Hasn't Eaten Much Today, Give Evening Insulin?

[Blamethecats and Hannah]

Hannah hasn't eaten much all day -- maybe 2 tsp. of Fancy Feast, at best. Lately, she has been eating much better than that -- a can and a half per day. Tried 3 different flavors, but she rejected all of them. Offered her Stella and Chewey treats, and she did eat those and is now tidying herself up. This lack of appetite started last evening before her PMPS, even though she acted pretty good all day, yesterday. Today, she is moping and sleeping a lot. She acts like she does when she has a bothersome hairball, although I can't say for sure that's what's going on. If this continues for the rest of the day, should I give her insulin this evening? Her numbers are so high, I don't feel comfortable skipping her evening dose. Help, please.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

I would give some insulin bebe 0.2 or 0.3 units. Can you take her temperature? A vet visit may be in order.

 

[Blamethecats and Hannah]

Just took her temp and it's 100.0 F. Will do a reduced dose this evening. Thanks.

 

[BJM]

Might try 1/4 of a Pepcid AC (with nothing else in it). If she has an upset stomach, sometimes that helps.

Also, how big is she? When the insulin is optimal, the cat may be less hungry because it is able to use what it eats.

 

[Blamethecats and Hannah]

BJM, I don't have any Pepcid AC in the house. Also, she weighs somewhere between 6 and 7 pounds.