CANINSULIN VetPen Veterinary Needles (Pack of 100)

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Lust E, van Esch K, Slingerland LI, Kooistra HS, Horspool LJI. Survey of Veterinary Professional and Pet Owner VetPen User Experience. Presented at the 42nd WSAVA and FECAVA 23rd Eurocongress; Copenhagen, Denmark; 25-28 September 2017 Insulin injection pens have been used for decades in the management of diabetes in humans,VetPen® is the first insulin injection pen specially designed for use in dogs and cats with diabetes. MSD Animal Health developed VetPen to provide owners of diabetic cats an alternative to insulin syringes, which some cat owners found inconvenient and overwhelming. There are in fact several reasons why theoretically sending insulin by post is not ideal. In practice, none of them seem to be significant and thousands of bottles are posted regularly and found to be perfectly effective. The insulin molecule can indeed be denatured by repeated shaking, which would render the product inactive. This is important to point out because some people might be tempted to shake the bottle vigorously every time they use it, which can be twice a day for a month. (In the days before the 28 day maximum use limit was introduced, some bottles were in use for several months.) In practice the amount of inadvertent shaking the insulin receives is not found to have a noticeable affect on the quality of the product. Each insulin bottle is moved around several times between manufacture and end use. It will at least be moved by van from manufacturer to wholesaler, then from wholesaler to retailer. At all times care is taken to do this with the nature of the product in mind. Fortunately insulin molecule is not as fragile as some people fear, and the system works very well.

If only a partial dose is delivered, wait until the next dose and give your cat or dog its usual dose. If you are in doubt, speak to your vet. Caninsulin is derived from porcine insulin, which is chemically identical to the insulin found in dogs. It has an intermediate period of activity, meaning that it can suit once- or twice-daily treatment regimens for diabetes mellitus. It is important that your vet performs the appropriate blood tests first and tailors a treatment protocol which suits your individual dog or cat. To clean VetPen, simply wipe with a damp cloth. Do not immerse it in water. Troubleshooting VetPen ® Similar to insulin pens used in the management of human diabetes, VetPen provides a more convenient way to inject insulin than traditional vials and syringes.Caninsulin ®is contraindicated during periods of hypoglycaemia. Keep out of reach of children. As with all insulin products, careful patient monitoring for hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels) and hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose levels) is essential to attain and maintain adequate blood glucose control and prevent associated complications. Overdosage can result in profound hypoglycaemia and death. The safety and effectiveness of Caninsulin ®in kittens, breeding, pregnant, and lactating cats has not been evaluated. VetPen is ergonomically designed to make handling easy and the dosing process simple. It reduces the time it takes to prepare and give insulin injections. VetPen® is supplied with adaptors for the dose selector dial and release button that make it easy to use for all. Ensure the arrow on the VetPen points to the start line on the dose selector, then dial the number of units prescribed. VetPen was developed to make it easier for pet owners to manage their pets' diabetes. This breakthrough device features innovative technology that makes giving insulin injections simpler, more accurate, and less time-consuming. Dial one unit on the dose selector and remove the needle cap and the inner protective needle sheath.

The starter kit includes a handy travel pouch that holds the VetPen, needles, needle remover, and insulin, as well as the dose selector adaptor and release button extension. This insulin pen to be used only with Caninsulin® for diabetes - NO prescription required. A VetPen instruction video is available to watch here, which may help owners to solve any issues they may be experiencing. Slide the release button towards the internal plunger and hold it until the arrow points to the start line. While insulin pens have commonly been used in the management of human diabetes for some time, VetPen is the only device designed exclusively for use in cats and dogs. VetPen is designed to work optimally with 29 gauge/ 12 mm needles, which are small, thin, triple-sharpened and specially lubricated. This equates to a lower penetration force compared to a traditional needle which should reduce discomfort for the pet. These are the only needles that should be used with VetPen.Delivers an accurate dose consistently over time, with less chance of error compared to the traditional needle and syringe method 1 No. Sterile needles are designed for single use only. A new needle should be used for each injection. A needle may become blunt or bent after use, which may cause the pet discomfort. The needle should be removed with the needle remover and safely disposed of immediately after use.