I spent my first 8 years as a veterinarian working in the ER. Emergency vets unfortunately treat more heat stroke patients than the average vet. Even if the pet starts treatment at their regular practice, the heat stroke patient is often transferred to a 24 hour facility for ongoing care. I remember some heartbreaking situations of […]
This article is part three in a series on Transitioning Your Cat To a Low Carb Diet. To catch up, please read part one.
The HOW
I had long fed my cats dry food. Let’s face it: It’s just easier to feed dry food! Planning on going […]
The WHY
For my dog-owning readers, I apologize. The next 2 articles are geared toward diabetic cats. As one internist once told me, “cats are from a different planet”. Diabetic or not, cats have very different nutritional needs than dogs and humans. Cats are carnivores. Cats eat very few carbs in nature. When I interact with our […]
I’ve always loved warmth and summertime. Add in some good food and fireworks displays and it is no wonder that 4th of July has long been my favorite holiday. As a kid I remember climbing the cherry tree at the end of our logging road in small town Oregon and stuffing my face with cherries as […]
I’m not ancient, but after 19 years of practicing veterinary medicine, it’s not all that often anymore that I see a product and think, “Now that’s a cool idea!” I had one of those moments the first time I saw the Thundershirt, and I have since gotten wonderful feedback from my clients who have used Thundershirts […]
At American Diabetes Wholesale, we know that diabetic pets often have issues other than diabetes. We are on the lookout for products that our clients need, whether it be shampoos, probiotics, treats, nutriceuticals, etc. As a veterinarian, there are products that I trust and use in my own practice. ADW is now carrying some of these […]
Sometimes clients ask me, “What did I do to cause this?” More often than not I can’t tell them. Heck, I’d have a Nobel Peace Prize if I could tell them exactly what caused the state that the pet is now in. I think of the phrase told to me 23 years ago as a first-year […]
Pet diabetes is more common than you may think. Statistics show that up to 1 in 500 dogs and up to 1 in 200 cats become diabetic. Whenever I diagnose a pet with diabetes, I discuss the costs of ongoing care with clients, as they will likely need to budget for diabetic supplies.
Over my 19 years in practice I’ve worked ER/critical care, and general practice. I’ve worked in hospitals, and I currently have a house call practice. I’ve spent nearly 2 years out of the country practicing in undeveloped areas that lack veterinarians. With my eclectic experiences I can tell you that there are many levels of medicine […]
I want to discuss options for when our diabetic pets must go on antibiotics. It’s a big deal if a diabetic pet gets GI upset.
I recently treated a canine patient who would not tolerate oral antibiotics. She had a severe infection and needed antibiotics, but each time she took them orally she lost her appetite, vomited, […]