My dog is diabetic I have to inject her twice a day and this since three month. She begin to hide herself when I have to inject the insulin. I heard about insuline pills for human I would like to know why I cannot use it for my dog.
2006-08-23 00:23:19 · 9 answers · asked by DFB-Tech 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Insulin does not come in pills, for humans or any other animal. Insulin is destroyed if digested through the stomach which is why it is injected by type 1 diabetics. You are probably thinking of the many oral medications that type 2 diabetics take. Type 2 diabetics (the majority of American diabetics) are still making some insulin and the medication helps them use what they have and make more.
If your vet is telling you your dog needs insulin shots it is probably because it is a type 1 diabetic. Human type 1 diabetics can have insulin pumps implanted under their skin which might be possible in a dog. You could ask your vet if there are pumps available for animals, they are probably a bit pricey though.
Good luck with the sweet pup.
2006-08-23 02:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jane B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 00:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by Kandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in the first place, they are not "insulin" pills. Taken orally into the stomach, insulin would be immediately inactivated by the liver and therefore would have no effect. The pills given for type II diabetes mellitus are to help the insulin one has interact with the receptors, making the transfer of insulin and glucose into the cells more efficient.
Secondly, insulin can be specific to species.
Give her some kind of non-food treat after the injection. If she likes a good rubdown, make it that, if she likes to chase a ball, make it that.
2006-08-23 02:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a diabetic dog and NEVER had a problem giving shots.
Have your vet watch you give a shot and see if you could do something differently/better.
2006-08-26 13:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insulin pills do not exist.
2006-08-23 02:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While most medications will work in both K-9s and humans, there are differences that must be considered. The best solution would be to ask your vet for alternate medications.
2006-08-23 01:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by Morphious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs and humans are built differently. ask a vet about pills for dogs
2006-08-23 00:28:53 · answer #7 · answered by Moe Moe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doses would be different and human medication sometimes isnt compatible with animals... just like animal medication isnt compatible with humans
2006-08-23 00:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by emjayare69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are probably too high of a dosage and may not be suitable for animals.
2006-08-23 00:29:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