If your cat becomes unwell, is vomiting or is refusing to eat, DO NOT give insulin.

Do not be tempted to give a dose (full or part) in the meantime as this will lead to more instability.

If a dose is missed, wait until the next time the insulin is due and administer the normal amount.

A single missed dose is far preferable to the risk of a double dose.

If there is any uncertainty about whether the dose has been given or whether the full amount of insulin was correctly injected, DO NOT repeat the injection.In view of the fact that an overdose is significantly more dangerous than an underdose, there are some important principles where insulin management is concerned. What happens if my cat misses an injection? Insulin doses should not be changed too regularly (3-5 days is required for a new dose to show its full effect) and doses should never be altered without discussion with a vet. The low dose is used because overdosing of insulin is much more dangerous than underdosing, but the consequence is that it can take some weeks to reach the optimal dosage by incremental increase. Insulin is typically started at a low dose, which will often need to be gradually increased based on response. A crib sheet on insulin administration is also available within the fact sheet section of the Davies Veterinary Specialists website. The injections are usually administered under the skin of the back using either a syringe and very fine needle or a purpose-designed insulin pen. Because they break down insulin relatively quickly, almost all cats will require injections twice a day (morning and evening, roughly 12 hours apart, at the same times each day).

In cases of standard diabetes where the patient is otherwise relatively healthy, cats will generally be started on insulin injections immediately once the diagnosis is made. How is insulin administered to cats with diabetes mellitus? Patient Care Assistants and Technicians.

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