tight vs relaxed lantus

[Christy & Gilbert]

Can someone explain tight lantus regulation vs relaxed? I had another question, but can't remember it now...maybe it will come to me later :? I am obviously tired.

 

[Christy & Gilbert]

I remember my other question now :shock: I keep my Lantus in the fridge...is that ok? The instructions say it does not have to be refrigerated, but I just wanted to make sure it doesn't hurt anything.

 

[Wendy&Tiggy(GA)]

I will answer the second question first.. If you keep the lantus in the fridge (not the door) it will last up to six months.. But if you leave it out you might only get a month out of it.

Relaxed lantus http://binkyspage.tripod.com/SLGS.html
Tight regulation http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1581

 

[Christy & Gilbert]

Thank you Wendy! I read your links finally...very good info. 1 question that stems from the last thing I read about...do diabetic cats get enough taurine from wet food or do they need a supplement?

 

[Deb & Wink]

Most canned cat food have sufficient added taurine. Some are labeled not nutritionally complete. Like Evangers.

 

[KPassa]

Thank you Wendy! I read your links finally...very good info. 1 question that stems from the last thing I read about...do diabetic cats get enough taurine from wet food or do they need a supplement?

All commercial cat food is allegedly formulated to contain the proper nutrients a cat needs. If it is not, they're supposed to label it as "not a complete diet" or something along those lines. You would only need to add taurine (and other supplements) if you were making it from scratch.

 

[Christy & Gilbert]

Thank ya'll!