Why does a perfectly-well-regulated diabetic pet suddenly become disregulated? The possible reasons are many, and we will cover some of them today. Statistically, the single most common disregulating factor is urinary tract infection (UTI). Diabetic dogs and cats often have compromised immune systems, so their normal body defenses don’t work properly. In addition, there is [...]
Diabetes mellitus (DM) in dogs and cats has many causes, just as there are multiple causes in people. Canine diabetes mellitus is always Type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Type 1 diabetes results from congenital or acquired failure to produce insulin, requiring insulin replacement therapy by injection. On the other hand, cats may be afflicted by [...]
A reader with a pet named Rosie has asked a question about Rosie’s illness, an autoimmune condition. Let’s start with the basics of what autoimmune conditions are. The immune system is charged with the task of keeping us healthy by killing things that invade the body such as bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, parasites, or anything [...]
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