ProZinc for Cats in Alberta: Cost, Availability and Prescription Delivery

ProZinc is a veterinary insulin product some Alberta veterinarians prescribe for cats diagnosed with diabetes. If your cat has just been diagnosed, the volume of new information can feel overwhelming. This article covers the practical side only: access, storage basics, cost drivers, and refills.

General education only. This article does not diagnose conditions, recommend treatments, or provide dosing. Every medication decision must be made with your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history and current health.

Prescription and monitoring

ProZinc is prescription only. Diagnosis, product selection, schedule, and monitoring are all set by your veterinarian. Cats often need adjustments during the early weeks as the team learns how an individual responds, so recheck appointments are part of the plan rather than optional extras.

Storage basics

• Keep the product as directed on the label, which for insulin generally means refrigerated.
• Avoid freezing and avoid leaving deliveries in a vehicle.
• Note expiry dates and follow your pharmacist's guidance on how long a vial is used once started.

What affects cost in Alberta

• Vial size and how long a vial lasts for your cat.
• Syringes and monitoring supplies.
• Recheck visits and bloodwork scheduled by your veterinarian.

Save up to 40% on eligible prescribed pet medications compared with typical clinic pricing. Actual pricing depends on the product, the strength your veterinarian prescribes, and the quantity dispensed.

Keeping refills on schedule

Insulin is not a medication you want to run short on. Requesting the next refill roughly a week ahead gives your clinic in Calgary, Edmonton, or your local Alberta community time to authorize it, and allows for delivery across Alberta within 72 hours. You can review the process on the How It Works page.

Questions worth raising

• How often should we recheck, and what are we measuring?
• What signs would mean I should call urgently?
• What is the best way to store and handle this at home?
• Who authorizes refills if you are away?

How ordering works with VetFaster

VetFaster is a prescription coordination and delivery service. It is not a veterinary clinic and does not decide what your pet is prescribed. Your veterinarian writes the prescription and sends it to VetFaster directly by fax at +1 825-256-5399, then the order is filled and shipped to you.

• Your veterinarian examines your pet and issues the prescription.
• The clinic sends the prescription to VetFaster on your behalf.
• You can create a VetFaster account and review your order online.
• Delivery across Alberta within 72 hours.

You can read the full process on the How It Works page, browse what is stocked on the pet medication catalogue, or check coverage on the Alberta service area page.

Next step

For prescribed feline insulin refills, VetFaster can handle filling and delivery once your clinic sends the prescription. Sign up with VetFaster and ask your veterinary clinic to send the prescription over by fax. Questions first? Use the contact page or read the frequently asked questions.

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