ProZinc ® (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin)

Living with a diabetic cat

Changes for you, your family and your cat
Managing your cat's diabetes may affect your daily life and require some changes in your household, which may seem overwhelming or frustrating at first. If you feel this way, you are not alone! This can be a challenging time for many pet owners.

Try to look at these changes as steps you are taking to provide the special care your cat needs and deserves. Ultimately, you are helping your cat live a happy, normal life.

Making changes to help your cat may require the cooperation of your family members or others in your household. Get them involved, and share the responsibility of caring for your cat.

Your new routine
Maintaining a consistent routine is important for a cat with diabetes. Try to keep a regular schedule for your cat, especially when it comes to these activities (click each item to learn more):
Feeding
Exercise and play
PROZINC injections
Monitoring and veterinary visits

Knowledge is key
Educating yourself on feline diabetes is one of the best things you can do for your cat.
Click here for some online resources that can help you become an expert.

Important Safety Information
As a class, the use of any insulin when regulating a diabetic cat may be associated with side effects. The most common side effect reported in field studies was hypoglycemia. This is usually mild (lethargy, weak, trembling, uncoordinated, groggy, dazed), but may be serious and life-threatening (seizures, coma). If side effects occur, cat owners should contact their veterinarian immediately. Cats should be evaluated for pre-existing conditions and currently prescribed medications prior to treatment with PROZINC. Routine monitoring (blood parameters such as glucose and fructosamine and clinical signs) is essential to maintain a regulated cat. PROZINC insulin is contraindicated during episodes of hypoglycemia. Please refer to the package insert for complete product information.