Insulin question

[desert82]

Ok so we give our cat u40 insulin. My neighbor ran out of syringes. They use U100 insulin and syringe. I've looked online and can only find a converter for using u40 insulin in a ,U100 syringe. I guess he gets 1/2 a unit a day. Is there a way to convert that or maybe it would be better to let them use a dose of our U40 insulin or something. Any ideas of the best way to tackle this? Thank you.

 

[Tobermory]

If your neighbor tries to mix and match, they could be putting their cat’s life at risk. I assume they use different insulin. Can they call an emergency vet service to see if they can get the proper syringes to get them through the weekend?

 

[fionasmom]

I agree that a mistake with insulin could be extremely serious. I don't know what your neighbor's situation is, but syringes are available on Amazon and could arrive by tomorrow. Would a pharmacist possible sell your neighbor one or two syringes?