Pet Diabetes Newsletter

Pet newsletter articles written by Dr. Joi Sutton. Learn how to better manage Fluffy’s diabetes better including the tricks for getting the best and easiest blood glucose result or how to give a more smooth injection of insulin. It isn’t just pet diabetes that Dr. Joi writes about. Discover  newsletters about different techniques to prevent or treat various ailments your pet could inadvertently get. Find out which supplements or vitamins are good for your pets health and which ones are not. Whether you have an older pet or a healthy rambunctious pet, these newsletters feature many tips and tricks for all kinds of pets, not just diabetic ones!

Jan 26, 2012

Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Serious but Treatable Complication of Diabetes

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-12-29T11:42:42-05:00Updated: January 26th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe and life-threatening complication of diabetes. It is not uncommon for diabetes to be initially diagnosed when a pet is in this severe state if the signs of diabetes were initially not noticed or even ignored by a pet owner.

The classic presentation of a DKA is extreme lethargy, inappetance, nausea, weakness, […]

Jan 19, 2012

CET Chews For Your Pet’s Dental Health Needs

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-12-29T11:43:03-05:00Updated: January 19th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Dental Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

It is very important to maintain good oral hygiene in our diabetic pets. Infection of any sort can result in insulin resistance, and oral infection is a common cause of insulin resistance. If only we could get our little furry friends to brush and floss! Alas, it ain’t gonna happen.

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Jan 12, 2012

Pet Dental Care Tips

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2023-09-28T10:42:33-04:00Updated: January 12th, 2012|Dental Health, Pet Care, Pet Dental Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Oftentimes the task of having a diabetic pet can seem overwhelming. You have to give insulin injections at particular times, buy special food, and monitor the blood glucose… The list goes on. You think, “Seriously? You want me to brush my pet’s teeth, too?!?!” Well, yes! It is important to care for your diabetic pet’s teeth […]

Dec 22, 2011

Holiday Snacking for Your Diabetic Pet

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-06-03T15:55:26-04:00Updated: December 22nd, 2011|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

During the winter holidays, the average American gains a pound. Some gain more, some not at all. Nonetheless, there is a lot of snacking on delicious goodies going on!

Our pets are keen to these festivities. Your pet’s pleading warm brown eyes that seem to penetrate to your very soul oftentimes sway your better judgment. You give […]

Dec 15, 2011

Pet Obesity Increases Risk of Diabetes

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-12-29T11:41:37-05:00Updated: December 15th, 2011|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

We all love our pets, but life sure was easier before he/she turned diabetic. As the parent of a diabetic pet, it is natural to wonder if you could have done anything to prevent diabetes. For obese pets (particularly overweight cats who are at risk for type 2 diabetes), you certainly can improve the odds!

Controlling your […]

Dec 8, 2011

Insulins and Food Options Best Suited for Dogs

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-06-13T16:29:42-04:00Updated: December 8th, 2011|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Dogs tend to “meal feed” rather than nibble all day long as cats often do. Of course, some dogs are nibblers, but most will gobble up what their people give them as a meal right away. Because dogs tend to “meal feed”, we often choose insulins for dogs that are shorter acting than the insulins we […]

Dec 8, 2011

Insulins and Food Options Best Suited for Cats

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-05-31T16:23:46-04:00Updated: December 8th, 2011|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Unfortunately, there have been few FDA approved insulins available for dogs and cats over the years. Eating patterns can affect which insulin is best for a pet.

Cats tend to be nibblers (eat a bit all day long), so longer acting insulins such as PZI and insulin glargine (Lantus) are popular choices by veterinarians for diabetic feline […]

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