Hi, my cat has been at the vet for 5 days to regulate his insuline dosage (im not sure at all, what to think about it all) and now he has prescribed on Humulin N 2 units twice a day. I have done some reading and it looks like not the best choice for a cat, but ...well, it is the vet who tells me they use this for years to many cats...anyway, the thing that bothers me thoug is the fact that the vet precisely told me to check blood, give injection and THEN feed the cat....whereas every article almost say the opposite, first feed then check and inject...what do know about that, is this smth specific to the that Humulin N insulin?
insulin injections help needed
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Larry and Kitties
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Your research is right. N is not a good insulin for most cats. It does not last long enough for really two shots a day for most cats.
Also, you test, feed and then shoot. Some say wait 1/2 hour after eating to shoot with N.
You can show you vet this for treating diabetic cats:
http://www.aahanet.org/PublicDocuments/ ... elines.pdf
Further, there is no need for the cat to be at the vet to find does since blood glucose level at vet are typicaly higher than at home. That is why most of us caretakers here test the BG of our cats at home.
Also, you test, feed and then shoot. Some say wait 1/2 hour after eating to shoot with N.
You can show you vet this for treating diabetic cats:
http://www.aahanet.org/PublicDocuments/ ... elines.pdf
Further, there is no need for the cat to be at the vet to find does since blood glucose level at vet are typicaly higher than at home. That is why most of us caretakers here test the BG of our cats at home.
BJM
Member Since 2010
Kick and scream, whatever you need to do, to get something besides Humulin!!! It may be ok for dogs, they have a slower metabolism. In cats, it'll last about 6-8 hours. You may need to give insulin 3 times a day with it.
Longer acting insulins in cats are Levemir, Lantus, ProZinc, and PZI. Note that the doses are often small (1 unit twice a day), so it may be most economical to get the pens for Levemir or Lantus, 1 at a time due to cost.
With Humulin, it is test, feed, wait 20-30 minutes, and shoot. With Levemir and Lantus insulins, it is test, feed, and shoot, all within about 15 minutes. With ProZinc, it'll depend on the pre-shot to decide if you want to wait before shooting.
Longer acting insulins in cats are Levemir, Lantus, ProZinc, and PZI. Note that the doses are often small (1 unit twice a day), so it may be most economical to get the pens for Levemir or Lantus, 1 at a time due to cost.
With Humulin, it is test, feed, wait 20-30 minutes, and shoot. With Levemir and Lantus insulins, it is test, feed, and shoot, all within about 15 minutes. With ProZinc, it'll depend on the pre-shot to decide if you want to wait before shooting.
Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
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Hello and welcome to the board!
What country do you live in? Its great your vet recommends testing but definitely a better insulin would help as BJ said. We can provide links to articles for your vet to read.
Also a key thing in diabetes regulation or even remision is food. What are you feeding him/her?(tell us more about your kitty!)
Wendy
What country do you live in? Its great your vet recommends testing but definitely a better insulin would help as BJ said. We can provide links to articles for your vet to read.
Also a key thing in diabetes regulation or even remision is food. What are you feeding him/her?(tell us more about your kitty!)
Wendy
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