Dang it! Left the insulin out last night

[Likameow]

Got home this morning from work (12 hour night shift) and when I went to give Ben his shot, I couldn't find his insulin. Low and behold it was in the plastic tote with all his testing supplies. So the bottle of Prozinc was out for about 12.5 hours in a house that was about 65 degrees. Should I call the vet to get a new bottle? :shock: I gave him his normal dose this morning. He is still not regulated to it would be hard to tell if the insulin has lost some of its efficacy.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

It should be fine. The only problem it that it may lose it effectiveness before the vial is used up.

 

[Likameow]

Thanks, Larry. I wasn't looking forward to buying a new bottle so soon.

 

[BJM]

The other reason we refrigerate is that the chemicals that prevent bacterial growth may become less effective after the expiration date. Monitor the container for signs of clumping or floaters.