Monitoring your cat
Regular veterinary visits
Your cat's PROZINC dosage may need adjustment from time to time. Talk with your veterinarian about how often to schedule follow-up visits. It is very important to keep the follow-up appointments because your veterinarian may check your cat's blood glucose level and improvements in clinical signs. Based on these results, your veterinarian will decide what dose is best
for your cat.
Keeping watch
You can help monitor your cat's condition at home. In fact, your own observations are an important part of managing your cat's condition. Click here for a list of common diabetes signs to watch for that may indicate your cat's blood glucose is too high.
It's also important to ensure your cat's blood glucose doesn't dip too low. Click here to learn about this dangerous condition, called hypoglycemia, and how to recognize the signs.
Advanced home monitoring
Your veterinarian may show you how to monitor your cat's glucose at home using a blood glucose monitor or urine reagent strips. There are a variety of reasons why some veterinarians and pet owners find home monitoring beneficial. Talk with your veterinarian about whether home glucose monitoring is right for you and your cat.
Click here to download a convenient form you can use to record your cat's food and water intake. If you monitor your cat's blood or urine glucose at home, you can also use the form to track the results.