How do you treat a cat with insulin resistance?
Insulin options Most feline diabetics are treated with protamine zinc insulin (PZI), insulin glargine (Lantus—Sanofi-aventis), or a pork Lente product (Vetsulin—Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health).
What happens if a cat is insulin resistant?
When insulin resistance and glucose production cause elevation of serum blood glucose, the animal becomes diabetic. Prevalence of acromegaly in diabetic cats is unknown, but is suspected to be as high as 30% of difficult-to-regulate diabetic cats. It is typically seen in elderly male cats.
Can a cat become insulin resistant?
“Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a fairly common endocrine disease in domestic cats,” Cook said. “Although there are many reasons why cats become diabetic, most cats have underlying insulin resistance, much like people with type 2 diabetes.
Why is insulin not working for my cat?
Concurrent disease is the primary reason why some cats do not respond to “normal” doses of insulin. Infection and inflammation anywhere in the body leads to insulin resistance. Dental disease and undiagnosed urinary tract infections are common culprits.
How long does it take for insulin to take effect in cats?
Do not give insulin to a pet that is showing signs of low blood sugar levels (see side effects below). This medication should take effect within 1 to 2 hours; however, effects may not be noted outwardly and therefore laboratory tests will need to be done to evaluate this medication’s effectiveness.
When does a cat become insulin resistant to insulin?
More specifically, if your cat needs more than one insulin unit for each pound of body weight to keep blood sugar within the ideal range, or if your kitty’s blood sugar level stays above 300 gm/dl even after several insulin injections, he is insulin resistant.
What kind of insulin can a diabetic cat take?
Vetsulin just doesn’t last very long in most cats. There are some cats that are regulated with Vetsulin, but by the tail-end of the 12 hour dosage, the glucose is usually high. Other good choices for cats would be Levemir or Glargine. They cans be purchased in 3cc pens to save on costs.
How much insulin do you give a dog with insulin resistance?
No insulin dose clearly defines insulin resistance. For most diabetic dogs and cats, control of glycemia can usually be attained using 1.0 U or less of NPH, lente insulin or glargine (cats) per kilogram of body weight given twice daily.
Why does prednisone cause insulin resistance in cats?
Administration of drugs such as prednisone, cortisone or glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone can interfere with insulin absorption or reduce the effectiveness of insulin and lead to insulin resistance.
What is the best insulin for cats?
Protamine Zinc Insulin (PZI) is the best choice for cats. It is gentle, predictable insulin that drops the BG slowly and is Dr. Hodgkin’s preferred insulin when it comes to felines.
Is insulin good for cats?
There is no ‘best’ insulin for all cats, but some are preferable to others. Many veterinary internal medicine specialists recommend glargine (Lantus®, made by Sanofi Aventis ) as a first-line choice. Lantus® is a recombinant human insulin which is usually very effective in cats.
How do you treat cat with diabetes?
Treatment options include insulin, tablets, weight control and a switch to a cat diabetic diet (low calories and carbs, higher levels of protein). With treatment the disease can be managed effectively, enabling your cat to live an excellent quality of life.”.
What is the dosage of insulin for a cat?
Dosage. A U100 type insulin, make sure you have the proper syringe, otherwise your dosage will be off. The dosage in both cats and dogs is 0.2 units/kg, but you should consult with your veterinarian before administering any injections.
