? So...I just dosed the wrong cat.

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desiree and leo

desiree and leo

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My 12 year old, Leo, and I have been on the site for a year but not in the forum. I just dosed the Luc (wrong cat) and found a thread of someone who had a similar experience a few years ago. At 7:30am (Pacific Time Zone) I dosed Luc (no diabetic) with .75 Lantus. I have been BG testing every 60 minutes and baseline so far is between 56-65. I also purchased wet with rice and am feeding him regularly. (he is a food hog and would eat until he explodes so this is a small blessing) I also called vet and have them on standby. They agreed I need to just keep feeding him hgh carb and keep an eye on behavior. They suggested I monitor for 24 full hours. Its going to be a long 24 hours.

I'm not a bad mum, just having a bad day. Now that I have pushed away the tears, I am reaching out in case there may be any other pearls of wisdom out there. Thanks for listening, Desiree, Luc and Leo. (Luc left, Leo right)
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Oh, no! I hope Luc does okay. He will probably enjoy getting to eat extra food. Did Leo laugh at his brother? 'Hehe.. you got shot this time, not me.' :D

Welcome to the forum!
 
Hi there! You're doing everything you can do to keep Luc safe. Thankfully, you recognized the mistake right away.

If I have this figured out correctly, it's been 4.5 hours since you gave the shot? Please confirm or correct. We're all in different time zones so we prefer to talk in hours since the shot was given to local time.

You can also add a few drops of honey or syrup to his food to give his numbers a quick boost.

I can't stay with you so I'm going to move this thread to the Health (Main Forum) so you'll have more eyes on what's happening. Look for this thread over there. I'll also send you the link via private message. Watch the top right side of the page for the notification that you have a message. You'll see a red number. Click on it to get the message.

 
Both of your cats are gorgeous. Nothing health related to offer sadly as we are new to being diabetic but your kitties both look healthy and gorgeous!
 
Jill & Alex (GA) said:
Hi there! You're doing everything you can do to keep Luc safe. Thankfully, you recognized the mistake right away.

If I have this figured out correctly, it's been 4.5 hours since you gave the shot? Please confirm or correct. We're all in different time zones so we prefer to talk in hours since the shot was given to local time.

You can also add a few drops of honey or syrup to his food to give his numbers a quick boost.

I can't stay with you so I'm going to move this thread to the Health (Main Forum) so you'll have more eyes on what's happening. Look for this thread over there. I'll also send you the link via private message. Watch the top right side of the page for the notification that you have a message. You'll see a red number. Click on it to get the message.
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Hi Jill and Alex, Thanks for the feedback. We are USA West coast time zone so at this time it is aprox 5 hours since I dosed. Just did another BG test and at 70. Im using Lantus so I'm not expecting any changes due to dose for another 3-5 hours.
 
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It would help us if you could put together a little history of the blood glucose tests you have done so far. And also list them how long since you shot. And knowing your meter type is also important.

AM (no test)
tests in between from 56-65, giving higher carb food (amounts?)
+5 hours 70

I hope I have this right. Just copy and edit for updates. The Lantus may be reaching it's peak, so I'd keep testing for a while yet.

Stay safe Luc!
 
Thanks everyone! Nice not to feel alone. (Leo left, Luc right)

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-I have been testing every hour but as the Lantus kicks in, +6, I will go to 30 minutes intervals.
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+1 is 59
+2 is 56 (food)
+3 is 68 (food)
+4 is 70 (food)
+5 is 59 (food with kero syrup)

-I feed at same time I test (he hates the testing and its working as distraction) using a few spoons of wet food loaded with kero syrup.
-Purina Proplan with rice or pasta (added kero syrup at +5)
-Vet is 15 minutes away
-I used this sites recommended Reli-On meter. (same one i have used on Leo for last year)

Thank you!!!
 
