CANINSULIN VetPen Veterinary Needles (Pack of 100)

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Advise pet owners notto reuse VetPen needles. After a single use, needles should be disposed of in approved sharps or biohazard containers. How to Use VetPen ® With care such as Caninsulin it is usually possible to treat dogs or cats very successfully for years. It is also interesting to note that a fair proportion of cats will only suffer from diabetes temporarily, and spontaneous recovery does sometimes happen. Recovered cats no longer require insulin injections as long as they are maintained on a suitable diet. Caninsulin is not licensed for use in cats, but there are currently no licensed treatments for diabetes in cats — however Caninsulin has been found by vets to work very well. 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. To fix, replace the needle on VetPen with a new one. Remember to use a new needle for each injection. The needle is designed for single use only. It is the first such device designed exclusively for use with Caninsulin® in diabetic dogs and cats. VetPen makes for easy handling, dosing and more rapid injection preparation. Measure doses simply by turning the dial to draw up the selected dose, then insert the needle through the pet's skin and inject the insulin with the push of a button (which reduces the chance of dosing errors).

Lust E, van Esch K, Slingerland LI, Kooistra HS, Horspool LJI. Survey of Veterinary Professional and Pet Owner VetPen User Experience. Presented at the 42nd WSAVA and FECAVA 23rd Eurocongress; Copenhagen, Denmark; 25-28 September 2017 Ensure the arrow on the VetPen points to the start line on the dose selector, then dial the number of units prescribed. Caninsulin ®is contraindicated during periods of hypoglycaemia. Keep out of reach of children. As with all insulin products, careful patient monitoring for hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels) and hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose levels) is essential to attain and maintain adequate blood glucose control and prevent associated complications. Overdosage can result in profound hypoglycaemia and death. The safety and effectiveness of Caninsulin ®in kittens, breeding, pregnant, and lactating cats has not been evaluated. 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.Hold the pen with the needle pointing up and tap the pen gently with your fingers to push any air bubbles to the top. MSD Animal Health UK Limited. Registered office Walton Manor, Walton, Milton Keynes MK7 7AJ, UK. Registered in England & Wales no. 946942. 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. Burgaud, S., Riant, S. & Piau, N. (2012). Comparative laboratory evolution of dose delivery using a veterinary insulin pen. WSAVA Poster

Burgaud, S., Riant, S. & Piau, N. (2012). Comparative laboratory evolution of dose delivery using a veterinary insulin pen. Proceedings of the WSAVA/FECAVA/BSAVA Congress, Birmingham UK 12-15 April 2012. Abstract 567 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.Doses of insulin are measured in units: 40 IU/mL insulin contains 40 International Units (IU) per milliliter (mL) (1 mL = 1 cc). VetPen is designed to work optimally with 29 gauge/mm needles, which are small, thin, triple-sharpened, and specially lubricated. This equates to a lower penetration force and little to no discomfort for the pet. These are the only needles that should be used with 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. 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. Client instruction booklet: easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions with photos that show clients how to load, use, and store the pen