IntroducIng - Managing diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats

Introducing
the new shape of pet
diabetes management
Caninsulin® VetPen®
Innovative insulin delivery that drives
convenience and compliance.
Caninsulin® VetPen®
Specifically designed to
EASE CONCERNS
about injecting insulin
Innovative convenience features help
optimize compliance by simplifying
insulin delivery.
Ergonomic
design
Easier for users to handle
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Accessories such as the
Dose Selector Adaptor and
Release Button Extension
enhance user control
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Precision
instrumentation
• Facilitates insulin dose
measurement
Improves dosing accuracy
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Reduces the chance of
air bubbles that may lead
to inaccurate dosing
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All-in-one
construction
Simplifies dose preparation
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Shortens time from preparation
to injection
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Convenient at home
or anywhere
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Unique styling that fits active lifestyles
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Sleek pen style is less intimidating than a syringe
Simpler, faster, easier for convenience-minded clients
Ideal for discreet administration whenever needed
“I love the fact that VetPen makes
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exact dosing easier…
less to worry about.”
—Client comment following hands-on experience
using Caninsulin VetPen
Easy administration
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Dosing accuracy
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Convenient for on the go
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A new innovation that can help
CHANGE THE CONVERSATION
Caninsulin VetPen is advanced technology
that makes it easier to talk to clients about
pet diabetes management.
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Simplifies client counseling
Sleek pen design is less threatening and may ease client anxiety
or resistance to starting the treatment of their diabetic pet
– Less impact on clients’ lifestyle
– Easier for clients when out and about
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Insulin delivery* can be explained easily
– Less preparation before administration
– Reduces opportunity for dosing errors
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Improves dosing accuracy
Dose selector dial allows precise dosing every time
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– Dosing accuracy is less reliant on clients’ vision or dexterity
Reusable insulin cartridge* provides multiple doses with minimal preparation
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– Reduces chance of contamination after first use
Enhances administration safety
Double needle caps and needle remover lower the risk of accidental
needle stick injury
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Sturdy, cartridge-within-holder design reduces likelihood of breakage
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* Caninsulin cartridges supplied separately.
What your colleagues
are saying about
Caninsulin VetPen:
“Finally,
I CAN OFFER
my clients some
GOOD NEWS
after telling them their
pet has diabetes.”
“It’s a plus
for my clients who don’t
like using syringes.”
“ This could REALLY BENEFIT
my clients, especially those who have poor
eyesight or have unsteady hands.”
Simplicity and convenience
that keep clients going
A complete package of convenience to
match even the busiest lifestyles.
Caninsulin VetPen Starter Kit INCLUDES:
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Quick Pen Components Guide
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Simple, illustrated diagram that shows Caninsulin VetPen
components and accessories
Client Instruction Booklet
Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions with photos that
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show clients how to load, use, and store the pen
Needles Remover
Device that allows for safe removal of needles from the pen
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28 Needles
A generous supply of VetPen needles to get clients started.
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These ultra-thin pen needles feature a silicone coating to
minimize discomfort at injection
Travel Pouch
Flexible pouch holds pen, needles, sharps remover, and insulin
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NOTE: Caninsulin cartridges are sold separately and are available in packs of 10.
Now available in two convenient
increment/total volume sizes:
• 0.5 IU/8 IU when even more
precision is needed
• 1 IU/16 IU when larger
volume is needed
New delivery innovation,
same trusted insulin
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Caninsulin is porcine insulin zinc
suspension specially formulated for
dogs and cats
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Caninsulin should be administered
once or twice daily, as required
– Dosing guidelines are the same for
Caninsulin VetPen cartridges and
the vials
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roven safe and effective for almost
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20 years in millions of diabetic pets
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Making pet diabetes management
A SMOOTHER RIDE
for clients, pets, and veterinarians
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Sleek pen design is user-friendly and
less intimidating
Simplifies insulin administration and improves
dosing accuracy
Reduces likelihood of breakage and insulin spills
Ideal for administration on-the-go, if required
Helps to make pet owner counseling easier
May help improve initial acceptance and
ongoing compliance
To test drive the first and only veterinary insulin pen,
contact your MSD Animal Health representative
or visit www.Caninsulin.com/VetPen.
Reference:
1. Data on file, MSD Animal Health.
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Fax:
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