Vetsulin Insulin U-40 for Dogs & Cats

Insulin support for managing canine diabetes

Product Description

Vetsulin is a porcine insulin zinc suspension designed to reduce high blood sugar in dogs with diabetes. It supports healthy glucose control and helps ease common diabetic signs when used as prescribed. This FDA-approved insulin starts working quickly and provides extended action to help maintain balanced daily blood sugar levels for dogs.

Benefits

·         Glucose control: Helps regulate elevated blood sugar in diabetic dogs to improve daily comfort and stability.

·         Fast-acting support: Begins working within hours to help manage glucose rises after meals in dogs with diabetes.

·         Long-lasting action: Provides sustained insulin activity to support daily diabetes management and consistent glucose levels.

·         Veterinarian trusted: FDA approved for dogs and widely used worldwide as a reliable insulin option for over 25 years.

·         Pet-friendly formulation: Made from purified porcine insulin, which closely matches natural canine insulin for effective support.

Variants

Vetsulin 10 mL Vial

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Purified porcine insulin 40 IU per mL

Inactive Ingredients

Zinc chloride, sodium acetate trihydrate, sodium chloride, methylparaben, water for injection

How to Use

Dosage and Administration Instructions

·         Shake well: Shake the vial thoroughly until the insulin becomes uniformly milky before every injection to ensure accurate dosing.

·         Use U 40 syringes: Administer Vetsulin only with U 40 insulin syringes because other syringe types deliver incorrect insulin amounts.

·         Draw correctly: Hold the vial upside down while keeping the needle tip in the liquid and withdraw the prescribed dosage slowly.

·         Check for bubbles: Inspect the syringe for air bubbles, gently tap to raise them, expel the air, and redraw the correct dose.

·         Inject subcutaneously: Give injections under the skin around three quarters to two inches from the midline, rotating sides daily.

·         Time with meals: Administer Vetsulin immediately before or right after meals for safe and effective glucose control in dogs.

·         Monitor regularly: Your veterinarian will adjust dosing based on glucose curves, clinical signs, urine tests, and overall diabetic response.

·         Starting dosage: The recommended starting dose for dogs is 0.5 IU per kilogram of body weight administered once daily.

Additional Information

Precautions

·         Avoid during hypoglycemia: Do not use Vetsulin during low blood sugar episodes because administering insulin can worsen clinical risk.

·         Allergy concerns: Dogs with known allergies to pork or pork-derived ingredients should not receive Vetsulin treatment.

·         Stabilize severe cases: Dogs with ketoacidosis, severe vomiting, anorexia, or lethargy must be stabilized before starting Vetsulin therapy.

·         Avoid certain drugs: Progestogens and glucocorticoids may interfere with insulin action and should be avoided unless directed by a vet.

·         Supervised changes: Any change in insulin type, strength, or manufacturer should be done cautiously under veterinary supervision only.

Possible Side Effects

·         Low blood sugar: Hypoglycemia may occur and can present as weakness, stumbling, confusion, or collapse in affected dogs.

·         Digestive issues: Some dogs may experience vomiting or diarrhea due to their diabetic condition or insulin adjustments.

·         Injection reactions: Mild swelling, tenderness, or small bumps can occur at injection sites in some dogs during treatment.

·         Neurologic signs: Severe hypoglycemia may lead to seizures, disorientation, or collapse and requires immediate veterinary care.

Storage Information

·         Refrigerate properly: Store Vetsulin upright at 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain stability and effectiveness.

·         Do not freeze: Insulin loses effectiveness if frozen and should be discarded if accidentally exposed to freezing temperatures.

·         Protect from light: Keep the vial in its carton or away from direct light to preserve insulin integrity throughout use.

·         Use within 42 days: After the first puncture, Vetsulin must be used within forty-two days to ensure consistent potency.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does Vetsulin help manage diabetes in dogs?

Ans: Vetsulin lowers high blood sugar by providing porcine derived insulin that closely matches natural canine insulin. It begins working within hours and supports sustained glucose control throughout the day, helping reduce common diabetic signs and supporting long term management.

Q2: How often should I give Vetsulin to my dog?

Ans: Most dogs start with one daily injection given with or immediately after a meal. If the insulin effect does not last long enough, veterinarians may recommend twice daily dosing with adjusted amounts to maintain safe and consistent blood sugar levels.

Q3: What is the correct syringe to use with Vetsulin?

Ans: Vetsulin must only be administered with U-40 insulin syringes. Using any other syringe type, including common U-100 syringes, delivers incorrect insulin volumes and can lead to dangerous dosing errors. Always follow your veterinarian’s syringe recommendations.

Q4: Where should I inject Vetsulin in my dog?

Ans: Injections should be given under the skin between three-quarters and two inches from the midline of the back. Rotate sites daily from behind the shoulder blades toward the mid lumbar region to maintain comfort and treatment effectiveness.

Q5: What are the most common side effects of Vetsulin?

Ans: The most common side effect is hypoglycemia, which can cause weakness, stumbling, lethargy, or collapse. Some dogs may experience mild injection site reactions. Severe low blood sugar requires immediate veterinary care to ensure safety and proper dose adjustment.