Insulin and injections
Giving insulin becomes routine, but the first weeks bring a lot of practical questions. These guides cover the injection itself, the UK brands and syringe sizes, keeping insulin safe, and what to do when a dose is uncertain. Your vet sets the dose and the timing.
Guides on insulin and injections
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How to Give Your Pet an Insulin Injection
A calm, step-by-step guide to giving your diabetic pet an insulin injection, gently, safely, and without the dread.
5 min read
Insulin brands for dogs and cats in the UK, and matching the right syringe
The insulins UK vets prescribe for dogs and cats, how each is mixed, and why a U-40 insulin needs a U-40 syringe.
4 min read
Storing and travelling with pet insulin
How to store and handle your pet's insulin correctly, travel with it safely, and avoid the mistakes that weaken it.
4 min read
Missed or uncertain insulin dose in dogs and cats: what to do
Missed your pet's insulin, or unsure whether the full dose went in? What to do next, what not to do, and exactly what your vet will need to know.
3 min read
SGLT2 Inhibitors for Diabetic Cats: What Owners Need to Know
A practical, safety-first guide to SGLT2 inhibitors for diabetic cats, including which cats may be suitable, warning signs.
5 min read
Tools and next steps
- The Mello app
See whether the insulin has been recorded, and who recorded it.
- Diabetic pet starter kit
What to have ready in week one.
Related topics
Mello is a tracking tool, so your vet is always the one to ask.