blood glucose testing at home cat - ear prick method
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Blood Glucose Testing at Home
Cat - Ear Prick Method
Vein is easy to see
Popular Meters
Bayer Elite XL
LifeScan FastTake
3 uL
2.5 uL
Sample Size
Gather Supplies• Elite XL Meter• Elite Strips• Lancet & Device• WARM washcloth
in plastic bag• Vaseline (optional)• Tissue or cotton
ball
Get Cat Comfortable
• Pick a place with strong lighting
• Relax, pet cat and talk softly to it, massage ear
• Apply WARM washcloth to ear
• Apply Vaseline
Insert Strip, Meter
Turns On
Line up Lancet & Prick
Blood Drop Forms
Hold Meter to Drop
Look at Strip-must be FULL
Blood to + Circle
Record Reading & Notes
• BG Value• Date & Time• Insulin given• Food consumed• Symptoms or
unusual behavior
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