Comments on: NPH Insulin Replaces Recalled Vetsulin for Pet Diabetes

By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM

Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:39:14 +0000

Hi Steve,

I am glad you are helping all these diabetic dog and cat owners and have heard very nice comments from the pet owners who have contacted you.
If I can offer anything to help, please let me know.

Best Wishes
Dr Carol

By: Steve Hartman

Steve Hartman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:12:19 +0000

Dr. Carol-

I’m Rick Kerger’s law partner, and am working on the class action case along with him. I wanted to thank you for your support. There are many, many people who have contacted us for help. We’ll do everything we can.

I’m not just a lawyer, I’m also the owner of a wonderful 7 year old chocolate lab-Chessie mix, and I would feel so infuriated if something like this had happened to her!! We are glad to fight this fight.

Keep up the good work.
Steve Hartman

By: Thomas Cecchino

Thomas Cecchino — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:12:35 +0000

Michael
I am very sorry to hear about your dog. In our case, we caught it in time when she started drinking water profusely and urinating in the house which she never did. Just as I was questioning the vet and of course his answer was give her more Vetsulin, the recall came about. I am in the pharmaceutical industry for over 40 years and I got the FDA notice before the consumer and I immediately had the vet change to Humulin even though he protested and I had to give hium a copy of the recall notice! You are right to say that you have to start over again withg the dosage since you can’t just use the same amount due to the different syringe size and different product. I started at 3 units of Humulin N and now I am at 7.5 units and it seems to have worked for a miniature schnauser weighing 16lbs. The stories I read about cataracts, blindness and other debilitating diseases to people animals weighs heavily on my heart since profit by the big Pharma overshadows the right thing to do whether it be animal or human. I hope all works out and you have the same success that I have had with Humulin N. Best wishes

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:22:45 +0000

My dog was well regulated on vetsulin. My vet never told me it was going off the market. I found out through a supplier. All of a sudden my dog starting drinking tons of water and was extremely lethargic. The vetsulin quit working or was tainted and now she is partially blind and having seizures.

The vet’s initial answer to this was raise the vetsulin dosage even though I told him it was taken off the market. He even tried to sell me his last 2 bottles! Just started her on Humulin and the process all over again!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:04:42 +0000

I have been in contact with the lawyer and he is sending me the info to join the class action law suit.

Thank you for all your help and getting this info out to
pet owners; if we all do our part maybe we can prevent Vetsulin from killing or endangering anymore innocent animals.

Tammy

By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM

Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:10:23 +0000

Hi Tammy
To join the Vetsulin Class Action Law Suit call 419-255-5990
Dr Carol

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:10:54 +0000

Dear Dr Carol,

Thank you for your response. I will be joining the class action law suit to do my part to make sure this company does not hurt anymore harmless animals.

Thank you!

By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM

Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:21:28 +0000

Hi Tammy
I am very glad Shadow is doing well on his new DNA based insulin and your comments are well warranted.
There is a Vetsulin Class Action Law Suit. To Join call is 419-255-5990.
your DNA based insulin is state of the art, well regulated and economical at a cost of $24-$28.00 a bottle.
You might want to also be aware that the Vetsulin is also being currently marketed as Prozinc for a price of $140.00 a bottle.
Prozinc is the exact same pig-based insulin product as Vetsulin with a higher price tag.
If I can help with any other questions, our toll free office phone is 866-372-2765.
Best Wishes
Dr Carol

By: Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:11:38 +0000

Dear Dr Carol,

I have a 14 year old black lab “Shadow” that was diagnosed with diabetes 2 years ago. When Shadow was diagnosed I asked our vet specifically if Shadow could go on human insulin and he said that vetsulin was a safer solution as it was made specifically for pets.

My doctor told me at that time that most diabetic dogs become blind at some point but Shadow was older and probably would not go blind in his lifetime. Within 2 weeks from going on vetsulin he went blind very suddenly and rather strangely. My husband and I were watching TV and our dogs were in their usual spots around us, Shadow was lying on the floor and suddenly let out a load sequel. When we jumped up to see what was wrong his eyes looked like they rolled back in his head and instantly he was blind. Could this of been caused by the vetsulin?

Shadow remained on vetsulin until December this year when I called the vet to get a new prescription and they advised us they weren’t carrying vetsulin anymore and that we needed to come in for a new prescription. My husband picked up the prescription and the nurse told him vetsulin was recalled but never mentioned anything about the dangers of this drug.

Within less than a week taking the NPH I noticed a significant change in Shadow. He was gaining weight, he wasn’t as lethargic or as thirsty. I was finally seeing the return of my happy go lucky, love monster. I know Shadow is an older dog, but it is frustrating to think he may of gone blind from the medicine that was supposed to be helping him. Not to mention all the other issues he has been dealing with for the past two years.

Our pets deserve MUCH better than a greedy corporation making money off their pain. I have spent thousands of dollars on this drug thinking I was doing the right thing for my beloved Shadow, when in fact I could of been harming him.

I am very frustrated and angry, not only is NPH working better but it cost’s less and last’s longer. I feel like the welfare of Shadow was overlooked for the almighty dollar.

By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM

Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:30:30 +0000

Dear Lynn
If I can help you with insulin regulation or else wise please let me know
Best Wishes
Dr Carol