Administering Insulin Injections for Cats Guide

Kristen demonstrates how to safely administer insulin injections to pets.

### How to Administer Insulin Injections to Your Cat
* 🐱 Hi, my name is Kristen, a technician at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital, and I'm here with my cat Cruz to guide you on **giving insulin injections** to your feline friend.
* 💉 You'll need a bottle of **insulin prescribed by your veterinarian** and the correct insulin syringe; use a **U-100 syringe for U-100 insulin** and a **U-40 syringe for U-40 insulin**.
* ❄ Always store your insulin in the fridge and remember to **gently roll the bottle between your hands** to mix it, rather than shaking it.
* 🧪 When drawing insulin into the syringe, **pull back past the desired dosage** to avoid air bubbles, then **push back to the correct amount** before removing it.
* 📍 For the injection site, choose an area near the shoulder blades and **rotate the injection spot like the numbers on a clock** to **prevent scar tissue**.
* 🍽 It's crucial to **administer the injection after your cat has had a full meal**; if they don't eat, **contact your veterinarian for guidance on the insulin dose**.
* 📞 If you have any questions or concerns during the process, don't hesitate to **reach out to your veterinary clinic for assistance**.

How to Give Insulin Injections to Diabetic Pets

Union Lake Veterinary Hospital

Introduction and necessary materials: insulin prescribed by a veterinarian and the correct syringe (U-100 or U-40).

Insulin storage and preparation: keep in the fridge, roll gently, do not shake.

Drawing insulin into the syringe: insert the syringe, draw back past the required units, and push back to remove air bubbles.

Preparing the injection: remove syringe and prepare for injection.

Injection site: area by the shoulder blades, rotating injection sites like a clock face to avoid scar tissue.

Injection frequency: once or twice a day.

Injection technique: tent the skin, create a pocket, insert the needle, and push the plunger.

Important considerations: ensure pet has eaten a full meal before injection; contact veterinarian if pet doesn't eat.

Concluding remarks: contact the veterinary hospital with any questions or concerns.