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Andrea8675309

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My cat's name is Benny. He’s 2. He was recently diagnosed with diabetes last week.

I originally took him into the vet because he completely stopped eating altogether. The vet said he either had hepatitis or hepatic lipidosis and eating proper nutrition and taking an antibiotic was necessary for him (plus Prozinc insulin). So she sent me home with canned A/D and I was having to force syringe feed him for a few days. I read that freeze fried chicken was okay for diabetic cats so I sprinkled that on top of the A/D canned food and he would eat 2 cans a day (what she recommended).
Fast forward, and we are needing to switch him off the urgent care A/D food.
So far, we're trying Tiki Cat Succulent Chicken.

The vet put him on 2 units of Prozinc. Everything I have read says that's really too high to start. He's still not acting like himself.

I just got my AlphaTrak2 tonight. Where can I find the numbers that are safe to inject him vs not? I will test him pre shot morning and evening. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!!
 
Hi and welcome to the group. My kitty is on Lantus, sorry to say I am not so familiar with Prozinc but it is known as a good insulin for cats, so you're on the right track I think. As far as shoot vs no shot BG numbers, maybe try the Prozinc forum

this groups is very numbers driven - I LOVE IT. But it helps to put some work in, fill out a spreadsheet with all the hometesting numbers, then people with years of experience can look at the sheet and give dosing advice and guidance.

See this link here:

https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-how-you-can-help-us-help-you.216696/
 
This link may help answer some questions PROZINC BASICS
1 unit is a better dose to start on than 2.
I would also suggest setting up a spreadsheet and your signature so we can learn about Benny. You will find the links to those two things in the link that He drinks dad gave you. Also in that link is the hypo kit which I would get set up straight away.
If you have any trouble setting up the spreads let us know and someone will help you.
I’ll tag @FrostD as she is a Prozinc user to help you with safe numbers to shoot.
 
Bit of a cross post, ProZinc forum thread for reference

For now I've advised transition diet first, learn to check BG and get spreadsheet going, then we'll look at dose. Along with daily ketone checks.
 
Andrea8675309 said:
My cat's name is Benny. He’s 2. He was recently diagnosed with diabetes last week.

I originally took him into the vet because he completely stopped eating altogether. The vet said he either had hepatitis or hepatic lipidosis and eating proper nutrition and taking an antibiotic was necessary for him (plus Prozinc insulin). So she sent me home with canned A/D and I was having to force syringe feed him for a few days. I read that freeze fried chicken was okay for diabetic cats so I sprinkled that on top of the A/D canned food and he would eat 2 cans a day (what she recommended).
Fast forward, and we are needing to switch him off the urgent care A/D food.
So far, we're trying Tiki Cat Succulent Chicken.

The vet put him on 2 units of Prozinc. Everything I have read says that's really too high to start. He's still not acting like himself.

I just got my AlphaTrak2 tonight. Where can I find the numbers that are safe to inject him vs not? I will test him pre shot morning and evening. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!!
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Sounds like you and benny have been on a rollercoaster ride! Sending lots of well wishes his way. I have a cat Bennie at home also so sending your guy EXTRA well wishes.
Filling out all the information the other members have suggested is the best and fastest way to get great advice. The members here are so generous and knowledgeable, i know Benny will get great advice.
 
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