Oral medication is rarely effective for diabetic animals. It is also important that the insulin injections are given at the same time each day. The injection is given just under the skin and is not painful to your pet. Your veterinarian will show you how to administer the injection. The type of insulin and the daily dose are tailored to meet the needs of each animal.
Some animals require one daily, some twice daily treatments.
Some may require one type of insulin, medications may also be prescribed, depending on concurrent complications. The recommended dose of insulin determined while your pet was in the veterinary clinic may need adjustment once your pet is home. This is because the food and exercise your pet receives at home may be different. To adjust the dose, your veterinarian will continue to test and regulate your pet two ways. Your veterinarian will occasionally request you bring your dog or cat into the clinic for the day to test for blood and urine glucose levels.