First time giving insulin, not sure if the needle went through.

[AnxiousParentAnxiousCat]

My almost 9 year old cat was recently diagnose diabetic (blood sugar over 400) so we're working on getting his diet changed and the vet is having us start him on one unit of lantus 2x daily.

Vet showed us how to do the injections, but I'm not actually sure if I'm doing it right and vet follow up won't be until friday. Should I feel any sort of pop or anything when the needle breaks the skin, or will it just go in without any physical signs? Using micro fine needle tips (0.25mm x 8mm needles) in case that makes a difference.

I'm also doing the tenting method for the injection site btw.

 

[Dyana]

My needles are so fine that I can not tell if the needle went through the skin.
Just do not ever give a second shot if you think the needle did not go in.

 

[hellen_maggie]

Hi and welcome!
Below are links to information on how to give an insulin injection along with videos. It might be helpful.

• How to give insulin injections to cats
• Testing and shooting tips

If the shot didn’t go in properly and the insulin didn’t make it under the skin, you’ll usually be able to smell it on your cat’s fur, even hours later. It has a pretty distinct “hospital” smell, so it’s hard to miss.