Minimum food for insulin injections?

[Howiesmom]

As Howie is decreasing in his food consumption these days and is taking forever to eat his regular meals, is there a suggested minimum amount of food he needs in order to safely get his insulin? He gets a 5.5oz pouch of Weruva food split between breakfast and dinner (and his insulin doses at each) and then a 2.5oz pouch split amongst 6 mini meals in his auto feeder every 24 hrs. He is about 13.3 lbs right now.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

As Levemir onset is not for up to 3 or 4 hours, Howie doesn’t need to eat all the food at Preshot.
Do you think he will eat the allocated amount over a few hours post dose?

 

[Howiesmom]

As Levemir onset is not for up to 3 or 4 hours, Howie doesn’t need to eat all the food at Preshot.
Do you think he will eat the allocated amount over a few hours post dose?

He does eventually eat even after I stop following him around the house with his food plate. I just get nervous about him not eating enough and shooting right away! He really is not eating much in his auto feeder these days either. I just don’t know if it’s all attributed to pancreatitis, having a new kittie in the house (they eat in separate rooms), or something else. Thanks!

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Have you tried an anti nausea medication such as ondansetron in case he’s a bit nauseated?

 

[Howiesmom]

Have you tried an anti nausea medication such as ondansetron in case he’s a bit nauseated?

Yep! He's on 2 full tablets/day plus a Cerenia

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Do you give an appetite stimulant as well?

Have his teeth been checked lately for any infections or bad teeth?. That can stop cats wanting to eat

 

[Howiesmom]

Yep! We have Mirataz and he doesn't have any teeth. They were removed 3 years ago.

Thanks!