? Having a dental

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  1. Leah

    Leah Member

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    So, the vet said no food after 10pm the night before the dental, and to bring his food, treats, insulin with, and that makes sense BUT - I don't really want them to give him his insulin, do I? Cause it will be hours and hours after the normal time. I drop him off at 8am and pick him up in the late afternoon, and we're on a 7am/pm schedule.
     
  2. Chris & China (GA)

    Chris & China (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Oops....I knew I forgot something!!! ;)
     
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  3. FurBabiesMama

    FurBabiesMama Well-Known Member

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    When Mia had dental work done, I was told to give her 1/2 her dose at the normal time. She was on ProZinc though, so that may not work with Vetsulin.

    I agree with you that you do not want them to give the shot at some random time that will throw off your schedule.
     
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  4. Larry and Kitties

    Larry and Kitties Well-Known Member

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    This
    https://view.officeapps.live.com/op...ocs/english/Anesthesia_Guide_VASG_12_4_04.doc
    includes
    DIABETES MELLITUS

    5-04



    1) RECOMMENDATIONS

    a) General Approach

    i) Patient should be given ½ of the usual morning insulin dose, at the normal time at home, prior to admission

    ii) Maximize speed of recovery and early return to oral food intake


    Unless Cameron had a prior DKA I would not have the vet administer any insulin.
     
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  5. Leah

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    Thanks so much, that makes a lot of sense!
     
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