Dosing while giving antibiotics

[Asiina & Alex(GA)]

So since Alex was having a hard time getting regulated, the vet tested him for a urinary infection and found one and is giving me antibiotics. I'm finally getting him down to good numbers which I'm thrilled about, but since I know the infection can cause it to be harder to get regulated, should I stay on the same dose while he's taking the antibiotics? Would it be safer to lower it a little bit or just monitor more carefully at this dose? I wouldn't want him to hypo if he doesn't actually need to be on this much insulin and it's the infection that's causing it.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

I'm sorry no one answered you sooner. I don't use Prozinc so hesitate to suggest anything to do with dosing. Looking at the SS it looks as if Alex could be bouncing from the 8.4 preshot last night. I think I would stick to the same dose and monitor closely. If you are still concerned I would suggest asking the question over on the Prozinc page where you will get experienced people who use Prozinc.

 

[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

Infection can cause glucose levels to be higher. Since you are testing, if you start seeing his readings lower, you may need to also lower his dose.