4410 Swisher Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
765-742-2587
Dear Client,
Due to unforeseen
circumstances, the manufacturer of Vetsulin insulin is requesting that we begin
transitioning existing diabetic patients to other forms of insulin. This is in response to finding that the long
acting component of the product is not working as it should. Thus, your pet could experience delays in duration
or onset of action of the insulin product, thereby rendering their diabetic
state as unstable. Your pet may
experience signs of hyper or hypoglycemia, such as increase thirst, urination,
appetite, weight loss, lethargy, disorientation, or seizures.
We are recommending that the
next bottle of insulin purchased through a pharmacy. Unfortunately, new needles and syringes must
be purchased as well because Vetsulin requires U-40 and Humulin N requires
U-100. All units are not equal and must
be dosed on the appropriated syringes.
The pharmacy will have the appropriate syringes available when you
purchase the insulin.
We will calculate appropriate
doses of the Humulin N insulin for your pet and write a prescription. However, this does mean that we will have to
re-establish the appropriate dose of insulin with glucose curves. The first curve will be one week after
starting the new insulin.
We apologize for the
inconvenience, but this is in regards to a product alert from the manufacturer
Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us or them
directly at 1-800-521-5767.
Thank you,
Battle Ground Veterinary
Clinic P.C.