The Center for Veterinary Medicine of the FDA announced earlier this month that Vetsulin (Veterinary Porcine-Zinc Insulin manufactured by Invervet/Schering-Plough) may have quality control problems leading to inconsistent amounts of insulin in the formulation. This has the potential to cause a delay in the action of the insulin, or a longer duration of action of the insulin which might lead to problems with diabetic regulation in patients receiving Vetsulin.
The current recommendations are simply to observe your pet more closely for signs of hypoglycemia/low blood sugar (lethargy, weakness, seizures) or hyperglycemia/high blood sugar (drinking more water, urinating more than normal, weight loss).
The complete FDA Notice can be accessed at: http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188752.htm
And of course, please don’t hesitate to give us a call anytime if you see any changes or problems with your diabetic pet receiving Vetsulin insulin. We are always available to discuss any concerns you may have, or to evaluate your pet if there are problems.
The Center for Veterinary Medicine of the FDA announced earlier this month that Vetsulin (Veterinary Porcine-Zinc Insulin manufactured by Invervet/Schering-Plough) may have quality control problems leading to inconsistent amounts of insulin in the formulation. This has the potential to cause a delay in the action of the insulin, or a longer duration of action of the insulin which might lead to problems with diabetic regulation in patients receiving Vetsulin.
The current recommendations are simply to observe your pet more closely for signs of hypoglycemia/low blood sugar (lethargy, weakness, seizures) or hyperglycemia/high blood sugar (drinking more water, urinating more than normal, weight loss).
The complete FDA Notice can be accessed at: http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188752.htm
And of course, please don’t hesitate to give us a call anytime if you see any changes or problems with your diabetic pet receiving Vetsulin insulin. We are always available to discuss any concerns you may have, or to evaluate your pet if there are problems.
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