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 [...]
Certain fundamentals apply to every diabetic pet, dog or cat, young or old. These are the things you need to know about the insulin you administer to control his diabetes mellitus. Insulin is delicate. Regardless of the type, it must not shaken, dropped or otherwise roughly handled. Even today’s genetically engineered insulins are made of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Owners of diabetic cats need to be aware of a syndrome in which their cats are no longer diabetic. While that sounds like good news, it rarely is, for several reasons. First, this is not a predictable syndrome. One never knows when it is going to happen. It happens in but a small percentage of [...]
I was at lunch today when I saw Touloulou’s owner and asked how she was doing. “I’m glad I ran into you because I had an epiphany the other day talking to my daughter. She said, ‘Touloulou isn’t eating my gum since school has been out.’ I asked what she meant and she said, ‘She [...]
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