Can I give my diabetic dog insulin 10 hours apart due to work?

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I have a diabetic dog (Westie - age 9) who was diagnosed around 3 months ago. Due to work schedule I am finding it very difficult to manage and wonder if it would be possible to give him insulin around 7.30/8am and then at 6pm? I have been advised that it should be kept to every 12 hours give or take 1 hour, but would it be harmful for a 10/10 and a half hour gap? Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Male | neutered

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. While it's ideal to keep the meal and insulin dosing as close to 12 hours apart as possible, "real life" work schedules certainly factor in, and I have had several patients on a schedule like what you described. Andy would most likely do fine on a 8am / 6pm schedule, but double check with your vet, since they have more details on where Andy's been with his blood sugar numbers. Hope this helps!

Can I give my diabetic dog insulin 10 hours apart due to work?

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