A flexible and effective option for cats9,13,14
Flexible dosing option:
- Available in 2.5 ml vials, 10 ml vials and 2.7 ml cartridges for VetPen
- Reduce waste*
Favourable duration of activity (8-12 hours) for twice-daily treatment7
Cost-effective choice for cats15
Caninsulin effectively reduces insulin levels with significant resolution of clinical signs of diabetes in cats within three months7,14
86% of cats experienced resolution or improvement of polydipsia9
Flexible administration options
Available in a range of packs and administration options:
- For injection by syringe:
- 2.5 ml vial
- 10 ml vial
- For administration by VetPen:
- 2.7 ml cartridges
References:
1. Behrend E et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2018; 54:1–21. 2. Ackerman N et al. Companion Animal. 2018;23:143-151. 3. Davison LJ et al. J Vet Intern Med 2008;22:1317–1325. 4. Hallden G et al. Archives Biochem Biophys. 1986;247:20-27. 5. Graham PA et al. J Small Anim Pract. 1997;38:434-438. 6. Monroe WE et al. J Vet Intern Med. 2005;19:675-682. 7. Martin GJ, Rand JS. J Feline Med Surg. 2001;3:23–30. 8. Michiels L et al. J Feline Med Surg. 2008;10:439-451. 9. Martin GJ, Rand JS. Vet Rec. 2007;161:88-94. 10. Horn B, Mitten RW. Aust Vet J. 2000;78:831-834. 11. Davison LJ et al. Vet Rec. 2005;156:467-471. 12. Fleeman LM, Rand JS, Morton JM. Vet Rec. 2009;164:232-237. 13. Fracassi F et al. Vet Rec. 2018;183:262. 14. Martin GJ, Rand JS. Pharmacology of a 40 IU/ml porcine lente insulin preparation in diabetic cats: findings during the first week and after 5 or 9 weeks of therapy. J Feline Med Surg. 2001;3(1):23-30 15. Based on analysis of list prices of available insulin products in Ireland. 16. Brianceau P, Chester T, Smith A, Horspool L, Laxton D. Effi cacy and safety of porcine insulin zinc suspension (izs-p) for reducing hyperglycemia and associated clinical signs in cats with diabetes mellitus. In: Proceedings of the ACVIM forum; 4-7 June 2008; San Antonio, TX
Caninsulin® contains 40 IU/ml of Porcine insulin present as 35% amorphous Zinc insulin and 65% crystalline Zinc insulin, and is indicated in cases of diabetes mellitus (insulin deficiency) in dogs and cats, where the required blood glucose levels are achieved by using an individually adjusted dose of Caninsulin.
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