5/11 Foxie - first shot

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Liliana Treeman

Liliana Treeman

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My vet place my Foxie on 12hr regiment.Today was her first shot.
He wants her to eat twice a day.
I'm going back to see him in two weeks.
I m new in here and love to read all your posts,
Thank you
Liliana
 
@Liliana Treeman ....we've found it's actually easier on the pancreas to deal with several small meals a day instead of 2 big ones. Most vets are still suggesting only feeding twice a day because that's how it used to be done, especially with the older type insulins like Vetsulin/Caninsulin

With the newer, better insulins for cats, it's not AS important that there's food on board when you shoot.....just that they're eating fairly normally
 
Chris & China said:
@Liliana Treeman ....we've found it's actually easier on the pancreas to deal with several small meals a day instead of 2 big ones. Most vets are still suggesting only feeding twice a day because that's how it used to be done, especially with the older type insulins like Vetsulin/Caninsulin

With the newer, better insulins for cats, it's not AS important that there's food on board when you shoot.....just that they're eating fairly normally
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I'm new to all this and have to figure itout the best way to do it
Thank you for all suggestions
 
Bump!

@Liliana Treeman ... Welcome to the Lantus & Levemir Insulin Support Group!
I've moved your posts to create a new thread here for you. I was concerned your questions would get lost in the "TR with a Full Time Job" thread.

Like Chris said, most of us feed small "mini-meals" during the first half of the 12 hour cycle after a shot has been given. Although, there are some kitties who prefer to have food left out for them to nibble on all day.

If kitty is free fed, it's *usually* best to pick the food up approximately 2 hours before the next shot time. Eating will often cause BG numbers to spike if kitty is allowed to eat within those two hours prior to a shot. We try to avoid shooting a preshot number influenced by feeding right before shot time.

Welcome and hope to see you posting often! :D
 
Welcome to L&LL (Lantus and Levemir Land)!! Please ask as many questions as you need. We are one big family here, and everyone is very generous with their time and knowledge.
 
Welcome! This is such a wonderful, supportive forum; I have learned so much--people are very generous in sharing their knowledge, and in staying with you whenever you need help in solving a baffling situation.
 
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