I tend to form tight relationships, oftentimes close friendships, with my veterinary clients. Particularly when I ran a house-call practice I might spend as much time gabbing about life after the appointment as I would spend examining Fluffy! Many of my clients send me text messages or emails. It’s a lovely thing being their family veterinarian. […]
You may be thinking, “This newsletter has nothing to do with me. My diabetic pet is already spayed or neutered. Why would I anesthetize my pet?” Then you remember how I repeatedly harp on our readers about the importance of dental care for diabetic pets. […]
I recently worked with a veterinary technician who gave medication to a cat without following the pill with water nor wrapping it in a treat. I was surprised. This vet tech has been working in the field for over a decade. […]
Recently I’ve had interactions with 2 clients who use “spot checks” to decide on their pets’ long-term dosing of insulin. Now, I am a huge fan of home glucose monitoring. I think it is often more accurate that the results obtained in a vet hospital – provided that the glucose meter is calibrated for the species.
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Didn’t we discuss this topic last year? Yes, we talked about pancreatitis last year (Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats), but it is so important for clients to understand why it matters for diabetics that we discuss it again. […]
Today, I’d like to discuss urinary incontinence in female dogs. It’s rarely an issue for male dogs nor for felines of either sex, but urinary incontinence is not uncommon in female dogs. Since you are receiving this email, you likely have a diabetic pet. Urinary accidents in the home are one of the greatest complaints from […]
Last year we discussed the formation of cataracts in diabetic dogs. Unfortunately, about 75% of diabetic dogs will develop cataracts within the first 2 years of diagnosis of diabetes and eventually most diabetic dogs will develop them.
Dr. Joi answers more questions from our readers:
“Can I use these U-100 syringes with this U-40 insulin?”
I just got this question last week. Sometimes clients have access to left-over or free syringes that do not match the type of insulin their pet is receiving. […]
There are times in all of our lives when we just cringe upon entering a situation. We veterinarians pick up a patient chart for the next exam and react internally. If it says “New puppy exam” we smile and gleefully enter the exam room. […]
Just because your pet has diabetes doesn’t mean he or she needs to be a shut in. Your pet can enjoy many of the same adventures as non-diabetic pets. You just need to take a few precautions and educate the daycare facility employees about your diabetic pet’s needs.