Question about syringes

[Donna & Doogle]

We are using the Relion 1/2 ml 31 gauge syringes. These dont have half marks, only 1 full unit marks (5 unit increments in bold with 1 unit lines in between). Which should I get for the .25 marks and do I need to ask the vet for a new prescription?

Donna

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Most locations do not require a script for syringes but some do. Thus you may have to get a new script for them.
You need syringes that have 3/10 CC (30 unit or less) syringes since only some of those have 1/2 unit markings. Relion does may syringes with 1/2 units markings. You may have to ask the pharmacy to order them.

 

[Donna & Doogle]

Ok, will look into that.

D

 

[squeem3]

We are using the Relion 1/2 ml 31 gauge syringes. These dont have half marks, only 1 full unit marks (5 unit increments in bold with 1 unit lines in between). Which should I get for the .25 marks and do I need to ask the vet for a new prescription?

Donna

Get the Relion 3/10 cc insulin syringes instead. They do have half unit markings. You may need a new prescription from the vet.

You can also buy insulin syringes online with no prescription. I don't think you can buy Relion syringes online but there are many other brands that you can use: BD, GNP, Monoject, Ulticare, etc.

1/2 ml (aka 1/2 cc aka 50 unit) syringes are not ideal to use for most diabetic cats because it is hard to measure small doses of insulin.

 

[MikeysMom]

The Relion syringes are fine to use, but like everyone said, you want the 3/10cc. They're the ones in the white and purple box