Comments on: Alert:Diabetic Dogs & Cats: Insulin Recall http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/ask-dr-carol/alertdiabetic-dogs-cats-insulin-recall/ Natural Pet Health, Longevity, Pet Anti-Aging & Wellness By Veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne:PAAWS Dog Vitamin Creator Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:38:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Suzanne Winchester http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/ask-dr-carol/alertdiabetic-dogs-cats-insulin-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-3421 Suzanne Winchester Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:37:49 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/?p=2671#comment-3421 Greetings, I have bee using Vetsulin for almost 4 years with no problem. I have spoken to my vet about issues with Vetsulin and he has talked to manufacturer and feels for now it's still o.k. But I had a life threatening episode last week. I started a new bottle of Vetsulin and after 2 shots Purrkins wouldn't eat and was lethargic We stopped using that bottle of Vetsulin and they started a new one. He's fine now but it was close. I brought him home and got him eating again.It seems that that bottle might well have been the culprit. He's not had problems in almost 4 years so it really scared me. Thank you Greetings,

I have bee using Vetsulin for almost 4 years with no problem. I have spoken to my vet about issues with Vetsulin and he has talked to manufacturer and feels for now it’s still o.k. But I had a life threatening episode last week. I started a new bottle of Vetsulin and after 2 shots Purrkins wouldn’t eat and was lethargic

We stopped using that bottle of Vetsulin and they started a new one. He’s fine now but it was close. I brought him home and got him eating again.It seems that that bottle might well have been the culprit. He’s not had problems in almost 4 years so it really scared me.

Thank you

]]> By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/ask-dr-carol/alertdiabetic-dogs-cats-insulin-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-3368 Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:10:20 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/?p=2671#comment-3368 Dear Leanne Yes it is an insulin problem because the Vetsulin which has been recalled is not working. You need to ask your vet for a prescription for DNA insulin like NPH available at most pharmacies including Walmart for ~$28.00 a bottle. I would try to do this ASAP-today if possible. Should you need help with dosing or learning how to regulate and monitor your cats insulin levels, please call my office toll free at 1-866-372-2765. Best Wishes Dr Carol Dear Leanne

Yes it is an insulin problem because the Vetsulin which has been recalled is not working. You need to ask your vet for a prescription for DNA insulin like NPH available at most pharmacies including Walmart for ~$28.00 a bottle.

I would try to do this ASAP-today if possible. Should you need help with dosing or learning how to regulate and monitor your cats insulin levels, please call my office toll free at 1-866-372-2765.

Best Wishes
Dr Carol

]]> By: Leanne Carpenter http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/ask-dr-carol/alertdiabetic-dogs-cats-insulin-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-3366 Leanne Carpenter Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:39:46 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/?p=2671#comment-3366 Dear Dr. Carol, My mother has a older cat that has also been on vetsulin and in July had a terrible time. The cat's health has deteriorated since. Her vet has put him on methimazole for his thyroid and we are wondering if this is an insulin problem. She has spent tons of money at the vet since, and no results. Her cat's eating habits are poor. He also is not able to use the litter box like he had at one time. What would be your suggestions for her cat? She went today to the vet to find out that the insulin has been recalled. She is concerned that the health of her cat has already been jeopardized. Thank you for your time! Dear Dr. Carol,
My mother has a older cat that has also been on vetsulin and in July had a terrible time. The cat’s health has deteriorated since. Her vet has put him on methimazole for his thyroid and we are wondering if this is an insulin problem. She has spent tons of money at the vet since, and no results.

Her cat’s eating habits are poor. He also is not able to use the litter box like he had at one time. What would be your suggestions for her cat? She went today to the vet to find out that the insulin has been recalled. She is concerned that the health of her cat has already been jeopardized. Thank you for your time!

