Better to give insulin shot early or late?

[MissUla]

Hi...
I have to go away this evening and I have a question...Sparky should have his insulin shot at 7:30 pm, I will be leaving at 5:00, won't be home until after 10:00 pm. In your opinions should I administer the injection early or wait and give it when I get back home?

Thanks in advance for all your speedy answers
Pam

[Cebe]

Re: Better to give insulin shot early or late?

In that situation, I would probably FEED and give the shot early, and maybe pull back a little bit on the dose. I also will sometimes test my dog right before feeding and shot to see where here bg stands.

You could also wait until you get home, then work Sparky back up to the regular hour over the next couple of days.

[jesse girl]

Re: Better to give insulin shot early or late?

i agree with cebe shot early and reduce the dose

[Judi]

Re: Better to give insulin shot early or late?

me three, that is what I have done. I'd rather have her sugar run high than low so I cut the dose quite a bit