Owners of diabetic dogs and cats will be happy to know we have updated our Diabetic Basics Page. Click here to go to the page to see new information about utilizing the latest insulins properly, safety and scheduling information.
Do you sometimes take medical steps for your pet without consulting your veterinarian? It’s OK. Many pet owners do, and that’s why it’s our topic of discussion today. Here is an example: I had been seeing a little Cocker spaniel for routine…
Terms owners of diabetic dogs and diabetic cats need to know: (a work in progress, we will be adding many more terms as time allows) detemir: Levemir®, a trademark name of an insulin analog with long duration. diabetic ketoacidosis: an emergency…
Your kitty has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. At one time diabetic cats were destined to always have diabetes, and many still are. However, we now know that feeding a low-carbohydrate diet and keeping blood glucose (sugar) well-controlled can allow some cats…
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…
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. Pick two times of day, exactly 12 hours apart,…
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,…
Diabetes mellitus in dogs and catsis a very complicated disease. There is no wonder that pet owners become confused as they begin treatment. In today’s installment, we will discuss the role of the glucose curve. Note: most dogs and cats…
Fructosamine is formed in dogs’ and cats’ (and people’s) livers by combining the protein albumin with a molecule of glucose. Fructosamine is formed in proportion to glucose levels: pets with unregulated diabetes mellitus have high glucose levels, and, thus, have…
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…
