Oops, it's the Confirm. I was going from memory, since Will already had the meter when I did my signature, lol. Ok, I'll see what Will says. The syringes are the ones we buy at the rescue, so I'm going to go take a look at them, see how dificult it would be to go up a half step, and see if we can get anything smaller. Thanks!
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BJM
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It could be a bit high for him, since he was switched to low carb food. And sometimes the cat needs to settle into a dose for a few shot cycles.
We like to adjust doses in 0.5 or 0.25 unit increments so we don't miss the optimal dose.
What did the vet say about using the ProZinc that was donated?
We like to adjust doses in 0.5 or 0.25 unit increments so we don't miss the optimal dose.
What did the vet say about using the ProZinc that was donated?
Will
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BJ - What with the drama and all, I'm going to ask the group's vet about it next week (and not my personal vet like I have been). Again, thank you for the donations!
Yeah, 0.5 was discussed, but she was in favor of the full unit jump at this point given his numbers. I think anything beyond this will be 0.5 increment though.
Yeah, 0.5 was discussed, but she was in favor of the full unit jump at this point given his numbers. I think anything beyond this will be 0.5 increment though.
BJM
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OK.
I suspect he may wind up nearer to 3 units on the NPH.
By the way - notes in the far right of the spreadsheet are a good way to keep track of appetite issues, behavior notes, and the like which may provide context for interpreting the test results, so its good you are making them
Ex. had a hairball and threw up part of breakfast; had to intervene for low numbers, etc.
I suspect he may wind up nearer to 3 units on the NPH.
By the way - notes in the far right of the spreadsheet are a good way to keep track of appetite issues, behavior notes, and the like which may provide context for interpreting the test results, so its good you are making them
Ex. had a hairball and threw up part of breakfast; had to intervene for low numbers, etc.
Brashworks
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Jessyca, if I ever adopt another cat that doesn't already have a name, I'm calling him Inigo. Or Montoya.
One of my favourite movies, ever!!
pevsfreedom
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Newbie question. How is the cat still alive after getting 15 units twice a day and having hypo's on "only" 5 units? That's crazy! Glad you did some research on your own instead of relying on the vet techs.
Like 5/29 he was at 75 and given 15 units. I'm just looking at this thread to learn and those are some high amounts of insulin!
One important question:
Is it crucial to test BEFORE the cat eats? I've been doing it within 5 minutes of her finishing since she gets so hyper at feeding time (always has). Would this make her pre-shot #'s a lot higher, or be insignificant?
Like 5/29 he was at 75 and given 15 units. I'm just looking at this thread to learn and those are some high amounts of insulin!
One important question:
Is it crucial to test BEFORE the cat eats? I've been doing it within 5 minutes of her finishing since she gets so hyper at feeding time (always has). Would this make her pre-shot #'s a lot higher, or be insignificant?
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Chris & China (GA)
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Generally we test/feed/shoot all within about 5-10 minutes but if she's a fast eater, you can probably get away with it. It takes about 15-20 minutes for the food to start breaking down enough to get into the bloodstream
Another thing you could try is giving her a little snack (like baked chicken or freeze dried chicken) to take the "edge" off her appetite and let you get that test in real quick. Pure protein isn't going to cause much trouble
Another thing you could try is giving her a little snack (like baked chicken or freeze dried chicken) to take the "edge" off her appetite and let you get that test in real quick. Pure protein isn't going to cause much trouble
pevsfreedom
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She wolfs down her meals within 30 seconds. It's incredible. She's got some kind of 'food fiend' problem, and has ever since we got her from the shelter. She'll eat anything and everything she can find, and love every second of it. Matter of fact I've been testing after eating because she's semi-schizo at meal time and wants her food and wants nothing else, as soon as she eats she's complacent for her testing.
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