I think I just shot an empty syringe

[Mitzelplik's Mom]

The insulin vial is getting low and I'm pretty sure the syringe was empty. GRRR! It felt odd when I pushed it in, like there was no resistance. I think the needle tip might have been just above the level of the insulin but I couldn't see it. I even looked for it. Rats! What I do now? I will post this in the ProZinc forum too.
Thanks!

Joan

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

don't ever assume there's nothing in the syringe....just wait until the next shot time and resume your regular schedule.

We've seen it a lot where people think they gave nothing, and then the cat earned a reduction!!

 

[BJM]

Never shoot twice. If you did get some insulin in, you could wind up overdosing.

 

[Mitzelplik's Mom]

That was my instinct. Thanks for confirming.

 

[Deb & Wink]

"Better too high for a day, than too low for a moment".

 

[Mitzelplik's Mom]

Mitz's numbers were high today but the vet said to stick with the same dose of 2.5 units. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.