Pet Newsletter Articles by Dr. Joi Sutton

Apr 19, 2012

Ask Dr. Joi: Carbohydrates and Diabetic Pets

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2019-08-21T13:26:42-04:00Updated: April 19th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|2 Comments

I recently received an email about carbohydrate content in CET chews. I contacted the manufacturer to confirm that there are indeed very little carbohydrates in these dental chews, but I thought this would be a good time to discuss carbohydrates for diabetic pets.

Kitties are true carnivores and do very well on low carbohydrate […]

Apr 12, 2012

Insulin Syringes 101

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2023-09-28T10:12:32-04:00Updated: April 12th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

I keep getting asked about insulin syringes. Folks seem to want to use syringes other than those calibrated for the insulin they are using. U-40 insulin contains 40 units per CC. U-100 insulin syringe contains 100 units per CC. Know the concentration of the insulin you are using and always match the syringes to that […]

Apr 5, 2012

Ask Dr. Joi: Neuropathy and Needles

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-12-29T11:45:10-05:00Updated: April 5th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

I thought that it would be a good idea to share some of the questions that I get from the diabetic pet owners that I meet with. Maybe you have had similar questions. If so, I hope that you can also benefit from the below dialogue.

Q: What is diabetic neuropathy?

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Mar 29, 2012

Enzymatic Cleaners

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-05-31T16:19:32-04:00Updated: March 29th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

A topic we might not discuss in polite company – Enzymatic Cleaners!

As a practicing veterinarian since 1993, I know smelly stuff. Even though I adore my career, I could honestly do without some of the bodily fluids that have splashed or squirted in my direction over the years. I’ve also had guest pets leave unwelcome surprises […]

Mar 23, 2012

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-12-29T11:42:55-05:00Updated: March 23rd, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

I recently got one of those email forwards. You know the kind. Our friends send them to us. Sometimes we immediately delete them for fear of getting a dreaded computer virus. If it comes from a friend who sends us “good ones” or that make us laugh, we typically open them. This particular email was titled, […]

Mar 8, 2012

Ask Dr. Joi: Urine Dipsticks & Oral Hypoglycemic Agents

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-12-29T11:42:54-05:00Updated: March 8th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

I thought that it would be a good idea to share some of the questions that I get from the diabetic pet owners that I meet with. Maybe you have had similar questions. If so, I hope that you can also benefit from the below dialogue:

Q: Do I have to check my pet’s blood glucose? Can’t […]

Mar 1, 2012

Arthritic Pets: Dasuquin and Cosequin for Your Pet

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2018-01-24T14:51:30-05:00Updated: March 1st, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Many of our aging pets get aches and pains just as humans do. Veterinarians love medications and supplements that are easy to administer, such as beefy chews or flavored sprinkles. Client compliance (owners not giving the medications that we prescribe or stopping the medications before the full course is finished) is a big problem in veterinary […]

Feb 23, 2012

Dental Health Month for Pets

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2018-05-15T16:46:31-04:00Updated: February 23rd, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Dental Care, Pet Newsletter|1 Comment

Dental health is an important aspect of our pets' health care, particularly for diabetics. February is Dental Month in the veterinary world. Many clinics will offer 5 percent off of their dental prophylaxis prices. I've long suspected that this is because people have overspent during the holidays and are afraid of what they owe the tax man in April!

Feb 16, 2012

Ask Dr. Joi: Diabetic Remission in Felines

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2018-01-25T12:42:50-05:00Updated: February 16th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

I thought that it would be a good idea to share some of the questions that I get from the diabetic pet owners that I meet with. Maybe you have had similar questions. If so, I hope that you can also benefit from the below dialogue.

I’ve heard that a third of cats can go into remission […]

Feb 9, 2012

Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2023-09-28T10:34:15-04:00Updated: February 9th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Whisper the word pancreatitis and you may send shivers down the spine of many veterinarians. Sure, we diagnose and treat it with fair regularity, but any vet who has been in practice for a few years likely has a memory of a pancreatitis patient that is the source of recurrent nightmares.

You may remember that the pancreas […]