Different insulin

Status
Not open for further replies.
Kathy & MiddieMittens

Kathy & MiddieMittens

Member Since 2019
Hey guys, we have a ton of novolog donated at the shelter I work at and I was offered some if I needed it but all the vets at the practice I currently go to do dont want to mess with anything which is very frustrating for me because i am the only one that can take care of her. I dont mind but sometimes she misses shots because I'm away and I don't get home to give it to her. (I dont want to rehome her as she's 11 and been at my house since she was a kitten). I just feel like I'm failng her. As a lot of you guys have cats in remission also.
 
Kathy & MiddieMittens said:
I just feel like I'm failng her. As a lot of you guys have cats in remission also.
Click to expand...

You're not failing her if you're doing your best!....and most cats never reach remission! The goal should always be regulation, not remission. Keeping them under renal threshold as much as possible so there isn't any damage being done to internal organs and keeping them as happy and healthy as possible. If remission comes, that's the cherry on top
 
Its just frustrating sometimes, I feel bad when I have to skip a shot or whatever because I can't find anyone to give it to her.
Thats a very good point thank you so much
I'll update my spreadsheet asap its just hard now I havnt been home alot to update it I still have
 
Novolog is an extremely fast acting insulin (15 minutes), and of short duration (2-4 hours). Using it would be like adding an NPH R (rapid acting) insulin to your cat's insulin regimen. There are only a handful of members here that would have enough experience to guide you.

Prozinc on the other hand takes longer to onset (start working) at around +2 and usually lasts for 10-14 hours.
Mittens is doing ok on the Prozinc.

So not sure what your idea was about using the insulin donated to the shelter for her. It would not help you in the situation where you can't be home to test or give her the insulin.
 
Diane Tyler's Mom said:
In don't see any tests after AMPS and PMPS tests starting with 9-19
Click to expand...
Yea she's an outdoor in door cat so I try to get thoes readings but I've been pet sitting alot and its hard to get anything other than just pre shot times. I have a white board that I right everything down on then transfer it when I have free time. I'll work on it today
 
jt and trouble (GA) said:
According to your spreadsheet I dont see remission numbers. Its not filled out to date.
Click to expand...
I know my vet says it's not possible for that to even happen. My relationship with my fiance is getting bad because I can't spend nights with him and can't afford a pet sitter. And my mom refuses to help with shots. It's difficult and if I knew remission wasn't a thing maybe I wouldn't of been giving her shots at all.
 
Deb & Wink said:
Novolog is an extremely fast acting insulin (15 minutes), and of short duration (2-4 hours). Using it would be like adding an NPH R (rapid acting) insulin to your cat's insulin regimen. There are only a handful of members here that would have enough experience to guide you.

Prozinc on the other hand takes longer to onset (start working) at around +2 and usually lasts for 10-14 hours.
Mittens is doing ok on the Prozinc.

So not sure what your idea was about using the insulin donated to the shelter for her. It would not help you in the situation where you can't be home to test or give her the insulin.
Click to expand...
Oh I see, that makes more since. That's probably why we have like 100 or more pens. Of it. I'm home for a while now( no more jobs atm) so that's good. I dont think the prozinc is lasting 12 hours. I think its more like 10. But when I brought it up to my vet they said oh its fine, just don't test her sugar it will drive you crazy... ugh ok whatever vet. I was literally there yesterday and they said that to me.
 
Kathy & MiddieMittens said:
It's difficult and if I knew remission wasn't a thing maybe I wouldn't of been giving her shots at all.
Click to expand...

Remission (aka OTJ or off-the juice) is also known as diet controlled status. It's more likely to happen in the first 6 months or so of treatment, but there have been members here with cats that have gone OTJ after several years.

Not giving Mittens insulin would mean she would lose too much weight. Because without enough insulin, a body (cat, dog or human) can not properly use the food they eat, so they can't get good nutrition and will keep losing weight. What happens instead, is that they burn off their own body fat and muscle, and that leads to the production of ketones as a toxic waste product. That can lead to DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis), which would need intensive ER vet care for many days.

Tough choices, either way.
 
Kathy & MiddieMittens said:
I know my vet says it's not possible for that to even happen. My relationship with my fiance is getting bad because I can't spend nights with him and can't afford a pet sitter. And my mom refuses to help with shots. It's difficult and if I knew remission wasn't a thing maybe I wouldn't of been giving her shots at all.
Click to expand...
Not giving her shots at all would be cruel and she would go downhill quickly. Giving shots, even if you have to skip a few, is a much better idea. You can be an hour late if you need to be. Your fiance can't help with the shots?

Remission is definitly a thing. My cat was in remission for a year.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top