what dose to give?

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skippersmom

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He is at 472 tonight. The vet said to go 1.5 to 2.5 units. What should I give? He had 1.5 12 hours ago. He did say an hour ago. A quarter can of turkey and giblets 8% carbs
 
ProZinc hits its lowest level about 5 1/2 hours after a shot. Go with the same dose (1.5), and check at + 5.5 to see how low he goes; that will help determine if he needs more or less.You want his lowest glucose to remain above 50 mg/dL. About 3 doses at the same level of ProZinc will give you a sense of whether or not that dose is good for him or if it needs tweaking

Also, it is very common for a large drop or a lower value that what has become habitual, to trigger compensatory hormones that release stored glucose (glycogen). This is called a bounce. The high number you are seeing now may be a bounce.
 
Rae Ann,

I think I'd post on PZI if you are looking for dose advice and give us a little while to reply if possible. BJ and I post on both forums but I post there first in the am. I posted on your thread there.
 
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