There are in fact several reasons why theoretically sending insulin by post is not ideal. In practice, none of them seem to be significant and thousands of bottles are posted regularly and found to be perfectly effective. The insulin molecule can indeed be denatured by repeated shaking, which would render the product inactive. This is important to point out because some people might be tempted to shake the bottle vigorously every time they use it, which can be twice a day for a month. (In the days before the 28 day maximum use limit was introduced, some bottles were in use for several months.) In practice the amount of inadvertent shaking the insulin receives is not found to have a noticeable affect on the quality of the product. Each insulin bottle is moved around several times between manufacture and end use. It will at least be moved by van from manufacturer to wholesaler, then from wholesaler to retailer. At all times care is taken to do this with the nature of the product in mind. Fortunately insulin molecule is not as fragile as some people fear, and the system works very well. Delivers an accurate dose consistently over time, with less chance of error compared to the traditional needle and syringe method 1 If only a partial dose is delivered, wait until the next dose and give your cat or dog its usual dose. If you are in doubt, speak to your vet. Repeat the process until a steady stream of insulin is ejected from the tip of the needle. You may expect to eject as many as six to eight units of air before achieving this. In a study close to 97% of pet owners reported that VetPen was easy to use overall 2. And more than 97% reported being able to learn how to use VetPen 2.

Make sure your hand is not impeding the rotation of the dose selector. Holding VetPen® like a pen allows the dose selector to rotate freely after the release button has been pushed down fully. VetPen is designed to work optimally with 29 gauge/ 12 mm needles, which are small, thin, triple-sharpened and specially lubricated. This equates to a lower penetration force compared to a traditional needle which should reduce discomfort for the pet. These are the only needles that should be used with VetPen. Repeat steps 1-3 until a strong, steady stream or jet of insulin appears at the needle tip. Expect to expel at least 8 units of air.

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This may be a sign that the needle may have been removed before the injection was completed. If the VetPen needle is removed from the skin too early, the pet did not receive its full insulin dose. No – as with all sterile needles, they are designed for single use only. A new needle should be used for each injection. Immediately after use, the needle should be removed with the needle remover and safely disposed of.

To make sure the pet’s dose is injected precisely and accurately, owners need to hold down the release button until the arrow (▶) points to the start line (—) on the dose selector. Then, after waiting for at least 5 seconds, they can remove the needle from the skin. This allows for VetPen’s internal mechanism to optimally deliver the selected dose. The basic rules for successful treatment of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats revolve around correct, consistent feeding and a regular, consistent daily routine. Suitable diets are lower in carbohydrate and higher in fat and protein than many commercial diets. An animal on a once-daily injection of insulin should receive about one third of the daily food ration at the same time as the injection, then the main meal of the day should be given to coincide with the peak activity of that injection, which is usually about eight hours later. Animals on twice daily injections can be fed more evenly through the day which tends to suit cats much better. Dogs and cats show a very poor response to the tablets used for some types of diabetes in people (the oral hypoglycaemics) and so insulin injections every day are the only real option. Similar to insulin pens used in the management of human diabetes, VetPen provides a more convenient way to inject insulin than traditional vials and syringes.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before using VetPen?

To make sure the pet’s dose is injected precisely and accurately, you need to hold down the release button until the arrow (▶) points to the start line (—) on the dose selector. Then, wait at least 5 seconds before removing the needle from the skin. This allows for VetPen’s internal mechanism to optimally deliver the selected dose.

This may also be a sign that air bubbles may still be present. Priming process (removing air bubbles) should be reviewed. To clean VetPen, simply wipe with a damp cloth. Do not immerse it in water. Troubleshooting VetPen ® To make sure the pet receives its full dose, press the release button down fully and hold it until the arrow (▶) points to the start line (—) on the dose selector. Then wait at least 5 seconds before removing the needle from the skin to allow VetPen to deliver the full dose. Caninsulin is derived from porcine insulin, which is chemically identical to the insulin found in dogs. It has an intermediate period of activity, meaning that it can suit once- or twice-daily treatment regimens for diabetes mellitus. It is important that your vet performs the appropriate blood tests first and tailors a treatment protocol which suits your individual dog or cat. The Caninsulin VetPen Starter Kit helps make giving insulin injections to your pet easier and more convenient.VetPen is ergonomically designed for easy handling and dosing. Additional adaptors are provided to further assist pet owners with visual or manual dexterity issues. Caninsulin VetPen: Caninsulin delivery device, available in two sizes: 0.5-8IU (0.5-unit dose increments) and 1-16IU (one unit dose increments) Caninsulin ® 40 iu/ml Suspension for Injection contains an aqueous suspension of insulin containing 40 i.u. highly purified porcine insulin, which is structurally identical to canine insulin. POM-V

Doses of insulin are measured in units: 40 IU/mL insulin contains 40 International Units (IU) per milliliter (mL) (1 mL = 1 cc). While insulin pens have commonly been used in the management of human diabetes for some time, VetPen is the only device designed exclusively for use in cats and dogs. VetPen was developed to make it easier for pet owners to manage their pets' diabetes. This breakthrough device features innovative technology that makes giving insulin injections simpler, more accurate, and less time-consuming.

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No. Sterile needles are designed for single use only. A new needle should be used for each injection. A needle may become blunt or bent after use, which may cause the pet discomfort. The needle should be removed with the needle remover and safely disposed of immediately after use. Insulin injection pens have been used for decades in the management of diabetes in humans, VetPen® is the first insulin injection pen specially designed for use in dogs and cats with diabetes. MSD Animal Health developed VetPen to provide owners of diabetic dogs an alternative to insulin syringes, which some dog owners found inconvenient and overwhelming. While the overall injection process is similar, VetPen allows clients to select doses more accurately 3. With just the turn of a dial, owners can select the correct dose of insulin, then simply push the release button allowing the VetPen’s internal mechanism to deliver the precise dose each time. To make sure the pet receives its full dose, be sure to press the release button down fully and hold it until the arrow (▶) points to the start line (—) on the dose selector. Then, to allow the VetPen to deliver the full dose, wait at least 5 seconds before removing the needle from the skin.