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change in dogs scheduled insulin injection?
I have a 7yr old lab/shepherd mix who was diagnosed with diabetes a year ago. She is on 11units of insulin twice a day. We have been very diligent with her injections. Tonight (for the first time) I have to be away at the time she usually gets her second daily injection and I don't have anyone who can come and give it to her. My question is, Can I give her insulin a little early or can I skip it and give it to her in the morning? I know this sounds like I'm a terrible doggy mama, but I just don't know how to handle this situation, so no negative comments please. I need a positive and helpful answer. thanks.
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
No you don't sound like a terrible doggy mom. Sounds to me like you have been doing a great job! Keep it up! Inevitably there will be times that you cannot give the insulin at the exact right time. It's not a big deal as long as it doesn't happen every day. You can give the insulin a little bit early, up to 1-2 hours early, but if you do this make sure that the dog eats a meal at the same time. Giving insulin early can lead to low blood sugar, so feeding at the same time will help to minimize the risk. Alternately you can give the insulin 1-3 hours late, that wouldn't be a big deal either. If in doubt, skipping a single dose of insulin isn't that big of a deal either. You should be pretty safe doing either, and I really don't see a big difference going one way or the other. I am a vet, and if a client called in and presented me with this question, this is what I would tell them.
- 5 years ago
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If you think you have diabetes i think you should have a checkup and speak with your doctor just in case.
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- Julie D.Lv 78 years ago
You need to call your Vet and ask him/her this question. Don't take the advice of a bunch of online strangers that might steer you the wrong way, which could put your dog's health in danger. Just pick up the phone and make that call.