November is National Pet Diabetes Month.
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases to affect dogs and cats. We treat our dogs with insulin (Vetsulin, Humulin, Lantus) and we treat our cats with either insulin (Vetsulin, PZI-Vet) or one of the oral antidiabeic medications such as glipizide.
Starting or changing insulin therapy should be done cautiously, and only under the supervision of a veterinarian. The most common adverse effect associated with insulin is hypoglycemia. This can occur suddenly. Your veterinarian can tell you the symptoms of hypoglycemia that you should be aware of, as well as what needs to be done in the event your pet becomes hypoglycemic. Hypoglycemia can be life-threatening.
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My cat is currently on Lantus 2 shots per day (4ml each.) Above you show Lantus for dogs but not for cats. Is Vetsulin the same as Lantus? If not what do you sell as a substitute and how much does it cost? Thanks.
marty
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Vetsulin is not same as lantus. Two different insulins. You can use vetsulin in cats but I would check with yourvet first. ..I have also used lantus in cats also
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