Insulin syringe change size

[Raycatparent]

Hello l ray. Lawrence is my sugar baby. He is 7 years old. The vet office only had this size syringe a Coviden Monoject U-40 1 mL insulin syringe
28 G x 1/2". (356mm x1.3 cm)
He had for over a year since he was found to be sugar baby be using a Coviden Monoject U- 40 1/2 mL 29 G x 1/2" ( 0.33mm x 1.3cm)
I trust my vet. I just want to know if this is a issue of shortages or manufacturers dont have enough
He told this will be fine for him to have to use. Anyone else experiencing this issue?

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

I dont have any answers for you but wanted to say you have one cute kitty cat

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

It seems the only difference is the gauge. One is 28 and the other 29 or am I missing something else? Can you post a picture of them side by side if you have an old one? If I’m right, then the gauge is a bit larger on the new ones that’s all.

I have not experienced this issue but I buy my syringes at Walmart or online because of the vet’s markup

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

It would be helpful if you could set up your signature? So we’d know stuff like what insulin you’re using. I’m assuming since it’s U-40, Prozync?

 

[Roberta and Chloe]

The gauge is the thickness of the needle part. The higher the number, the thinner it is. I think the highest is 31-gauge. I'm not sure, but if it's thicker, it might hurt more. But it might be easier to get blood beads and cats don't feel much in their ear tips.

 

[Raycatparent]

It would be helpful if you could set up your signature? So we’d know stuff like what insulin you’re using. I’m assuming since it’s U-40, Prozync?

No porcine insulin zinc suspension

 

[Raycatparent]

The gauge is the thickness of the needle part. The higher the number, the thinner it is. I think the highest is 31-gauge. I'm not sure, but if it's thicker, it might hurt more. But it might be easier to get blood beads and cats don't feel much in their ear tips.

I can't give ti his ears.

 

[Raycatparent]

It seems the only difference is the gauge. One is 28 and the other 29 or am I missing something else? Can you post a picture of them side by side if you have an old one? If I’m right, then the gauge is a bit larger on the new ones that’s all.

I have not experienced this issue but I buy my syringes at Walmart or online because of the vet’s markup

I try but l have to see how to that here

 

[Nan & Amber (GA)]

The new syringe is also much larger in size:

The vet office only had this size syringe a Coviden Monoject U-40 1 mL insulin syringe 28 G x 1/2". (356mm x1.3 cm)

He had for over a year since he was found to be sugar baby be using a Coviden Monoject U- 40 1/2 mL 29 G x 1/2" ( 0.33mm x 1.3cm)

The new 1mL size syringes will have a much larger barrel, and it will be harder to measure small doses accurately. Other than that, there shouldn't be a problem.

I don't know about any shortages, but I am not using U-40 syringes (or any, currently, for that matter), so I don't know. Have you checked online sources, like ADW or Chewy?

 

[Nan & Amber (GA)]

Can you let us know where you are (just very generally-- US, Canada, Europe, etc.)? I haven't heard of any shortages of U-40s, but it'd be good to know if something is starting to develop. We recently had localized shortages of particular insulins (Lantus in Canada, Prozinc in the UK), it wouldn't be a huge surprise if other supplies started to run short in particular areas.

That said, I think the first assumption should be that it's just your vet's office running out of something. I'd check around for alternate sources-- like Ale says, often you can save money that way, too!

 

[Roberta and Chloe]

I can't give ti his ears.

Sorry, I'm getting it mixed up with testing. I give the shot in the scruff of Chloe's neck.

 

[Roberta and Chloe]

Can you let us know where you are (just very generally-- US, Canada, Europe, etc.)? I haven't heard of any shortages of U-40s, but it'd be good to know if something is starting to develop. We recently had localized shortages of particular insulins (Lantus in Canada, Prozinc in the UK), it wouldn't be a huge surprise if other supplies started to run short in particular areas.

That said, I think the first assumption should be that it's just your vet's office running out of something. I'd check around for alternate sources-- like Ale says, often you can save money that way, too!

She's in Kenosha.

 

[Raycatparent]

Can you let us know where you are (just very generally-- US, Canada, Europe, etc.)? I haven't heard of any shortages of U-40s, but it'd be good to know if something is starting to develop. We recently had localized shortages of particular insulins (Lantus in Canada, Prozinc in the UK), it wouldn't be a huge surprise if other supplies started to run short in particular areas.

That said, I think the first assumption should be that it's just your vet's office running out of something. I'd check around for alternate sources-- like Ale says, often you can save money that way, too!

I am in usa

 

[Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)]

I am in usa

I would look for your old syringe online. ADW Diabetics is used by a lot of folks on their site.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

porcine insulin zinc suspension

OK...that sounds like Vetsulin which is a U40 insulin. U40 syringes usually have a red cap. U100 usually have an orange cap.

You might want to consider ordering your U40 syringes from this place. These also have half-unit marks which makes giving the smaller doses a lot easier. https://www.countrysidepet.com/coll...V2q1aqBHAs6mlZFs0qvEcfXJCML0BBtiROO52i2MJePGQ