]]> By: Cindy Shrout http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/ask-dr-carol/alertdiabetic-dogs-cats-insulin-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-3310 Cindy Shrout Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:13:38 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/?p=2671#comment-3310 Our 15 yr old small dog (15 lbs) has just been switched from Vetsulin to Humulin N. Really having a hard time regulating her glucose. Giving her 6u BID. Still seeing 450-525 readings 12 hrs later. Not sure if this is consistent with what she was on before as we never used a gluco meter until now. We've switched her to diabetic dog food and there is no people or canned food given to her. Still seems to not 'hold' her glucose in check for more than a couple hours. Any advice? Our 15 yr old small dog (15 lbs) has just been switched from Vetsulin to Humulin N. Really having a hard time regulating her glucose. Giving her 6u BID. Still seeing 450-525 readings 12 hrs later.

Not sure if this is consistent with what she was on before as we never used a gluco meter until now.
We’ve switched her to diabetic dog food and there is no people or canned food given to her. Still seems to not ‘hold’ her glucose in check for more than a couple hours. Any advice?

]]> By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/ask-dr-carol/alertdiabetic-dogs-cats-insulin-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-3221 Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:54:25 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/?p=2671#comment-3221 Dear Tami The reason you can't regulate him is because the Vetsulin is no good. Your vet needs to refund you for the vials you have, and write you a prescription for Humulin or NPH insulin which you can buy at almosr any pharmacy, for a lesser cost. Be sure your needles, either 40 IU or 100 IU match the units of your new insulin, which will be either 40IU or 100 IU. You might also consider getting urine diastix so you can monitor and regulate him yourself at home. This is less expensive than blood glucose curves run at the vet and in order to prevent further damage internally to your dog and protect his kidneys, liver etc. regulating and getting his insulin levels stable as quickly as possible should be your goal Your vet should teach you how to do this. If you would like me to help you with this. please call my office toll free at 1-866-372-27765. Best Wishes Dr Carol Dear Tami
The reason you can’t regulate him is because the Vetsulin is no good. Your vet needs to refund you for the vials you have,
and write you a prescription for Humulin or NPH insulin which you can buy at almosr any pharmacy, for a lesser cost. Be sure your needles, either 40 IU or 100 IU match the units of your new insulin, which will be either 40IU or 100 IU.
You might also consider getting urine diastix so you can monitor and regulate him yourself at home. This is less expensive than blood glucose curves run at the vet and in order to prevent further damage internally to your dog and protect his kidneys, liver etc. regulating and getting his insulin levels stable as quickly as possible should be your goal
Your vet should teach you how to do this. If you would like me to help you with this. please call my office toll free at 1-866-372-27765.
Best Wishes
Dr Carol

]]> By: Tami Jacobi http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/ask-dr-carol/alertdiabetic-dogs-cats-insulin-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-3220 Tami Jacobi Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:23:20 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/?p=2671#comment-3220 Dr Carol Currently, my 5 year old dog is on Vetsulin 2X/day. We've had trouble the first few months getting her regulated. The vet thought the Vetsulin was deteriorating through the shipping process. I now have 4 vials and am not sure if I should use them. The vet has not come up with a suggested insulin replacement. Can you give me guidance as to where and what to look for as a replacement? Thank you, Tami Jacobi Dr Carol
Currently, my 5 year old dog is on Vetsulin 2X/day. We’ve had trouble the first few months getting her regulated. The vet thought the Vetsulin was deteriorating through the shipping process. I now have 4 vials and am not sure if I should use them. The vet has not come up with a suggested insulin replacement. Can you give me guidance as to where and what to look for as a replacement?
Thank you, Tami Jacobi

]]> By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/ask-dr-carol/alertdiabetic-dogs-cats-insulin-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-3117 Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:21:34 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/?p=2671#comment-3117 Hi Brian I appreciate your kind remarks. Happy Holidays Thank you Dr Carol Hi Brian
I appreciate your kind remarks.
Happy Holidays
Thank you
Dr Carol

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