The treatment of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus in the dog and cat only.

Insuvet Neutral has a rapid onset and short duration of activity when administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously, and is normally used to treat dogs or cats presented in a ketoacidotic state.

Insuvet Lente has a medium to extended duration of action and is administered subcutaneously. The onset of action is normally 1–3 hours post administration, with a maximum effect at 6–12 hours and a maximum duration 18–28 hours.

Insuvet Protamine Zinc has a medium to extended duration of action and is administered subcutaneously. The onset of action is normally 2–5 hours post administration, with a maximum effect at 12–24 hours and a maximum duration of 24–36 hours.

The veterinary surgeon should be aware that the onset, peak and duration of activity has been reported as being variable between dogs and, in cats, can be half that achieved in dogs.