UltiCare UltiGuard Safe Pack Insulin Syringes U-40 29 Gauge x 0.5-in
Prescription Item
Insulin Syringes/Needles U-40 29 Gauge x 0.5-in are used for the injection of U-40 (40 units per ml) insulin in pets with diabetes. However, it’s important to note that more than one concentration of insulin exists, so be sure that the syringe used matches the type of insulin prescribed for your pet. These insulin syringes also come with a sharps container for proper disposal.
UsesSyringes are primarily used to administer insulin to dogs and cats.
Precautions
Used sharps should be immediately placed in a sharps disposal container. FDA-cleared sharps containers are generally available through pharmacies, medical supply companies, health care providers and online. These containers are made of puncture-resistant plastic with leak-resistant sides and bottom. They also have a tight fitting, puncture-resistant lid. If an FDA-cleared container is not available a heavy-duty plastic household container, such as a laundry detergent container can be used as an alternative.
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Item Number146735
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Generic NameInsulin Syringes
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For Use WithDogs & Cats
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Common Brand Name(s)UltiCare
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BrandUltiMed
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Product FormInjectable
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Health ConditionDiabetes
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Drug TypeDevices & Supplies
Use according to your veterinarian's instructions.
Storage InstructionsSyringes should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
What are U-40 syringes?
These syringes are prescribed by your veterinarian in order to deliver insulin to your pet. Insulin syringes list volume as units. U-40 syringes are used to administer ProZinc insulin for cats. Make sure you are using the correct syringe for the insulin your pet needs. Incorrect syringe sizes will result in incorrect insulin dosing. Only your veterinarian can write a prescription for U-40 syringes.
What are the benefits of U-40 syringes?
- Sterile.
- Latex-free.
- Available with or without sharps container allowing for easy disposal.
- Can use for insulin injections at home under the supervision of a veterinarian.
How does this product work?
The U-40 Syringe is a high quality, sterile, insulin syringe that is used to administer insulin to diabetic pets, primarily cats. It is primarily used to administer ProZinc insulin. Make sure your veterinarian teaches you how to give insulin injections properly prior to use. Different syringes are necessary for different types of insulin so make sure you are ordering the correct insulin syringe for your pet. U-40 syringes are available with a prescription from your veterinarian. Make sure you dispose of insulin syringes properly in a sharps container. Do not throw away in the regular trash.
Customer Reviews
92% Recommend
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Excellent box of rigs
By Scruffy on Jan 9, 2020
The syringes seem the same as every other U40 syringe I've used before, but what really makes this product stand out is the handy dispenser/sharps container that these come in. I don't have to find an empty bottle for the used ones anymore, and the design makes it so getting them back out would require dismantling of the box itself. Much recommend. So wow.
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Great product
By iamsaraheck on Dec 9, 2019
Not sure why other reviewers have such trouble with these. We've been using these for the last 4 years for my cat. They work great. They are a small gauge, so yes they will bend easily, but if you're bending them, you're using too much force or injecting incorrectly. If you 'tent' the skin properly, the needle goes in very smoothly. My cat doesn't even flinch during injections because of the small gauge. If you use them over and over again, they will dull and won't go into the skin easily. If you are bending these, I'm sure it has to be user error!
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Why is a Script needed?
By Bailey on Nov 21, 2019
Why do I have to jump through hoops just to get syringes for my dog? People who have issues walk in a local drug store and get free needles, no questions asked. Sounds a little upside down to me
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Easy to read, great design
By Jessica on Oct 2, 2019
These syringes are easy to read, as they only go up to 12 units instead of 40. Works great for my cat who only needs 1 unit of insulin per dose. The packaging is great and I love that it is a sharps disposal box as well. We did have an issue with Chewy getting the prescription approval from the vet, but that does not take away from the rating of the product.
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Great syringes
By LindaT on Oct 11, 2019
I have been purchasing these syringes from Chewy for a while now since our local stores stopped carrying 1/2 inch syringes. Since my cat is long hair, this needle makes it much easier to make sure he's getting his insulin and it's not just going in his fur. I love that it has its own hazards container.
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Just what I needed
By sorrentogirl on Dec 18, 2019
Love the pricing and auto ship for my chihuahuas insulin. No worries because Chewy hs me on auto ship and with great pricing.
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Needed quickly
By Chad on Nov 23, 2019
I needed this item very quickly and Chewy has not let us down yet. Obviously, this is a very important product so we were happy to receive in a timely fashion.
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Not Good Quality!
By AnimalLover3 on Sep 4, 2019 Top 1000 Contributor
My cat was recently diagnosed with diabetes, so I have to give him insulin shots 2x day. I ordered these syringes (and insulin) from Chewy, and I will definitely not order these syringes again! As some of the other reviews state, they are very poor quality syringes. The needle seems very dull, and bends very easily. This morning I used them for the first time, and I had trouble getting the needle into my cat, so much trouble, so that I didn't even get all of his insulin in him. And I was so afraid that the needle was going to break inside of him. I will be throwing these away, and going to my vet today to buy different ones. Its a shame that I threw away almost $25 purchasing these! I do not My cat was recently diagnosed with diabetes, so I have to give him insulin shots 2x day. I ordered these syringes (and insulin) from Chewy, and I will definitely not order these syringes again! As some of the other reviews state, they are very poor quality syringes. The needle seems very dull, and bends very easily. This morning I used them for the first time, and I had trouble getting the needle into my cat, so much trouble, so that I didn't even get all of his insulin in him. And I was so afraid that the needle was going to break inside of him. I will be throwing these away, and going to my vet today to buy different ones. Its a shame that I threw away almost $25 purchasing these! I do not recommend these syringes!! … more
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UltiCare Insulin Syringes protective cap difficult to remove, bends needle
By nothappy on Oct 7, 2019
The red protective cap is very difficult to remove. The needle gets bent and many times we are poked with the needle while trying to pry the cap off. Needles then have to be thrown away because they are bent and or contaminated. Have to start over with a new syringe. Not good.
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Terrible!!!!
By Daniel on Sep 15, 2019
These are absolutely worthless, maybe 1 in 4 are sharp enough to pierce the skin! I have wasted insulin and money because they don’t work like it should. My poor cat has been a victim to theses because I tried to insert it on him in different locations thinking that was the problem. Then I tried it on myself and I couldn’t get it to work either. Save your money and heartache!
