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Printable insulin log for cats

A one-page sheet for cat owners who give insulin shots at home. It has a column for the date, the time, who gave the shot, whether your cat ate the meal, and a note. Your vet sets the insulin amount, the timing and any testing, so there is no amount column on purpose. Keep your vet's written instructions where you can see them, and use this sheet to record what actually happened.

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How to use this sheet

Print it and keep it where you give the shot, with a pen on a string or a magnet clip nearby. Each row is one shot. Fill in the date and the time when you give it, not later, and circle AM or PM. Write your initials under Given by, then circle All, Some or None for the meal that goes with the shot. Use the notes column for anything you saw, in plain words: your cat hid, ate slowly, or moved during the shot.

Why "who gave it" and "meal eaten" are on the sheet

When two or three people share the routine, the most common question is simply "did you already do it?" A row with a time and initials answers that in a second, and it means nobody has to give a second shot just to be safe. The meal column is there because your vet may ask how well your cat has been eating. A week of circled answers is easier to read out than a guess from memory.

What to write in the notes column

Stick to what you saw, and leave the explaining to your vet. "Ate half, then walked away" is useful. "Sugar must be off today" is a guess, and it can send you in the wrong direction. If something worries you, or you are unsure the whole shot went in, write it down and call your vet for guidance instead of deciding on your own.

Bring it to the vet

Take the last few weeks of sheets to every appointment, along with the insulin and supplies you use. Keep finished sheets together in a folder, or take a quick photo of each one so you always have a copy on your phone. Your vet can scan a page of dated entries in a few seconds, which beats trying to reconstruct the month from memory in the exam room. The vet visit checklist lists everything else worth bringing.

Common questions

Is there a place to write the insulin amount?

No, and that is deliberate. The amount comes from your vet and is printed on your prescription, so keep those instructions handy and follow them. If you want to record the amount anyway, copy it exactly as your vet wrote it in the notes column. Never work it out yourself.

What if I cannot tell whether a shot was given?

Check the sheet, then ask everyone in the household. If it is still unclear, do not give another shot to be safe. Call your vet and explain what happened. Our guide on what to do if a dose was doubled or missed covers it.

How many days does one sheet cover?

Each row is one shot, so the sheet holds fourteen entries. Print a new one when you run out. Fill in the top of the page once and copy it if you want to save time.

About this template

Print it as often as you like. Leave anything you do not need blank. Fill in the top fields by hand once, then copy the sheet for later weeks.

Read the matching guide: A diabetic cat insulin schedule log: what to keep and what to bring to the vet.

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General information, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet about your pet's care.