6 units of insulin and still needs more is called the Somogyi effect. This is an odd sort of occurrence that makes it looks as if a cat is not getting enough insulin because the glucose reading is high and yet, the reverse is true.

How do you administer insulin to a cat?

Insert a clean syringe needle into the top of the insulin bottle. Remove the needle guard from the end of your syringe. Turn the insulin bottle upside-down and slide the needle into the rubber stopper at the top of the bottle. Fill the syringe with the correct amount of insulin.

When is the right time to give your pet an insulin injection?

Her problem is that she thinks of it 20 minutes too late. Yep, sometimes timing is everything, especially the timing of Insulin Injections in pets. When it comes to diabetes care of our pets, timing can make the difference between a well regulated diabetic pet and a “mostly” regulated diabetic pet.

What happens if you give a cat too much insulin?

Answer: 12 units is a pretty high dose for a cat. When I hear of such a high dose I think of a couple situations. The best case scenario would be a Somogyi swing. That happens if we have a pet at too high of an insulin dose for that pet’s needs, and the blood glucose plummets.

What kind of insulin can a diabetic cat take?

Vetsulin just doesn’t last very long in most cats. There are some cats that are regulated with Vetsulin, but by the tail-end of the 12 hour dosage, the glucose is usually high. Other good choices for cats would be Levemir or Glargine. They cans be purchased in 3cc pens to save on costs.

How long does a pet insulin curve last?

Slowly and surely sneak up on the dosage. Curves tell us how long insulin lasts in a pet and how low the blood glucose goes for a particular pet with a particular insulin at a particular dosage. If I alter the insulin dosage I will wait 5 to 7 days until I do another curve.

How old is Pushkin the diabetic cat?

He is currently getting 12 units twice a day and I still can’t get his BG under 250. He has been vetted and we can’t find any underlying conditions that would explain his insulin resistance. Pushkin is 12 years old, neutered and indoor only.