Comments on: Dog Owner Sues Drugmaker Over Faulty Insulin http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/ News, Comment and Conversation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:15:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Rose http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-650213 Rose Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:59:16 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-650213 My dog was never regulated on vetsulin. 4 months ago her belly was to distended and we lost her. I blame the makers of vetsulin My dog was never regulated on vetsulin. 4 months ago her belly was to distended and we lost her. I blame the makers of vetsulin

]]> By: Marie http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-649776 Marie Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:27:39 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-649776 Our dog was only 8 and was put on Vetsulin for his diabetes. He was later put on human insulin but it was too late and he passed away. I truly feel for all of us who lost pets. What is the status of this lawsuit now? Can those of us who lost animals still get in on it. I am in Toledo as well. Our dog was only 8 and was put on Vetsulin for his diabetes. He was later put on human insulin but it was too late and he passed away. I truly feel for all of us who lost pets.

What is the status of this lawsuit now? Can those of us who lost animals still get in on it. I am in Toledo as well.

]]> By: Teresa http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-455974 Teresa Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:19:21 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-455974 I would like to extend my sincere thoughts for your loss. I too have experienced the awful and heart-wrenching effects of the "out of specification" Vetsulin. My cat was diagnosed Diabetic early November and was put on Vetsulin. In less than 2 weeks (and the night before Thanksgiving) my cat began having seizures shortly after administering the Vetsulin. We rushed him to a local Emergency Veterinary Clinic as we were visiting family out of town. After another episode of the seizures the following morning (again shortly after administering the Vetsulin) where he spent the next 4 days in ICU. It was at this time that I learned of the Vetsulin "alert"... unfortunately, it was too late (and it is more appaling that a potentially harmful life-threatening situation such as this was not immediately and responsibily addressed to the public by the manaufacturere!). Upon returning back home, he was again rushed to an on-call vet due to more seizures, lethargy, and episodes of crying out that melted my heart. I was told that his kidneys were going into failure and that I seriously think about my options and this would most likely be an ongoing battle. It is over a month later and my cat continues to suffer as a result of corporate irresponsibility. He continues to be under the watch of the vet; his kidneys have been effected, his heart, depression, lack of energy, possible neurological deficites as a result of the "out of specification" product and resulting seizures, not to mention the toll it has taken on HIM... to compare how he was immediately before the Vetsulin to now (and all that he has been through as a result) just breaks my heart (but I am continuing to fight to save him so long as he has the strength to do so) and has taken a significant financial toll. Of note, about 2 weeks ago, his regular vet did call the manufacturer to report my cat's case and was told that their product was safe and that they were unaware of any problems as a result of this "alert"!! Ridiculous and out right disregard for the effect of THEIR "out of specification" product on these defenseless animals! I am his advocate in this mess and will not rest until the manufacturer accepts responsbility for their batched product and the senseless toll it has taken on these unsuspecting pets (and well as their owners) not withstanding the unfortunate loss of life! I would like to extend my sincere thoughts for your loss. I too have experienced the awful and heart-wrenching effects of the “out of specification” Vetsulin. My cat was diagnosed Diabetic early November and was put on Vetsulin. In less than 2 weeks (and the night before Thanksgiving) my cat began having seizures shortly after administering the Vetsulin. We rushed him to a local Emergency Veterinary Clinic as we were visiting family out of town. After another episode of the seizures the following morning (again shortly after administering the Vetsulin) where he spent the next 4 days in ICU. It was at this time that I learned of the Vetsulin “alert”… unfortunately, it was too late (and it is more appaling that a potentially harmful life-threatening situation such as this was not immediately and responsibily addressed to the public by the manaufacturere!). Upon returning back home, he was again rushed to an on-call vet due to more seizures, lethargy, and episodes of crying out that melted my heart. I was told that his kidneys were going into failure and that I seriously think about my options and this would most likely be an ongoing battle. It is over a month later and my cat continues to suffer as a result of corporate irresponsibility. He continues to be under the watch of the vet; his kidneys have been effected, his heart, depression, lack of energy, possible neurological deficites as a result of the “out of specification” product and resulting seizures, not to mention the toll it has taken on HIM… to compare how he was immediately before the Vetsulin to now (and all that he has been through as a result) just breaks my heart (but I am continuing to fight to save him so long as he has the strength to do so) and has taken a significant financial toll. Of note, about 2 weeks ago, his regular vet did call the manufacturer to report my cat’s case and was told that their product was safe and that they were unaware of any problems as a result of this “alert”!! Ridiculous and out right disregard for the effect of THEIR “out of specification” product on these defenseless animals! I am his advocate in this mess and will not rest until the manufacturer accepts responsbility for their batched product and the senseless toll it has taken on these unsuspecting pets (and well as their owners) not withstanding the unfortunate loss of life!

]]> By: notso http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-455756 notso Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:05:08 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-455756 Where is Cafe Pharma tonight? Any idea? Saturday January 2, 2009. Where is Cafe Pharma tonight? Any idea? Saturday January 2, 2009.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-455329 Lauren Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:18:22 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-455329 The vet “came to our home. We put him to sleep in his bed, with us petting him.” That's heartbreaking. The vet “came to our home. We put him to sleep in his bed, with us petting him.”

That’s heartbreaking.

]]> By: Robert http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-455327 Robert Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:15:43 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-455327 That's so sad. Drugmakers should realize that what they make is GOING INTO SOMEONE'S BODY. People who knowingly put out dangerous products should be arrested for abuse. That’s so sad. Drugmakers should realize that what they make is GOING INTO SOMEONE’S BODY. People who knowingly put out dangerous products should be arrested for abuse.

]]> By: Diane Friedman http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-454978 Diane Friedman Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:33:06 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-454978 Our beloved dog, Dock, had been well regulated on Vetsulin but took a rapid decline in the last 2 months of his life. See ths following link: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091226/NEWS16/912260378/0/OPINION02 For those interested in participating in the class action, contact attorney Rick Kerger at 419-255-5990 Our beloved dog, Dock, had been well regulated on Vetsulin but took a rapid decline in the last 2 months of his life. See ths following link:

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091226/NEWS16/912260378/0/OPINION02

For those interested in participating in the class action, contact attorney Rick Kerger at 419-255-5990

]]> By: Batman http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-454822 Batman Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:21:22 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-454822 The whole situation is terrible but sadly not the first time the company has had issues with quality in their manufacturing. Have a look. Others were on the human side. ie inhaler has little medicine within it The whole situation is terrible but sadly not the first time the company has had issues with quality in their manufacturing. Have a look. Others were on the human side. ie inhaler has little medicine within it

]]> By: KC http://www.pharmalot.com/2009/12/dog-owner-sues-drugmaker-over-faulty-insulin/#comment-454819 KC Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:15:51 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/?p=20651#comment-454819 This is a real issue for pet owners. My parents dog was recently diagnosed with diabetes and they were having a terrible time stabilizing him on Vetsulin, which easily cost them 2k in vet bills. He is now on human insulin due to the problems with Vetsulin. This is a real issue for pet owners. My parents dog was recently diagnosed with diabetes and they were having a terrible time stabilizing him on Vetsulin, which easily cost them 2k in vet bills. He is now on human insulin due to the problems with Vetsulin.

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