Help for an overwhelmed newbie

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bobcatkitten

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A few weeks ago we learned our beloved Snickers was diabetic. She was having trouble jumping, peeing a lot, lost weight, fur felt weird.

The first few weeks were a struggle because she had pancreatitis and we couldn't get her to eat. We used to free feed her and having to get on a schedule for the insulin at the same time she wouldn't eat was rough.

But she has made such good progress. Feisty and jumping; so soft again, peeing less. We did one curve (that was rough) and have adjusted her dose.

But one thing is bothering us. She initially didn't even notice the shot. But now she is avoiding us and whimpers a bit. Does it hurt the more you do it? Are we doing something wrong?
 
Hi and Welcome. I am pretty new to this whole deal myself so I am sorry to say that is not something I can speak to. The only similar situation I can think of was if I remember right, @FrostD had a kitty who started to react badly to the insulin shot but I can't recall why, or what the solution was. And I may have the wrong member but regardless, Melissa is super smart and knowledgeable with this stuff so the tag is a good idea anyway.

Does she get a favorite treat at shot time? Have you been shooting in slightly different spots?
 
It's possible she didn't notice the shot earlier because she was just feeling poorly (pancreatitis is very painful).

Can you send a link to the syringes you are using? Sometimes the needle gauge is too big.

How are you giving the shot? In the scruff? Do you make a tent, then insert almost parallel to the spine? Too much of an angle can also hurt. I will link some videos in a moment...

My cat reacted because the dose was so high for him, you didn't say what insulin or dose but I'm going to guess dose is too small to sting yet.
 
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