Using syrups if cat goes hypo
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manxcat419
Member Since 2015
It probably could as it has corn syrup in it, but there's a lot of other stuff in it that really isn't necessary too. I'm not sure how the other ingredients might affect the fast absorption of the syrup in it (or what proportion of it is the fast acting carb that hypo numbers need) so I don't know that it would be as effective as using syrup or honey. I used honey instead of Karo for Rosa when I needed it - or you can use a strong sugar and water solution. The other option is to use the gravy from an "in-gravy" type cat food as the gravy in those types of food is high carb.
Larry and Kitties
Member Since 2009
Should be OK since first ingredient is corn syrup
Ingredients
Corn syrup, soybean oil (source of LA and ALA), malt syrup, cod liver oil (source of EPA and DHA), cane molasses, methylcellulose, water, gelatin by-products, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E supplement), sodium benzoate (preservative), manganese sulfate, ferric ammonium citrate, thiamine hydrochloride, niacin, calcium pantothenate (source of calcium and pantothenic acid), magnesium sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin A palmitate & D supplement, potassium iodide (source of iodine and potassium), riboflavin 5’-phosphate sodium (source of vit. B2 and phosphorus), folic acid and cyanocobalamin (vit. B12).
http://www.drugs.com/vet/nutri-cal-for-cats.html
Ingredients
Corn syrup, soybean oil (source of LA and ALA), malt syrup, cod liver oil (source of EPA and DHA), cane molasses, methylcellulose, water, gelatin by-products, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E supplement), sodium benzoate (preservative), manganese sulfate, ferric ammonium citrate, thiamine hydrochloride, niacin, calcium pantothenate (source of calcium and pantothenic acid), magnesium sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin A palmitate & D supplement, potassium iodide (source of iodine and potassium), riboflavin 5’-phosphate sodium (source of vit. B2 and phosphorus), folic acid and cyanocobalamin (vit. B12).
http://www.drugs.com/vet/nutri-cal-for-cats.html
Elizabeth and Bertie
Member Since 2010
Hi Cat Ma,
IMHO, the best defence against hypo is hometesting (testing your cat's blood glucose at home).
If you are testing, and getting an idea for how the insulin is working in your cat's body, then the chances of hypo are greatly reduced.
And quite often, if you see that the blood glucose is likely to drop low, it's possible to 'steer' it with food so that the hypo doesn't happen. Sometimes low carb food is sufficient. Sometimes a higher carb food might be needed.
If a cat's blood glucose does drop too low then syrup/karo is the quickest way to raise blood glucose. But it's effect isn't that long lasting. It's an action that may need to be repeated. Or it may be necessary to get food on board also. It depends on the individual situation.
Here is the link to the page on dealing with hypos, which is worth printing out and keeping so that you can have it with your 'hypo kit' (for example; syrup/karo, higher carb 'in gravy' food, and maybe the number of emergency vet services in the event that you might need them. If you do ever find yourself having to deal with a hypo it is much easier if everything is to hand.)
How to treat HYPOS - THEY CAN KILL! Print this Out!!
If you need help, do post here for further advice; or call your vet.
Eliz
IMHO, the best defence against hypo is hometesting (testing your cat's blood glucose at home).
If you are testing, and getting an idea for how the insulin is working in your cat's body, then the chances of hypo are greatly reduced.
And quite often, if you see that the blood glucose is likely to drop low, it's possible to 'steer' it with food so that the hypo doesn't happen. Sometimes low carb food is sufficient. Sometimes a higher carb food might be needed.
If a cat's blood glucose does drop too low then syrup/karo is the quickest way to raise blood glucose. But it's effect isn't that long lasting. It's an action that may need to be repeated. Or it may be necessary to get food on board also. It depends on the individual situation.
Here is the link to the page on dealing with hypos, which is worth printing out and keeping so that you can have it with your 'hypo kit' (for example; syrup/karo, higher carb 'in gravy' food, and maybe the number of emergency vet services in the event that you might need them. If you do ever find yourself having to deal with a hypo it is much easier if everything is to hand.)
How to treat HYPOS - THEY CAN KILL! Print this Out!!
If you need help, do post here for further advice; or call your vet.
Eliz
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