Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 12 years and 9 months old | 80 lbs
The pharmacy have me Novolin 70/30 instead of Novolin N for my 12 year old lab. He takes 22 units. Can I still use this insulin ?
1 Answer
Published on December 25th, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! No. I do not recommend using that insulin with out talking to your Vet. Novolin 70/30 is NOT the same as Novolin N and we do not know how TJ will react to Novolin 70/30. Novolin 70/30 contains a mixture that is 70% intermediate-acting insulin with 30% short-acting insulin, while Novolin N is all intermediate acting. I would suggest calling the pharmacy. I hope this helps!
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