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Insulin use by pets is increasing all of the time. Special formulations of veterinary insulin have been developed specifically dogs and cats and are available to treat sick pets. In previous years no such treatment was available and euthanasia was typically the only option. Many of the pet insulins are of a U 40 formulation and are recommended to be used with U 40 insulin syringes. Using them together ensures that no issues arise from improper conversions and that the syringe is calibrated to the insulin.
Insulin for pets comes in several forms and some are fast acting and others are slower acting and longer lasting. Your veterinarian will determine which insulin is the best choice for your pet, based on the breed and size of your animal. Fast acting insulins usually need to be injected twice or more times a day and the longer lasting ones can be injected a single time each day.
Insulin is a fragile substance and must be kept refrigerated. It comes as a suspension and must be mixed before using. Since it is fragile the correct way to gently mix it is to roll the bottle back and forth before filling your U40 insulin syringe. Common starting doses of insulin range from .25 to .5 units per pound of bodyweight one to two times a day. Careful testing will determine if the dosage is working to manage the diabetes and your veterinarian will adjust things from here. As with humans either a urine test or more commonly a blood test is used to monitor the effectiveness of the insulin injected. Glucose test strips and home monitors are available to used by the owners, saving a trip to the veterinarian for each test.
If your pet is ill, see your veterinarian and determine a best course of treatment to get your pet better. There are lots of options available and with a little a testing the proper one can be found.
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