Test, Feed, Shoot timing question?

[Djamila]

Sam has been getting his PM shot at 6:30. He is hungry early tonight and being quite vocal about wanting dinner. Is it okay to test and feed early and then shoot at the regular time?

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Maybe give him a tiny snack? It's better if your dose is given to match your test.

 

[Djamila]

Sigh. Fur shot. My first one. Didn't end up mattering anyway :-(

 

[Sue and Oliver (GA)]

Darn. We ALL have done that - even people who have been shooting for years. You'll get him back on track.

 

[Critter Mom]

Some you lose, Djamila.

 

[Djamila]

I wonder if he got at least some of it? His number this morning was really good.

 

[Critter Mom]

He may have. That's the reason why there is a rule not to give insulin again if you muck up the injection: there is no way of determining how much of the dose the cat may have received.