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What is vetsulin made up of?
the side effects of vetsulin: Caution should be exercised when changing from one insulin product to another. Any change in insulin should be made cautiously and only under a veterinarian's supervision. Changes in insulin strength, manufacturer, type, species (animal, human) or method of manufacture (rDNA versus animal-source insulin) may result in the need for a change in dosage.
How long does it take for Vetsulin to work on my cat?
Vetsulin typically begins to work within 1 to 2 hours after injection, with its peak effect usually occurring around 4 to 6 hours post-administration. The duration of its action can last up to 12 hours, depending on the individual cat's response and specific metabolic factors. It's essential to monitor your cat's blood glucose levels to determine how well the insulin is working and adjust the treatment as needed. Always consult your veterinarian for personalized guidance.
What is best insulin for a diabetic cat?
A long-acting insulin such as detemir (Levemir) or glargine (Lantus) is best. Google Dr. Jacquie Rand, Queensland University, and see http://tillydiabetes.net/en_6_protocol2.htm for more info. The new ProZinc PZI insulin is okay too, but avoid Caninsulin, Vetsulin, Lente or Humulin N insulins. The reason is simple -- diabetics need insulin at all times, at as constant a level as possible in the blood. Even a few hours without insulin leads to high blood sugar, which in turn leads to damage to the pancreatic beta cells which prevents healing and remission. Lack of insulin also risks ketoacidosis, which is very life-threatening. Cats go through insulin about twice as fast as dogs or humans though, so a 12-hour insulin for dogs will often last only 6 hours in a cat. The ones I recommend above are shown to usually last 12 hours in felines. (Meaning they should be injected every 12 hours.) PZI lasts a little less than 12 hours but can be used effectively if shot 'as needed' also, which is not recommended for glargine or detemir. The others (NPH, Lente, Vetsulin/Caninsulin) are not long-enough lasting for most cats, though they work fine in dogs. See http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Insulins for lots more.
What can you do for a diabetic cat?
A whole lot! You can basically give that cat a totally normal life, including healthy food, and a full happy lifespan. If you do this right within the first couple of months you can usually even get the cat into remission (no further insulin needed.) But you need insulin first, not later.More information at the first two links listed below, Feline Diabetes Information and Feline Diabetes Wiki.The basics are:1. Low-carb diet, as measured by calories. (at most 10% calories from carbohydrate, the rest about 50/50 protein and fat, with as much muscle meat as feasible. See www.catinfo.org for more by a vet ) Don't feed dry food and avoid prescription vet food, there are no good ones yet. See the link below for calorie content of macronutrients in commercial cat foods.2. A long-acting insulin such as detemir (Levemir) or glargine (Lantus). Google Dr. Jacquie Rand, Queensland University, and see the link below for how to use Lantus or Levemir in cats for more info. The new ProZinc PZI insulin is okay too, but avoid Caninsulin, Vetsulin, Lente or Humulin N insulins.3. Test blood at home using an ordinary (human) glucometer, a few times daily at first. It gets way easier later if you do it right. See this video linked below for How to test your cat's blood glucose easily.That's it!
What medicines were made for animals?
Did you mean ARE animals used for medicines? If so then yes, they are. Although, in my opinion there should be a better way to test drugs instead of making animals unhappy, ill or even killing them. I'm surprised that the SPCA hasn't done anything about it. I think it's disgusting to see, for example, a dog that is so doped up with drugs that it cannot even walk without collapsing left and right. It was even worse to see a kitten vomiting after being the tester of an injected drug not tested. It makes me want to cry when I remember those images. Hopefully one day they'll realise that what they are doing is wrong, maybe even evil. The most frequently used animals are the mice They are the best laboratory animals because they are the most suitable for this job I didn`t really understand why but you can check it out on bigmountaindrugs.com
