Northerner
Admin (Retired)
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first insulin injection pen for diabetic cats and dogs, the agency announced March 19.
Merck Animal Health’s VetPen may now be used to administer Vetsulin insulin cartridges, also made by Merck. The refillable VetPen, which looks like a writing pen, automatically measures the prescribed insulin dose, the FDA said.
The FDA said the approval “provides consumers with an additional option for insulin delivery.” Merck said the VetPen is easier to dose and administer -- and is more accurate -- than traditional delivery systems, such as syringes and vials.
http://www.examiner.com/article/first-insulin-pen-for-pets-approved
They'll be getting pumps next!
Merck Animal Health’s VetPen may now be used to administer Vetsulin insulin cartridges, also made by Merck. The refillable VetPen, which looks like a writing pen, automatically measures the prescribed insulin dose, the FDA said.
The FDA said the approval “provides consumers with an additional option for insulin delivery.” Merck said the VetPen is easier to dose and administer -- and is more accurate -- than traditional delivery systems, such as syringes and vials.
http://www.examiner.com/article/first-insulin-pen-for-pets-approved
They'll be getting pumps next!
