My dog is diabetic, can she also use human novalog?!
Question: My dog is diabetic, can she also use human novalog.?
My son is type 1 diabetic, so I'm a wiz at keeping his blood sugar under control. I also know for a fact my dog is diabetic because she is at an old age, and is drinking water like there's no tomorrow. What should a dogs normal blood sugar be, and can they have human insulin such as novalog.? Health Question & Answer
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I used to be a vet tech, and yes, animals use human insulin. The only types I've seen used are regular and U. Health Question & Answer
Well, I am not a veterinarian, nor am I a pharmacist, or a medical doctor, but I would have to say that dogs can NOT use human insulin. Why don't you take the doggy to the vet to see if there's something you can give him that is appropriate for his species. You know that you shouldn't share meds between people...I would say that the same rule applies when you're talking about the family pet.Health Question & Answer
my neighbor's elderly dog took human insulin. there is no dog equivalent. also, my sister's ancient cat was on insulin too.
you'll need to go to the vet to get a confirmed diagnosis and prescription and approrpiate dosages.Health Question & Answer
you'll need to go to the vet to get a confirmed diagnosis and prescription and approrpiate dosages.Health Question & Answer