Can I give my dog human insulin for their diabetes, is it safe?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 9 years and 9 months old | 67 lbs
can I give my dog human insulin for diabetes
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on March 23rd, 2018
No, I do not recommend it unless specifically prescribed by your vet. While it can be used, it's never advised to change your dog's insulin yourself as you could accidentally do great harm to Sasha. Speak to your vet about insulin options for her. I hope this helps!
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Published on March 21st, 2019
Hello. I would hold off giving Hailey any more insulin until you speak with your veterinarian tomorrow. Being hyperglycemic for a short time is better than being hypoglycemic, so give her a small snack now, & divide her evening meal into two feedings, 1/2 at her regular time & the remainder before bedtime. She may need to have a glucose curve done tomorrow. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on October 28th, 2017
Glucose in the urine is a good screening test for diabetes; however you can still get some spillage of glucose in the urine and still have controlled diabetes status. If you don’t see increased urination and drinking and don’t have high readings on your periodic glucose curves through your vet, then Ellie’s condition is being managed well at the 3 units BID. Most pets need around 0.5 unit/kg twice daily dosage to manage their Diabetes well. If your pet has not had a glucose curve yet, then I would inquire with your vet about getting one done to fully assess Ellie’s conditon. Here is a website link with more information on how this is done and why it is important. http://www.vetsulin.com/vet/Tools_GlucoseCurve.aspx Best wishes with Ellie and managing her diabetes conditon. Take care.
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Published on February 3rd, 2018
Thanks for the question. I'm sorry to hear Poppy has been diagnosed with diabetes, but I'm glad to hear she is being taken care of. At this point, I wouldn't make changes until you see your veterinarian. Some vets recommend a specific food for diabetic pets, depending on what brands are available in your area, and your vet may even recommend a prescription diet. It can take a little while to get the hang of insulin administration, but most pets tolerate it well. I wish you and Poppy the best and hope she is feeling better soon with treatment.
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