Plug for Keeping Karo Syrup Around!

[tobygo2]

Hey,

I know we all talk about keeping Karo syrup on hand for crashes but I found out first hand this morning just how important it really is. Nemo has been on Lantus for about four months, regular BG checks in the 100's so I thought all was well. This morning he was acting VERY odd and I immediately checked his bg....34 :shock: I didn't panic but instead grabbed the Karo syrup and rubbed it all over his gums and raced to the emergency vet. By the time I got there he was up to 70. If I didn't have that in the house I have no idea if he would have made it!!

He's recovering nicely now....although his remaining 4 teeth need to be pulled :roll:

Make sure you're prepared for an emergency!!! Never thought it would happen but I owe a huge THANK YOU to this forum for preparing me!

Terri and Nemo

 

[squeem3]

Glad you had Karo in the house and your cat is doing better now :smile:

Here's the hypo toolbox list if you haven't already seen it: http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2354

For non-US people, Karo is a US brand name of corn syrup. Cake frosting in tubes, honey, the glucose packets Human diabetics use, ice cream (not chocolate since that is harmful to pets) can also be used. Anything with made with or containing grape should not be used because grape is toxic to cats.

Keep a few oral syringes (needle-less syringes) to use to administer corn syrup or honey or anything liquid-like. This prevents your cat from biting your fingers, especially if the hypo is pretty bad and the cat is seizuring or may not be completely aware of what is happening. Your vet can give you some or you can buy some at the pharmacy. I think corn syrup can be administered rectally if absolutely needed.

 

[underdawg]

I am so glad you were prepared. Because of this board, I was prepared too when my cat had a seizure. He had no symptoms at all until he went into the seizure. I used an oral syringe that I got from the drugstore to give him some Karo syrup and then once he was able, i fed some high carb food with gravy while i got the carrier and called the emergency vet. You can get the liquid medicine dispensers in the baby section too. After the seizure, I had some type of honey, syrup, etc. along with an oral medication dispenser in baggies in every room. I tend to overdo sometimes but I would rather have something within reach if i need it. I also bought small tubes of cake icing too for each room but if you do that, you will also need a pair of scissors in the baggie so that you can cut the end of the tube.

I hope all the newbies are reading about hypos!