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hi I need help ... when I was giving my cat a shot I pull the syringe I didn't see any blood ... but after I push the insulin and took the needle out I notice it was some blood in the syringe. :sad:

do I need to take her to the doctor right a way. I really don't have any money right now... but if I need to go I'll go. !!!!
 
Don't panic - not a major problem.

What insulin do you use?

If some goes into the blood stream, it may take affect sooner than usual, so just watch if you're going to be home. If you need to leave, then maybe give some extra treats or leave food available
 
Should be fine then. Next time, be careful to gently lift the skin away from muscle (etc) to inject in the gap under the "tent" of skin. That will help prevent hitting a vein.

I see that you just joined -- welcome to FDMB. Did you know that cats have faster metabolism and need the insulin shots every 12 hours? (even with insulin that humans can use once per day)

We recommend learning to test your kitty's blood sugar at home (a nice relaxing environment) using a human glucometer -- we have "newbie kits" available -- just ask for a donation to cover postage if you can afford it.

We also recommend low carb canned food -- but be careful of diet changes because the insulin dose usually needs to be reduced. A good idea to be testing blood sugar at home before making a diet change.

Lantus is a good insulin and 1u is a good starting dose, but twice per day - every 12 hours.

How long have you been treating your kitty?

And would you mind editing your first post to take off the 911?

(((((hugs))))) This gets easier with practice -- read the info here and come post any questions here in the Health forum.

phoebe
 
Welcome!

Here is a site that gives more ideas on how to give a shot: http://felinediabetes.com/injections.htm It may help you not to be nervous on your next try.

As Phoebe, insulin needs to be given twice a day. Once a day means a real roller coaster for your kitty - down after the shot, then slowly going back up over 12 hours, then high for 12 hours until the next shot. Lantus is a unique insulin that works very well, but does require a definite protocol. Here are the stickies on the Lantus Support group site: viewforum.php?f=9

We would be glad to help you with food ideas and hometesting. Our methods have helped hundreds of cats into regulation and remission.
 
oh yeah thanks for the information... I been doing this since last April 2010. I already got the pee stick test thing ... I hope I don't need the human glucometer. When I give her the shot the right way the pee stick test say negative almost 24hr., I test her pee 4 times day(not all the time), so if I give her shot 7:00am and then the next morning around 4:00am is still say negative , that's all I need once a day.

A few times I miss her I didn't stick her good then it goes up to 1/2 or even 1 .
 
The pee stick won't give you the information you need. It gives you a reading after the pee has made it all the way through the cat. The blood glucose reading tells you exactly what the insulin is doing that minute - whether it is safe to give the shot. We have taught hundreds of people how to do it over the internet.
 
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