This article is part two in a series on arthritis in pets. To catch up, please read part one.
Arthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a chronic degenerative disease that can affect any joint but commonly affects the hip, knee (stifle), ankle (hock), elbow, wrist (carpus) and even the […]
A pet does not have to be older to require joint care supplementation or pain control. Degenerative joint disease (DJD), also referred to as arthritis, can result from poor joint conformation (genetics) or can result from an injury.
High blood pressure is an important concern in humans. Stressful lifestyle, high salt (sodium) diets, and smoking all contribute to this dangerous condition in people. Our pets don’t smoke or stay awake worrying about their next mortgage payment and they do not deposit cholesterol in their blood vessels. However, our pets do get high blood pressure.
Monitoring diabetes is critical to determining your pet's proper insulin dose as discussed in Pet Diabetes Monitoring - Part 1. To a large extent, monitoring can be done at home and it is possible to save a great deal of money by doing so. However, some tests simply must be done at the veterinarian's office.
Detailed discussion on the topic of monitoring diabetes in pets, including warning signs that a pet owner can watch for, a simple process for taking note and keeping track of your pet's physical condition, and some basic instructions on the proper way to check and manage your pet's glucose levels should they be found to be in need of diabetes monitoring.
Have you ever spent time at the pet store and wondered which is the best treat for your dog or cat? How do you know what you are giving to your pet is healthy? Unfortunately, you do not know if it is good until after you try the product. There are hundreds of brands, styles, sizes and types of treats to choose from. Dog and cat treats are great for training and improving the human-animal bond. Below are some helpful points to consider the next time you shop for your furry pet.
... According to the 2009 Pet Obesity Prevention Study, it is estimated that 89 million US dogs and cats are overweight (54% of the estimated 171 million pets) or obese and an estimated 26 million US pets (15% of pets) are obese. For comparison, it is estimated that 64% of the US population is overweight and 26% is obese according the North American Association for the Study of Obesity...
I get many questions from owners of pets with diabetes. This month, I address pet insulin syringes.
Dear Dr. Gary,
My dog has been getting 5 units of insulin with U-40 syringes, but I ran out of syringes and I all have are U-100 syringes. Is 1 unit of insulin in a U-40 syringe equal to 1 […]
My cat, Tiger, has been drinking a lot of water and losing weight. My veterinarian diagnosed diabetes, but what does this mean?
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine diseases of dogs and cats. To better understand the disease process, let’s review the normal metabolism of an animal. The body’s cells need energy in the […]