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Cataracts: A Complication of Pet Diabetes
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: February 2, 2012
Category: Pets
Diabetes comes with a variety of unfortunate possible complications. One such manifestation is the formation of cataracts which when mature result in blindness. Many diabetic dogs develop cataracts, often bilaterally. Luckily, cataracts occur less commonly in diabetic cats.
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Helpful Tips for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Author: Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE
Date: February 1, 2012
Category: Health
Diabetes and its associated costs are now up to approximately $218 billion a year and rising; there are 24 million people with diabetes and another 54 million with pre-diabetes. These numbers are staggering and fortunately, until we find a cure, there are multiple medically oriented companies trying to come up with new technology and product development to help with progressive diabetes treatment.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Serious but Treatable Complication of Diabetes
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: January 26, 2012
Category: Pets
Diabetic ketoacidosis 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.
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Seven High Fiber Diabetes Friendly Foods
Author: Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE
Date: January 25, 2012
Category: Diet & Nutrition
Fiber is a component of carbohydrate found in plants: fruits, vegetables, grains or legumes; legumes include beans, lentils, and peas. Fiber is the part of the plant that the body does not use, digest or absorb. You should strive to include between 20-35 grams of fiber a day; the average American's intake is 12 grams a day. Read on to find out the many benefits of fiber.
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CET Chews For Your Pet’s Dental Health Needs
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: January 19, 2012
Category: Pets
I’m pleased to announce that American Diabetes Wholesale is now carrying Virbac’s CET Dental Chews for our patients. They are great products and can make a big difference in your pet’s oral health, regardless of whether your pet is a diabetic.
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New Trends in Diabetes Care and Treatment
Author: Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE
Date: January 18, 2012
Category: Managing Diabetes
Diabetes and its associated costs are now up to approximately $218 billion a year and rising; there are 24 million people with diabetes and another 54 million with pre-diabetes. These numbers are staggering and fortunately, until we find a cure, there are multiple medically oriented companies trying to come up with new technology and product development to help with progressive diabetes treatment.
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Dental Care Tips For Diabetic Pets
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: January 12, 2012
Category: Pets
It is important to care for your diabetic pet’s teeth for 2 big reasons: Infection of any cause can lead to insulin resistance, and oral infection is common in middle age and older dogs. Secondly, oral pain can affect how well a pet eats. It is important that diabetic pets eat normally. Hopefully these tips will help you succeed!
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New Year’s Resolutions Should Include Your Pets
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: January 5, 2012
Category: Pets
Why not include your pets in your New Year’s resolutions? Pets are the family that we choose. This year let’s consciously thank them for their loyalty, their unconditional love and the entertainment they provide us.
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Eight Easy To Achieve New Years Resolutions
Author: Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE
Date: January 4, 2012
Category: Managing Diabetes
Although we all have the best of intentions for the New Year, some resolutions are easier to accomplish than others; pushing for too many strict changes and perfection usually ends in frustration and disappointment. Try to stick to the diabetes basics this year and start with only two new goals at a time. When you can maintain these changes for three months, add another one.
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Medical Terms Every Diabetic Pet Owner Should Know
Author: Dr. Joi Sutton, DVM
Date: December 29, 2011
Category: Pets
Going to your pet’s doctor appointments should not feel like going to medical school. The language used needs to be able to be understood by anyone taking care of your animal. With that in mind, I have tried to make some of the more common terms you have heard in the past or will hear in the future easier to understand.
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