CANINSULIN VetPen Veterinary Needles (Pack of 100)
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CANINSULIN VetPen Veterinary Needles (Pack of 100)
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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. 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 ®
The Caninsulin VetPen Starter Kit helps make giving insulin injections to your pet easier and more convenient. 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. 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. 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.
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Yes. In a laboratory study, VetPen was shown to be consistently more accurate than syringes for low doses. Even when drawn up by trained lab technicians, study results showed that U-40 syringes delivered at least 20%-25% more insulin than needed for a 1-unit dose. 11Unlike syringes, VetPen provides a precise and accurate dose every time, without relying on the user to draw up an accurate dose. Hold the pen with the needle pointing up and tap the pen gently with your fingers to push any air bubbles to the top. It is important to confirm that the VetPen and the needle are working properly to ensure that the pet receives an accurate dose of insulin. To do so, measure a small dose and ensure that the insulin flows freely through the needle.
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. Slide the release button towards the internal plunger and hold it until the arrow points to the start line. Horspool, L.J. (2015). The scientific data behind the VetPen®. Proceedings of the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology, Mainz, Germany. pp. 11-14 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.Burgaud, S., Riant, S. & Piau, N. (2012). Comparative laboratory evolution of dose delivery using a veterinary insulin pen. WSAVA Poster 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.
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).
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. While the overall injection process is similar, VetPen allows you to select doses more accurately. With just the turn of a dial, you can select a customized dose of insulin down to 0.5 units. And, with a push of the release button, the VetPen’s internal mechanism works to deliver the precise dose each and every time. Dial one unit on the dose selector and remove the needle cap and the inner protective needle sheath. 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 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 cats an alternative to insulin syringes, which some cat owners found inconvenient and overwhelming.
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