Our cat Loki who has been getting 2 then 3 units of lantus in the shoulder area for going on 5 weeks now is starting to shy away from the shots. I give it to him while he is eating, he has been fine up till about two weeks ago and has since started to move away when i get near with his medicine. I gently hold him down give him his shot and he resumes eating. We just started giving him treats after the shot in hopes of that calming him a little bit. We were wondering if anyone has any suggestions as we are going on vacation in a couple weeks and want to make sure their are no problems why we are away. He has always been a friendly cat to begin with and isn't aggressive when he moves away just seems to know what is coming. Thank you!
Our newly diabetic cat is shying away from shots?
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jayla-n-Drevon
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Have you tried rotating the shot location a bit more? The scruff is usually well tolerated.
treats is a great way to make it a better experience.
For some cats lantus has a sting but you are not on a high dose so it is unlikely but possible. Sometimes letting it sit for a few minutes or holding with your hand to warm it a little will help also. (after you have drawn the dose)
You can also shoot in the loin area. I have found if I am animated an make it "special" telling him he is such a beautiful boy and stroking his ego a bit he could care less as long as I don't stop
Good luck!
treats is a great way to make it a better experience.
For some cats lantus has a sting but you are not on a high dose so it is unlikely but possible. Sometimes letting it sit for a few minutes or holding with your hand to warm it a little will help also. (after you have drawn the dose)
You can also shoot in the loin area. I have found if I am animated an make it "special" telling him he is such a beautiful boy and stroking his ego a bit he could care less as long as I don't stop
Good luck!
Critter Mom
Member Since 2014
Sometimes kitties shy away from injection times when the action of the insulin's disagreeing with them. Your instincts are working well for you. 
If you could set up a spreadsheet and post home test results we might be able to give you some input on how the insulin might be making your kitty feel.
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If you could set up a spreadsheet and post home test results we might be able to give you some input on how the insulin might be making your kitty feel.
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