Awesome, thanks for the updated list of tests.
desiree and leo said:
I have been testing every hour but as the Lantus kicks in, +6,
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Lantus onsets (kicks in) typical from +2 to +3. The nadir, or strongest point is +6 in a typical cat. Not all cats are typical and you don't have data on Luc, so hard to say when his nadir will be. FWIW - my girl hated being typical and occasionally nadired at +12 on Lantus.
 
desiree and leo said:
Thanks everyone! Nice not to feel alone. (Leo left, Luc right)
- as the Lantus kicks in, +6, I will go to 30 minutes intervals.
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That's not been my experience, Lantus usually onsets around +2 and peaks around +6, but that's with a cat who needs insulin. I'm glad you can keep an eye on how Luc is doing and I'd continue to monitor. It sounds like you have the ProPlan savor varieties, those are around 15-17% carbs.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
Awesome, thanks for the updated list of tests.

Lantus onsets (kicks in) typical from +2 to +3. The nadir, or strongest point is +6 in a typical cat. Not all cats are typical and you don't have data on Luc, so hard to say when his nadir will be. FWIW - my girl hated being typical and occasionally nadired at +12 on Lantus.
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oh! good point. i'm going off Leo's nadir. thanks for the reminder Wendy and Stephanie!
 
+1 is 59
+2 is 56 (food)
+3 is 68 (food)
+4 is 70 (food)
+5 is 59 (food with kero syrup)
+6 is 106 (this doesn't seem right? unless the kero is now causing overreaction??)

Shouldn't the reaction to insulin be hypo?
 
Hi Desiree. Just offering some moral support and so glad that you realized your error. We have all made blunders and boo boos along the way on this Feline Diabetic Dance so, you are in good company.

Glad to see him coming up and to echo others, his nadir could be later than our diabetic cat's. If after the next test he is continuing to rise, you might space the test out further since he isn't having a lot of fun with all the poking. Now Luc knows what poor Leo goes through!.
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
Hi Desiree. Just offering some moral support and so glad that you realized your error. We have all made blunders and boo boos along the way on this Feline Diabetic Dance so, you are in good company.

Glad to see him coming up and to echo others, his nadir could be later than our diabetic cat's. If after the next test he is continuing to rise, you might space the test out further since he isn't having a lot of fun with all the poking. Now Luc knows what poor Leo goes through!.
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Thank you! Yes, one of those moments you fear but can't imagine doing. Funny, its so true. Leo has taen the test easily since day 1. Luc is really ticked off. In twelve years, I have never said these words "Good thing he is food driven!" lol Great distraction and the only way he forgives me. :-)
 
+1 is 59
+2 is 56 (food)
+3 is 68 (food)
+4 is 70 (food)
+5 is 59 (food with kero syrup)
+6 is 106 (this doesn't seem right? unless the kero is now causing overreaction??)
+7 is 91 (2 kibble sized treats)
+8 is 59 (food)

if he stays in this zone for the next few hours (+10), can i assume he is clear?
 
LizzieInTexas said:
So I have to ask - did Leo get his dose?:smuggrin: if so, how are his numbers?

Really glad to see the numbers holding in the normal range. Saying a prayer they remain good.
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Hi Lizzie, interesting you ask. as soon as i realized what i had done i went to dose leo and then stopped just in case i was wrong. (more evidence of how incredibly "unpresent" i was.) I have been testing Leo as well and his numbers climbed. He is was +1 @273 now +10 @401 (normally in the low 200's) depressing....but forward.
 
desiree and leo said:
Hi Lizzie, interesting you ask. as soon as i realized what i had done i went to dose leo and then stopped just in case i was wrong. (more evidence of how incredibly "unpresent" i was.) I have been testing Leo as well and his numbers climbed. He is was +1 @273 now +10 @401 (normally in the low 200's) depressing....but forward.
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Oh, sweetie. :bighug: Leo will get back on track. I hope you can get some good sleep once this is behind you.
 
7:30am
+1 is 59
+2 is 56 (food)
+3 is 68 (food)
+4 is 70 (food)
+5 is 59 (food with kero syrup)
+6 is 106 (this doesn't seem right? unless the kero is now causing overreaction??)
+7 is 91 (2 kibble sized treats)
+8 is 59 (food)
+9 (no test)
+10 is 55 (no food since test +8)
+13 is 111 (food at +12)

Luc is behaving normally so I'm stretching out test periods. He REALLY hates them.
Not sure what this jump indicates?
 
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