PAMELA ALLEN
Member Since 2015
Going tomorrow, it's like Max isn't even getting any insulin the last several days. What should I request in your opinions? He is on 1.5 units Vetsulin every 12 hrs.
Seeing vet to change insulin
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PAMELA ALLEN
Member Since 2015
And does the type insulin change the needle size? His needle now is tiny (and I like that!)
Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
Lantus is the most popular insulin around here because it has a published protocol that was written by a vet (and a researcher) that we follow, but other insulins that work well in cats are Levemir and ProZinc
The size of the needle is still super tiny, but the syringe size is different...Vetsulin is a U40 insulin, so you should have been using a U40 syringe.....Lantus is a U100 insulin, so you need syringes for U100 insulins to use it.
The syringes you'd use are 3/10ml, 30 or 31 gauge, 8mm U100 syringes
If you decide to go with Lantus or Levemir, they're both human insulins available at any pharmacy, but they're expensive! Most of us are buying our Lantus or Levemir from Canada now because it's about $150 instead of $450.
Information on ordering from Marks Marine (where most of us are buying from) can be found in the last post in the "Insulin from Canadian Pharmacies" thread
You'll be better off buying the Lantus pens instead of the vials. You'll be able to use every last drop in the pens, where with the vials you could end up throwing half away when it loses it's efficacy. Each pen holds 300 units instead of the vial which holds 1000 units
The size of the needle is still super tiny, but the syringe size is different...Vetsulin is a U40 insulin, so you should have been using a U40 syringe.....Lantus is a U100 insulin, so you need syringes for U100 insulins to use it.
The syringes you'd use are 3/10ml, 30 or 31 gauge, 8mm U100 syringes
If you decide to go with Lantus or Levemir, they're both human insulins available at any pharmacy, but they're expensive! Most of us are buying our Lantus or Levemir from Canada now because it's about $150 instead of $450.
Information on ordering from Marks Marine (where most of us are buying from) can be found in the last post in the "Insulin from Canadian Pharmacies" thread
You'll be better off buying the Lantus pens instead of the vials. You'll be able to use every last drop in the pens, where with the vials you could end up throwing half away when it loses it's efficacy. Each pen holds 300 units instead of the vial which holds 1000 units
BJM
Member Since 2010
You can use a U-100 syringe with Lantus or Levemir, and if you use a conversion chart, you can use one with a U-40 insulin such as ProZinc or BCP PZI, too.
In the US, ProZinc and BCP PZI are U-40 insulins which tend to last about 12 hours with somewhat smoother cycles than Vetsulin in cats.
If you want to switch to Lantus or Levemir, and you're in the US, ordering from Mark's Marine in Canada will cost about 1/3 of what it costs in the US. And get the pens as they are most cost effective for those 2 insulins.
p.s. Maybe add country to your signature?
In the US, ProZinc and BCP PZI are U-40 insulins which tend to last about 12 hours with somewhat smoother cycles than Vetsulin in cats.
If you want to switch to Lantus or Levemir, and you're in the US, ordering from Mark's Marine in Canada will cost about 1/3 of what it costs in the US. And get the pens as they are most cost effective for those 2 insulins.
p.s. Maybe add country to your signature?
Critter Mom
Member Since 2014
Tip: The U100 0.3ml syringes with half-unit markings make it easier to measure doses that are not whole units.
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Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
Absolutely correct Mogs!! Almost forgot the most important part!!
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