What do to when you give a fur shot?

[sbnadell]

I am pretty sure I just gave Norton a fur shot. He is getting such a small amount of Lantus (1 unit), he really isn't wet, but when I pet him looking for wetness, I could really smell the insulin. Do I give him another shot? Or just wait until his next dose so I don't give him too much in case some really went in?

Thanks for the quick response (assuming anyone else is up this early on a Saturday...)

Shari and Norton

 

[javasfambam]

hi Shari!

I'm new around here, but from the reading I've done, I don't think we shoot again. Monitor as normal and shoot his regular dose at Nortons next shot.

Hopefully one of the experienced members will be around soon for you...........

Charlene

 

[Laura&Chichi (GA)]

Hello! Do NOT give more insulin. You cant know for sure how much got in, and you could over dose him.

 

[sbnadell]

Got it, thanks. He licked his fur before I could wipe him off; is there any danger in him ingesting Lantus? He seems fine.

Thanks!
Shari and Norton

 

[Jen&Eddie]

Hi Shari!

Insulin isn't absorbed through the digestive system, so licking a tiny amount off the fur shouldn't cause any harm. If you're feeling nervous about it, you can get a couple extra tests in to ensure his numbers aren't being affected. :smile:

 

[BJM]

The digestive system breaks it down - that is why human diabetics can't take their insulin orally.