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Caninsulin is prescribed for pets that are diagnosed as diabetic, or suffering diabetes mellitus.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus (commonly called diabetes) is a disease caused by the body producing a deficiency of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas, which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. Using insulin, the body is able to use glucose for energy.  Insulin also helps balance blood glucose levels. 

When the body either produces no insulin, or not enough insulin, diabetes occurs. Humans and pets get diabetes! 

It is estimated that 1 in 500 dogs suffer from the signs of diabetes mellitus

Diabetes - better managed, better outcomes

Because of improvements in veterinary science, vets are better able to identify, understand and treat diabetes in pets, including diabetic dogs and diabetic cats. Feline and Canine diabetes can be managed successfully with the correct diagnosis and treatment, which includes insulin therapy using drugs like Caninsulin (called Vetsulin in the USA).

Diabetes can be managed to give your pet a good quality of life and, when diagnosed early and treated and monitored adequately, your pet has a good prognosis - the expected lifespan of a diabetic dog or cat should be the same as a non-diabetic dog or cat. With management and treatment, your pet can live a happy, healthy life.

What is Caninsulin?

Caninsulin is an insulin treatment used to treat feline diabetes and canine diabetes.  All insulin treatments mimic the natural increases and decreases of insulin levels in the body during the day. The dosages and types of insulin affects how fast and for how long they work. 

Caninsulin is an intermediate-acting insulin, containing porcine insulin.

What can I expect when my pet starts on Caninsulin?

• Initially - Because every pet, and their response to insulin, is unique, an initial stabilization period is required. In this initial period, your vet will monitor your pet’s response to the dosage of Caninsulin and may make adjustments. Your vet may discuss a daily routine for meals and insulin, as well as lifestyle changes to your pet’s diet and exercise.  Response varies