Description: Vetsulin® Insulin Suspension is indicated for the reduction of hyperglycemia and hyperglycemia–associated clinical signs in dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus. *Vetsulin® Insulin requires refrigeration; all orders must be shipped overnight at an additional charge and are not eligible for free shipping. Orders only ship Monday–Thursday and will not be processed the day before a major holiday. *Vetsulin® Insulin requires refrigeration; all orders must be shipped overnight at an additional charge and are not eligible for free shipping. Orders only ship Monday–Thursday and will not be processed the day before a major holiday.
Product: Vetsulin® Insulin Suspension
For: Dogs and Cats
Generic Name: Porcine Zinc Insulin
Brand Names: Vetsulin®
Drug Class: Insulin, Intermediate–Acting
Manufacturer: Merck
Product Description & Form: Vetsulin® 40 Units⁄ml Insulin 10 ml: white and cloudy⁄milky suspension. (NDC 57926–0490–62)Vetsulin® 40 Units⁄ml Insulin 10 ml
Benefits:
First insulin approved by the FDA for treating both canine and feline diabetes mellitusUnlike human insulin, porcine insulin has the same amino acid sequence as canine insulin, making it less likely for dogs to develop anti–insulin antibodies (anti–insulin antibodies do not appear to be a problem in cats)To only be used with U–40 syringes for proper dosing, ask your veterinarian for recommendation