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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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.
This week I will explain the difference between Pet Diabetes type 1 and type 2 so that our diabetic feline families understand why strict adherence is so very important early on after your cat’s diagnosis.
I recently had a client with a newly diagnosed diabetic pet who was having trouble getting a big enough blood droplet for the glucose meter. It can be daunting and frustrating to get a sample of blood when you first begin. I thought today I’d share with you all some suggestions for getting an adequate blood […]
How often do I need to get a new bottle of insulin?
I strongly recommend that you follow the manufacturer’s expiration dating guidelines when using insulin and discard of any unused insulin once it has reached the expiration date. The manufacturers of insulin put their products through rigorous tests to ensure that the product is effective as […]