Vetsulin Insulin
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PetMedMart currently only offers to ship this product to Massachusetts, and Nevada.
Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) is the first and only FDA-approved insulin for treating diabetic dogs and cats. It controls levels of glucose in the blood to help alleviate diabetic symptoms. When the body does not produce enough insulin, or when the insulin produced is not effective, it results in diabetes mellitus. Vetsulin is an aqueous suspension of porcine (pork) insulin that controls hyperglycemia in pets with diabetes. This product requires a prescription from your veterinarian.It requires refrigeration. To ensure proper temperature, it requires overnight shipping at an additional cost.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WHAT IS VETSULIN INSULIN? |
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Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) is the first and only FDA-approved insulin for treating diabetic dogs and cats. This product controls levels of glucose in the blood to help alleviate diabetic symptoms. It is available as a 10 ml vial that is used with U-40 insulin syringes (sold separately). This product requires a prescription from your veterinarian. It requires refrigeration and must be kept at refrigerator temperatures at all times. To ensure proper temperature, it requires overnight shipping at an additional cost. |
FOR: |
Dogs and Cats |
HOW DOES VETSULIN INSULIN WORK?
BENEFITS: |
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•Controls your pet’s glucose levels and alleviates symptoms of diabetes
•Improvement can usually be seen within a few days •First and only FDA-approved pet insulin available in the U.S |
SIDE EFFECTS: |
Rarely, allergic reactions to insulin can occur. Seek emergency veterinary medical attention if an allergic reaction is experienced (difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, or hives). Other serious side effects can occur with or without warning. The most common insulin-related side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) with symptoms that include; lethargy, staggering gait, seizure or coma. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet has a medical problem or side effect from Vetsulin therapy. Other side effects may occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet. |
INSTRUCTIONS
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: |
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Vetsulin is administered subcutaneously (SQ) using a U-40 insulin syringe for the 10 ml vial. Use of an insulin syringe other than a U-40 syringe for the 10 ml vial will result in incorrect dosing. Just prior to use, shake the vial thoroughly until a homogeneous, uniformly milky suspension is obtained. For dogs and cats of all weights, Vetsulin should be administered according to your veterinarian’s instructions using a U-40 syringe or VetPen only. Vetsulin should be stored in an upright position in the refrigerator. Do not freeze, protect from light. |
DIRECTIONS: |
Use As Directed By Veterinarian |
DOSAGE
DOGS: |
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•All Weights: Vetsulin should be administered according to your veterinarian’s instructions using a U-40 syringe or VetPen only. Should be stored in an upright position in the refrigerator. Do not freeze, and protect from light. |
CATS: |
•All Weights: Vetsulin should be administered according to your veterinarian’s instructions using a U-40 syringe or VetPen only. Should be stored in an upright position in the refrigerator. Do not freeze, protect from light. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS: |
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1. What is the most important thing I should know about Vetsulin Insulin?
2. How does Vetsulin Insulin work? 3. How should Vetsulin Insulin be given? 4. What should I be cautious of with Vetsulin Insulin? 5. What ingredients are in Vetsulin Insulin? |
ANSWERS: |
1. Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the body produces insufficient insulin. The low insulin levels may result in high blood glucose that could produce the following changes in a dog or cat: increased thirst, urination and appetite, weight loss, high levels of glucose in the urine, ketones in the urine, cloudy eyes and vision loss (diabetic cataracts). Vetsulin is not a cure for diabetes mellitus, it can control or eliminate many of the complications associated with the disease (such as excessive thirst, urination, and weight loss) and prevent development of life threatening ketoacidosis. Response varies from animal to animal but can be dramatic. In most cases improvement can be seen within a few days. In cats, treatment may lead to diabetes remission (insulin injections no longer required). If Vetsulin is discontinued or not given as directed, the signs of diabetes will likely return and life-threatening complications such as ketoacidosis may develop.
2. Insulin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pancreas. When the body does not produce enough insulin, or when the insulin produced is not effective, it results in diabetes mellitus. Vetsulin is an aqueous suspension of porcine (pork) insulin that controls hyperglycemia in pets with diabetes. 3. Vetsulin is administered subcutaneously (SQ) using a U-40 insulin syringe for the 10 ml vial. Use of an insulin syringe other than a U-40 syringe for the 10 ml vial will result in incorrect dosing. Shake the vial until a homogeneous, uniformly milky suspension is obtained. For dogs and cats of all weights, it should be administered according to your veterinarian’s instructions using a U-40 syringe or VetPen only. This product should be stored in an upright position in the refrigerator. Do not freeze, protect from light. 4. Insulin requires refrigeration. Overnight shipping is required and additional shipping charges are applicable. Use contents of Vetsulin Insulin within 42 days of the first puncture. 5. The ingredients in Vetsulin Insulin 10 ml are Porcine Insulin Zinc Suspension (40U), Zinc Chloride (0.08 mg), Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (1.36 mg), Sodium Chloride (7.0 mg), Methylparaben (Preservative, 1.0 mg). |
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