You still have 2.5 hours until his PMPS. That number will be the guide for dosing him. I'll have to be away from my computer then. Are you comfortable figuring out a token dose based on the experience of the last two evenings?
For this situation (new data at good BGs, can't test in the night) how about anything below 137? I say that because you have data for 137 and a 2 u dose. Ultimately it's whatever you're comfortable with.
Good choice, Lisa! You need him to be safe and you need peace of mind while you're at work. He's giving you a run for your money but it's all good.
Just getting home now. I agree with Sue.
I did give him the 1.5 plus an extra can of 3 oz food to graze on.
He has been hanging out with me more often instead of hiding or laying in his bed all the time.Just getting here. Your boy is doing really well. Yes, try the 1.5 u as you did for a token dose a few nights ago. You're getting to be a pro at making dosing decisions.
Little stinker is up on the counter because he's feeling better and has a streak of mischief in him!
The difference between the two is variable. Some people say it's less at low numbers and more at higher numbers. Your best bet is to stick with the ReliOn and use the AT2 for curves when the vet wants them. Are you still using the vet who insists on the AT meter?
Yes there's a version with the label "Meter Calibrated for Feline Blood" in a red band across the top. Teasel's is that version.
I am still at the vet for cat clinic right now but have talked to a few other vets near me. The vets I spoke to are also big on using the AT2 meter for curves.
Most vets are. Oh well, you have an AT meter and can oblige them. The rest of the time you can use your ReliOn.
Totally agree. That's why I use Freestyle Lite strips in my AT2 meter. They're made by the same manufacturer as the AT strips and are absolutely identical in every respect except that the AT strips undergo special batch testing to ensure that they give a correct reading when used in the AT meter set at a certain cat code. The FS strips read quite close to the same number as the AT strips and are about half the price, maybe less.
Yes, this difference in AM and PM numbers can happen. Many people end up using "sliding scale" dosing where you give a different dose based on the BG. That's what Sue was referring to yesterday when she suggested 3.25 u for the pinks and 3 u for the yellows. You have to have enough data accumulated to decide on what to give because it's based on past experiences with a certain dose and what it did to BG. You also need a kitty who responds fairly consistently. I think Smoky is one of those kitties. If you decide you want to try this you can post here for advice as you've been doing. I don't do this with Teasel because he's too unpredictable.
You have to do what you're comfortable with. Having said that, you've already done some dose changing in response to Smoky's BG when you had to lower it because of a surprise BG number. He's responding well to ProZinc and I think the effective dose will get lower over time. Just keep filling in your SS and posting here for an opinion.
I think my budget can handle twice a year for bloodwork.You have to do what you're comfortable with. Having said that, you've already done some dose changing in response to Smoky's BG when you had to lower it because of a surprise BG number. He's responding well to ProZinc and I think the effective dose will get lower over time. Just keep filling in your SS and posting here for an opinion.
As for how often to get blood work done, I think it depends on how Smoky is doing. My vet has recommended every 6 months for Teasel. Maybe once after 3 months for Smoky because he had a hard time earlier on and then after 6 months if all goes well? Could your budget handle that?
Wow! Looking great, Lisa! You're right, similar AM and PM PSs are what we like to see.
If it's stored and handled properly most people find they can use the whole vial. How long that takes depends on your kitty's dose size of course. I get about 2 months out of a vial but never use it to the last drop. I read a hint on here somewhere a long time ago that you should reserve the last little bit in a vial in case you accidentally drop and break the new vial. This gives you a small emergency supply to have on hand until you can replace the broken vial. I thought that was a good idea so I've been doing that.
