She is currently on Lantus 3u BID but still runs in the 300-400s
5 mg/lb for inflammation treatment and 1 mg/lb or a little higher for surprising the kitty immune system
Thanks, Peg and toby Aug 25, 2014 #1 Anitafrnhamer Joined: Jul 9, 2013 Steroids and diabetic cats are not a good mix
1,2 The term asthma suggests reversible bronchoconstriction and predominantly eosinophilic airway inflammation
Lantus has proved very effective for diabetic cats and is available at most regular drugstores
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This can be particularly beneficial for cats suffering from conditions like arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease
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All cats were treated with prednisolone; starting doses in the cats with newly diagnosed PH ranged between 0
Pets How to use lantus insulin for cats If your four-legged friend has diabetes, here's what you need to know about this Rx By Laura Wheatman Hill | Jul
You need to get the owners to bring the cat in after a couple of days to measure its blood glucose 3 hours after their insulin dose and breakfast
Glargine insulin is a human recombinant insulin that results in a continual release of small amounts of insulin
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She is currently on Lantus 3u BID but still runs in the 300-400s
it is harder to get a diabetic cat regulated when on steroids but you can eventually find an optimal dose
He said it was rare, which means it's possible
The vet also ordered PREDNISOLONE for the next 12 days to see if it helps the scabs on his back Behavioral differences, such as an increase in anxiety, paranoia, or depression in your cat
The cat (a 9-year-old, male neutered domestic shorthair, weighing 4
Blood glucose values over the past On day 27, the cat was on porcine lente insulin, 2
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
This regime is continued until hydration restored and appetite returns, which usually occurs in 1-3 days
Rx Glargine = Lantus: This acid pH insulin precipitates in the neutral pH of the body and is absorbed slowly
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Hence the ultra-long-acting human insulins, Glargine "Lantus" or Detemir "Levemir", work best for these cats
5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, & 50 mg tablets, oral syrup
I've seen some cats on a moderate dose with large spikes and other cats that didn't even see a change
rapid weight gain, swelling in your feet or ankles; shortness of breath; or
Abdominal swelling
Prednisolone is used to treat both asthma and bronchitis
Prednisone is an inactive form that is converted to prednisolone in the liver
Because glargine is very long-acting, there is the potential for prolonged hypoglycemia if overdosed
Common side effects of Prednisone in cats include increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, weight gain, panting, and changes in behavior
Dosage adjustments are made based on the cat's response to therapy and Short-term use of prednisone or prednisolone is unlikely to cause adverse effects
Steroids raise a cat's blood glucose levels
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Insulin glargine has a shelf-life of 4 weeks once opened and kept Generic insulins are currently available for cats, but Basaglar is the only one that is specifically marketed for cats
Aliya McCullough, DVM, Fetch's on-staff vet, says
For example, a 10-pound cat may be prescribed 5 to 10 mg of prednisone per My experience has been the best with Lantus® insulin
It can develop when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin, the hormone responsible for controlling the amount of blood sugar in the body
His numbers remained in the mid 300s for a little while and then slowly crept up in the 400s on 1 unit
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Steroids like prednisolone are extremely useful medications because they have a broad range of dosage and effects
Because of their potentially
Treatment of newly diagnosed diabetic cats with glargine insulin improves glycaemic control and results in
All cats were treated with prednisolone; starting doses in the cats with newly diagnosed PH ranged between 0
You need to get the owners to bring
5 mg prednisolone daily
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In cats, initially administer twice-daily doses 12 The typical prednisolone dose for cats is between 0
This regime is continued until hydration restored and appetite returns, which usually occurs in 1-3 days
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Rx Glargine = Lantus: This acid pH insulin precipitates in the neutral pH of the body and is absorbed slowly
such as prednisolone), hormone drugs, and diuretics, increase the risk of hyperglycemia
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Rx Prednisone is poorly hydroxylated to the active form prednisolone in the cat
Uses of this Medication
All but 1 cat (score 2) in the CRI‐group and 3 cats (all score 2) in the glargine‐group had a mentation score of 1 at presentation ( P = 0
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If your pet is on a once daily dosing, if possible, give it in the morning to dogs and horses, and give it in the evening to cats
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He's on glargine now but his asthma is quite bad lately and I've been reduced to using the inhalers, both albuterol and (eek! another steroid! Flovent
These two insulins have significantly different properties that make them long-acting, or extended release
Key points: • Corticosteroid Side effects are common with any medication, but some may be more severe with prednisolone due to its potent nature