Do Horses Get Diabetes? Demystifying Equine Metabolic Syndrome
If your horse is over five years old, overweight, and prone to laminitis, they might have equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). It is a chronic condition comparable to Type II diabetes in humans. While EMS cannot be cured, it can be managed to help minimize symptoms and complications. Horse owners often work closely with veterinarians while […]
Symptoms of Diabetes in Dogs
Common symptoms of dogs and cats with diabetes Pets with diabetes look unkempt and act lethargic. Because they lose sugar in the urine, and sugar pulls water molecules out with it, they urinate excessively. This causes them to drink excessively. These activities, excessive urination (polyuria) and excessive drinking (polydipsia), are termed PUPD. Pets with diabetes […]
Diabetes Treatment for Dogs
Treating diabetic pets Pets with type 1 diabetes are given insulin injections and may need changes in diet, and may need to lose weight. Pets with type 2 diabetes do not need insulin because they can usually be controlled with diet, weight loss, and oral medication (Glipizide). Some pets with type 1 diabetes can be […]
How To Give Your Dog Insulin
Most pet parents are nervous about giving their dog or cat insulin at home for the first time. Diabetes is very common in dogs and cats, affecting about 1 in 300 veterinary patients. Though you will go through a learning curve as you get the hang of managing their diabetes, with the right support, knowledge, […]
Top 10 Risk Factors of Diabetes in Dogs
As many as 1 in every 300 dogs will eventually be diagnosed with diabetes. Most pet parents realize that dogs, like humans, can get diabetes, but may not realize just how common it is, or why so many of or our four-legged family members are being diagnosed with this disease. In honor of National Diabetes […]
Diabetes in Dogs
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is an illness caused when sugar cannot enter the cells. The cells must use other sources of energy and consume fat and muscle proteins to make that energy. Using fat for energy releases ketone byproducts that create a dangerous condition where the acids in the body are too high (metabolic […]
Hypoglycemia in Cats: What’s Considered Low Blood Sugar in Cats?
Hypoglycemia in Pets: What’s Low Blood Sugar in Cats and Dogs? Hypoglycemia is most commonly seen in pets with diabetes, but it can happen to non-diabetic animals too. In honor of National Diabetes Month, learn how to spot the signs of hypoglycemia, the possible causes, and what to do if your cat or dog’s blood […]
Prevent Infection in Cats with Diabetes
When your pet has diabetes, it can become harder for their body to fight off infection-causing fungi and bacteria. Infections can in turn make their diabetes harder to manage. In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, learn why pets with diabetes become more susceptible to infections and how to mitigate their risk of complications. How Diabetes […]
Can Cats Get Diabetes If They’re Not Overweight?
Over the past decade, obesity in dogs and cats has been on the rise, and so has diabetes. But while there are some known links between excess weight and diabetes, a healthy body condition score does not grant your pet immunity to this chronic condition. Yes, pets can get diabetes even if they’re not overweight. […]
Achieving Diabetic Remission In Cats
Achieving Diabetic Remission In Cats November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to acknowledge how this chronic condition can affect our loved ones, including our pets. While diabetes is a serious, and for many, life-long health issue, it doesn’t have to stand in your cat’s way of living a long, healthy life. As many as […]
5 Myths About Diabetes in Cats, Debunked
Diabetes is a life-changing diagnosis that affects up to 1% of dogs and cats. Thankfully, most pets adapt quickly, enjoying a healthier, happier life since starting treatment. For pet parents, though, a diabetes diagnosis can be hard to accept, often coming with a slew of myths, misconceptions, and anxieties. In honor of Pet Diabetes Awareness […]
How to Manage Your Cat’s Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is an illness caused when sugar cannot enter the cells, which is needed to generate energy for the body. Without sugar, the cells are forced to use fat and muscle proteins. This use of fat releases ketones that can ultimately cause damage to cells in various organs. Signs of diabetes in pets: Increased […]
What Is the Best Diet for a Diabetic Cat?
Diet tips for a diabetic dog Once a dog is diagnosed with diabetes they usually remain diabetic. While there are feeding and dietary strategies that can help keep their glucose levels low and well-controlled, they will usually require insulin injections lifelong. An excellent diet choice for a diabetic dog is a meat-based high protein food […]
How to Dispose of Needles & Syringes
While it’s important to know how to efficiently administer your pet’s diabetes medication through a needle or syringe, it’s also important to know how to dispose of the needle or syringe. Below you will find information on what to do with your pet’s used needles and syringes. Use a sharps container A medical container, known […]
6 Common Cat Health Symptoms
Is your cat displaying any of the 6 common illness symptoms below? Routine exams are vital to help ensure your feline friend has a long, healthy life. However, sometimes the most common reasons for veterinarian visits can be safely treated at home in the earliest stages, or even avoided altogether with a few inexpensive preventative […]