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Your cat's body needs the hormone insulin to use glucose. In diabetics, either the cat doesn't have enough insulin or doesn't use it right. Most cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus need insulin when diagnosed or as the disease progresses. Several types...
Diabetes is a common ailment in aging dogs and young dogs with a family history of the disease. Female dogs get the disease more often than males, but males can be affected as well. As is true of diabetes in humans, obese dogs and animals that do not get...
Dogs with diabetes or insulin deficiencies take a little extra care, but can still lead happy, healthy lives. You can give your dog its insulin injections at home with some preparation and a little training. If you make your dog's insulin injection part...
So your dog has been diagnosed with diabetes and the vet has prescribed insulin. Don't be alarmed. With new technology in needles, giving your pet a shot is no big deal and can add many healthy years to your dog's life.
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan and I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com to talk to you about cat first aid and administration of medications. Another older age kitty disease and obesity like...
Yorkshire terrier puppies, like all other dogs and humans, can fall victim to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Puppies who are plagued with this disorder can suffer from fatigue, seizures and disorientation. If left untreated, severe hypoglycemia can...
Diabetic dogs require regularity. One symptom of poor diabetes control is weight loss, even when the canine is eating normally. Weight loss can lead to serious complications of diabetes. When the dog's diet is not producing enough energy, it will use fat...
One out of every 500 dogs in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes every year. Unfortunately, there is no cure for diabetes, and the best way to ensure a healthy and normal lifestyle is to begin seeking treatment as soon as a dog is diagnosed with...
A diagnosis of diabetes means that your dog's pancreas isn't releasing enough insulin to metabolize the sugars in his food. His increased blood sugar levels can lead to serious complications and even death. Diabetes is most frequent in older overweight...
With pets' life spans increasing as a result of proper veterinary care, spay/neuter and good nutrition, more dogs and cats are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the blood glucose level remains elevated. Normally a hormone called insulin...
Feline diabetes is a complex disease involving insulin deficiency or inefficiency that requires lifelong treatment. In addition to insulin or hypoglycemic medications, diabetic cats require major changes in diet. Each cat responds differently to...
Diabetic cats may not respond well to prescription foods meant for overweight cats. The Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook indicates that, in general, diabetic cats respond well to dietary changes and do not always require doses of insulin.
Feline diabetes is typically caused when the cat's body isn't producing enough insulin. This leads to symptoms such as frequent urination and thirst. Although diabetes can affect cats of all ages and breeds, it's most likely to occur in older cats. Here...
Dogs that are diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis experience an imbalance of chemicals in the body. This is the most severe type of diabetes and needs to be properly monitored to protect your dog’s health. Typically, dog owners become alarmed...
Feline hypoglycemia is a potentially serious condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar (below 70 mg/dL). Cats in general have a high risk for developing hypoglycemia, although it is most common in cats with diabetes. According to the Cornell...
One in four hundred cats are likely to be diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, or "sugar" diabetes is caused by the inability of the hormone insulin to properly balance blood sugar (glucose) levels. The good news is that if you love your cat, and...
Feline diabetes is thought to occur in about one percent of all cats. Feline diabetes in kittens is even more rare. Many kittens have occasional rises and falls in their blood sugar levels so most veterinarians are reluctant to diagnose kittens as having...
Feline diabetes can happen in cats of any age, but is especially common in male cats over 10 years old. It is also particularly common in those that are older and overweight. While diabetes in humans can be hereditary, in cats is mostly a result of the...
Feline diabetes (Diabetes mellitus) is a complex, though somewhat common disease in cats. It is caused by a lack of or deficiency of insulin in the body, and cats with greater risk factors for the disease are usually older, neutered, male and obese cats...
Just like humans, cats can develop diabetes. Older obese cats, usually males, are most at risk for developing feline diabetes. Many diabetic cats may require subcutaneous (under the skin) insulin injections twice daily. Giving a cat an insulin injection...
Feline diabetes is an increasingly common disease. If you observe symptoms in your cat, make an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Your veterinarian will discuss symptoms you have observed, and perform a physical exam and diagnostic...
Owning a dog that suffers from diabetes is sometimes pricey and stressful. Thankfully, there are foods for diabetic dogs that help reduce insulin spikes and offer great-tasting nutrition for the life of the animal.
Just as humans get diabetes, so can dogs. Diabetic dogs require special care and regular veterinarian visits to assure good health. Diabetic dogs are unable to either use or make insulin to regulate blood-sugar levels.
During digestion food is broken down to its most basic form: glucose (sugars). Insulin produced by the pancreas regulates how much glucose is in the bloodstream and moves excess glucose from the blood into cells. There is no cure for insulin resistance...
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a very common condition in cats. According to Dr. Debra Primovic, hypoglycemia occurs when a cat's blood sugar falls below 70 mg/dL. Under normal circumstances, your cat will not show symptoms until its blood sugar...
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