November 6th 2009 10:49 am
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Well, I heard the prison carrier come out this morning and I immediately went into seclusion and hiding. My meowmy keeps calling me but I will NOT come out. She even told me that I was acting goofy because the prison carrier was NOT for me. I DON'T believe her... I did hear Baby G's yowls and know she was carried out and gone for a while BUT I do NOT trust my meowmy not to capture me and take me to the doc doc too... I think I will stay in hiding today.
I overheard my meowmy talking about my Vetsulin. Many of you know there was a problem in the Vetsulin. I have been on Vetsulin since my diabetes was found and have done furry well since the correct dosage was found. It is furry upsetting to my meowmy to know I have to change my insulin now. Meowmy is going to my doc doc's on Tuesday to be shown the new dosage. My doc doc has chosen Glargine U100 insulin (Lantus) for me. I am to start with 2 1/2 units in the AM and then 2 units in the PM. Meowmy just wants to be shown how to measure because my doc doc told her the syringes were different sized. That scares my meowmy and she doesn't want to mess up.
Here is the notice from the FDA regarding Vetsulin ~
FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine Alerts Veterinarians About Problems with Vetsulin® to Treat Diabetes in Dogs and Cats
November 2, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health are alerting veterinarians and pet owners that Vetsulin®, a porcine insulin zinc suspension used to treat diabetes in animals, may have varying amounts of crystalline zinc insulin in the formulation. Because this Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health product is out of specification it could cause a delay in insulin action and an overall longer duration of insulin activity. Products having significant problems with stability can affect the management of chronic diseases. Unstable insulin products can result in unpredictable fluctuations in the glucose levels of diabetic patients. Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is unable to assure FDA that each batch of their product is stable.
FDA and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health request that veterinarians closely monitor their patients receiving Vetsulin® for any changes in onset or duration of activity, or for any signs of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. The classic signs of hyperglycemia include increased thirst, increased urination, weight loss and lethargy. The classic signs of hypoglycemia would include disorientation, unsteadiness, weakness, lethargy, and seizures.
While Intervet/Schering-Plough is working with FDA on resolving this issue, supplies may be limited. Therefore, veterinarians should consider transitioning their diabetic patients to other insulin products. In addition, FDA encourages veterinarians to report any adverse events with the Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health product to the company through the Technical Services Department at 1-800-224-5318.
Eddy sent me a yummy shrimp. She said, "Thank you so much sweet Hooch fur the plaque. I love it and you ! Here's some yummy shrimp furiend. Love & Purr's, Eddy"
5:09 PM EST ~
Jarvis and his pawsome furmily sent me a fun acorn. They said, "Good luck on the new meds, we hope it is a smooth transition. We love the Dr. Hooch look! Purrs for a happy fall, Jarvis and Furmily"
Leave A Comment | 6 people already have Hooch, we don't blame you a bit for going into hiding at the sight or sound of that dreaded prison. It's better to be safe than sorry. I'm happy to hear that you have been doing well. It sure is disappointing that there is something bad about your insulin and that you have to change. I'm sure your meowmy will learn all about the new med and take super good care of you.
Your friends,
Jack, Bobby & Teddy Kittedy
P.S. -- You sure make an impressive surgeon! Well, better to change insulin BEFORE finding out the hard way about the problem. At least you had forewarning and your vet and mommy will protect you. I'm sure your mommy will master measuring insulin quickly. It is obnoxious how different syringes have different measurements, I know my mommy always checks and double checks when she has to give a shot.
I hide if my mommy even THINKS about the cat carrier. She isn't sure how I know....
Hoping your diabetes remains under control, thanks for the DDP gift! Hooch, I'm so sorry you're affected by the problems with Vetsulin and I'm purring that you have no problems switching to the different insulin ~ you've been through so much already.
I don't know a thing about insulin, but I know that Hazel Lucy does, and she uses Lantus, too. She once gave some good info in Olde Furts about saving money on Lantus. I'll give you a link to the 2nd page of the thread titled "Diabetes". Look for the 3rd and 4th posts on the page, from Freckles and Hazel Lucy.
Here's the link (I hope) to the 2nd page of that thread:
Well, that link didn't work -- it disappeared. I thought I've given links in diary comments before. I'll try again and give just the URL, too, in case the link disappears again.
I also said that Lola and I continue to purr for you, and
Congratulations on being a Diary Pick today.
The URL for that thread:
http://www.catster.com/forums/group/threa d/484476/2
Trying again for a link:
Diabetes Me again, Hooch, with one of those little red blushing faces. :) Guess I must have messed up the first time, since the link showed up the 2nd time. Aw, we hope you will find a better medicine!
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