FDA WARNING ON VETSULIN FOR DOGS AND CATS
November 5th, 2009 by Dr. Donna Spector
The US FDA has issued a warning about Vetsulin, an insulin commonly used in the treatment of diabetes for dogs and cats. There have been varying amounts of insulin found in the product which could cause unpredictable and possibly dangerous fluctuations in blood sugar levels. If your pet uses Vetsulin, monitor them carefully for unusual signs of high or low blood sugar. Vetsulin supplies will be limited until the problem has been fully resolved and the FDA recommends possibly changing patients to other forms of insulin.
Contact your veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding your pet with diabetes. Read articles for more information on treatment options for feline or canine diabetes, Feline Diabetes: A New Look at an Old Disease, and Diabetes in Dogs.
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November 7th, 2009 at 10:28 am
What are the “other forms of insulin” referred to? What options are available for Vetsulin??
November 9th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hi Gary:
There are many types of insulin that can be used in pets with diabetes (e.g. NPH, glargine, etc). Each insulin type may be dosed and used differently so you need to ask your veterinarian what would be appropriate for your pet.
Good Luck.
Dr. Donna Spector