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  • Imuquin

    Imuquin®; is an immune-support supplement for dogs and cats that contains a blend of vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids, and beta-glucans. It is given orally by sprinkling the powder on the pet's food.

  • Insulin

    Insulin is injected under the skin to treat diabetes, ketoacidosis, and high potassium levels. Side effects may include low or high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and skin allergic reactions to the injections. Do not use in pets who are having an episode of low blood sugar and do not use pork insulins in pets with a pork allergy.

  • Insulin: Detemir

    Detemir insulin is an injectable medication used in cats and dogs. It is used to lower blood sugar level and for long term maintenance therapy of diabetes mellitus. This medication is used “off label” or “extra-label”. Monitor closely for signs of low blood sugar.

  • Insulin: Glargine

    Insulin glargine is an injectable medication used in cats, dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, and horses with diabetes mellitus. It is used to lower blood sugar levels and for long-term maintenance therapy of diabetes mellitus. Monitor closely for signs of low blood sugar (weakness, lack of energy, lethargy, stumbling or difficulty walking, behavior changes, muscle twitching, seizures, and/or unresponsive).

  • Insulin: Lente

    Lente (porcine zinc) insulin (brand names Vetsulin®, Vetpen®) is an injectable medication approved for use in cats and dogs with diabetes mellitus. It is used to lower blood sugar levels and for long-term maintenance therapy of diabetes mellitus. This medication may be used "off label" or "extra label" in ferrets. Monitor closely for signs of low blood sugar (weakness, lack of energy, lethargy, stumbling or difficulty walking, behavior changes, muscle twitching, seizures, and/or unresponsiveness).

  • Insulin: NPH

    NPH (Neutral Protamine Hagedron) insulin is an injectable medication used in cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, and horses with diabetes mellitus. It is used to lower blood sugar levels and for long-term maintenance therapy of diabetes mellitus. Monitor closely for signs of low blood sugar (weakness, lack of energy, lethargy, stumbling or difficulty walking, behavior changes, muscle twitching, seizures, and/or unresponsiveness).

  • Insulin: Protamine Zinc

    Protamine zinc (PZI) insulin (brand name ProZinc®) is an injectable medication approved for use in cats and dogs with diabetes mellitus. It is used to lower blood sugar levels and for long-term maintenance therapy of diabetes mellitus. This medication may be used “off label” or “extra label” in other species. Monitor closely for signs of low blood sugar (weakness, lack of energy, lethargy, stumbling or difficulty walking, behavior changes, muscle twitching, seizures, and/or unresponsiveness).

  • Interferon Alfa

    Interferon alfa (brand names: Roferon®-A, Intron®-A) is used off label to treat viral diseases in cats and dogs, such as feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) or papillomatosis. This medication is experimental in animals and studies are limited regarding it effectiveness and other factors. It is given by mouth or injection.

  • Interferon Alfa, Human Recombinant

    Interferon alfa, human recombinant, is an immunomodulator used to treat virus-induced diseases in cats and dogs. It is used for both its anti-viral and immunomodulatory effects. Interferon alfa, human recombinant, comes in an injectable form that may also be given orally.

  • Interferon Omega, Feline Origin

    Interferon omega, feline origin, is an immunomodulator used to treat virus-induced diseases in cats and dogs. It is used for both its anti-viral and immunomodulatory effects. Interferon omega, feline origin, comes in an injectable form that may also be given orally.