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Translated from the original English article Post-Operative Instructions in Cats -
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This handout discusses the anatomy of the cat’s ear canal and how to safely clean your cat’s ears to prevent ear infections.
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This handout discusses the anatomy of the dog’s ear canal and how to safely clean your dog’s ears to prevent ear infections.
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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.
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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.
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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. This medication is used off label (extra label) in pets.
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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 (extra label) in ferrets.