1. Blood Glucose Testing at Home
Cat - Ear Prick Method

2. Vein is easy to see

3. Popular Meters Bayer Elite XL LifeScan FastTake
Sample Size
3 uL
2.5 uL

4. Gather Supplies Elite XL Meter Elite Strips Lancet & Device
WARM washcloth in plastic bag
Vaseline (optional)
Tissue or cotton ball

5. 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

6. Insert Strip, Meter Turns On

7. Line up Lancet & Prick

8. Blood Drop Forms

9. Hold Meter to Drop

10. Look at Strip-must be FULL
Blood to + Circle

11. Record Reading & Notes BG Value Date & Time Insulin given
Food consumed
Symptoms or unusual behavior