How often does Caninsulin need to be administered to dogs?
Initially, the dose should be given once daily concurrently with or right after a meal. The veterinarian should reevaluate the dog at appropriate intervals and adjust the dose in 10% increments based on clinical signs, urinalysis results, and glucose curve/spot check values until adequate glycemic control has been attained. Twice-daily therapy should be initiated if the duration of insulin action is determined to be inadequate. If twice-daily treatment is initiated, each of the two doses should be 25% less than the once-daily dose required to attain an acceptable nadir. The impact on blood glucose peaks may last from 14 to 24 hours, and approximately one in three diabetic dogs can achieve successful diabetes management with a single dose of Caninsulin per day. The treating veterinarian would need to determine the frequency of a patient’s dose.
