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Kylee and Her Mom Renee'

Kylee and Her Mom Renee'

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My Cat was diagnosed two days ago. The doctor showed me the measurement for giving her 2 units( Lantus).It almost looked like he was giving her 3 not 2. But I am very nervous. I am not sure if I am giving her the correct amount. I read so much I am getting confused. Do you pull the syringe back and put air in the bottle then measure the 2 units? It is difficult for me to see the lines. Anyone else have this issue? Also after the shot, her fur is a little wet in the shot area. Is this normal?

Thank you.
 
Hello and welcome. Can you tell us a bit more about your kitty, such as name and how she was diagnosed? What she is eating? Are you home testing her blood sugars?

We have lots of informative Sticky Notes on the top of this forum. The one on drawing and handling has a video on how to draw the insulin. The answer differs a bit whether you are using a vial or a pen/cartridge.

If the injection site is wet and smells a bit like bandaids, it's likely not all of the insulin got in. Don't worry and don't give more.
 
My sweet girl is Kylee. I noticed that she was drinking a lot of water and eating a lot. She urinated on the sofa twice. She was urinating outside her clean box. And she was urinating more, so I would clean her box every three days. She is now eating Purina dry and wet food for diabetic cats. I bought it at the vet. They recommended she go on it. Her glucose at the vet was 500. She is also on antibiotics for bacterial infection. I suspected diabetes and an infection. (mom's know these things) No I am not testing blood sugar at home. It has all been so overwhelming for me. I try to keep calm, but I am a anxious person. I also have health issues. Like glaucoma.
Thank you for responding so quick. I don't feel so alone.
 
Kyleesmom said:
She is now eating Purina dry and wet food for diabetic cats. I bought it at the vet. They recommended she go on it.
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Take it back, tell them she won't eat it and get your money back (it is guaranteed even if it's already opened).....Use the money to go to WalMart and buy a blood glucose meter like the Relion Confirm or Micro and extra strips to go with it, some lancets (look for 26-28 gauge) and some cotton cosmetic pads.

While you're in the pharmacy area, buy yourself a pair of strong reading glasses....they will greatly help you to see the lines on the syringes.

Then stroll over to the cat food aisle and pick up some Fancy Feast Classics or Friskies pates. The "prescription" foods are all too high in carbs for a diabetic cat, plus they have horrible ingredients!! Vets know very little about nutrition and what little "education" they get comes from the pet food salesman.

Check out Dr. Lisa's website on Feline Nutrition.....it's an eye opening and very informational read.

Welcome to the FDMB!!! This is the best place you never wanted to be!!
 
Welcome to you and Kylee! We have all been in your shoes. Read the "sticky" notes at the top of this forum, but don't think you have to learn everything at once. Start with "New to the Group". Ask as many questions as you need to. There are no bad questions. Don't worry if you make mistakes. We all do! And we all want Kylee to get her diabetes under control and lead a happy life.
WELCOME!!
:bighug::bighug:
 
Welcome! I think the reason it looked like they were drawing 3 units is the very first line is zero, not 1. My husband keeps making that mistake when he'll see me drawing the dose :)
With the glaucoma do you still have central vision? I'm sure you know already, the best thing with glaucoma is really good lighting. Some members use a powerful desk lamp (the kind that is on an arm and can be aimed) to help warm the ear (not touching the ear!) And also to help see where to use the lancet and where the blood droplet is forming. That might be a great option for you. Or if you have a lighted magnifier you could use that for testing.

Like someone said, the wet fur is what we call a fur shot. Some or all of the insulin may have missed going in. Is your cat long haired or very thick haired? It might be helpful to shave down a small patch where you inject to make sure you're puncturing her skin fully.

I know it's a lot to take in and get used to, but you're in the right place and everyone here is so helpful and caring.
 
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