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…
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,…
Diabetic cats seems to be the theme of the day. Two special patients tended to stand out today. One is Buddy, who isn’t diabetic. Yet. But Buddy is overweight and thinks one of his jobs is to clean up his…
