Home Pet Glucose Meters 101
I sometimes get emails questioning the accuracy of home glucose meters. Some folks get upset if their meter is 20 points off from what their vet's lab work reveals.
Jun
29, 2017
Jun
22, 2017
Diabetic Pets & Arthritis | Ask Dr. Joi
I get some great questions from clients. They inspire me with article ideas and keep me in tune with diabetic pet owners. I enjoy interacting with our readers, and sometimes the questions are worthy of a newsletter. I bet if one person has this question and takes the time to write me, there are likely lots of folks with a similar question. Today's question talks about pet arthritis specifically regarding diabetic pets!
Jun
15, 2017
How Does Your Pet Feel? – Evaluating for Euthanasia
Every profession comes with special joys. Although I've worn numerous hats as a veterinarian, my favorite role of all is being the family vet. Sometimes it involves the worst kind of heartache, such as when we say goodbye to an old friend who can't get around anymore or has more bad days than good days.
Jun
8, 2017
Is Your Diabetic Pet Always Pestering You for Food?
This morning when I got up and wandered toward the coffee pot my cats made a beeline toward the kitchen, meowing like they hadn't eaten in days. This, of course, is not true, no matter what they might tell you. I have a skinny male cat who refuses to eat more than a few bites at a time. And I have a voluptuous female cat that has been on a diet for the last 11 years.
Jun
1, 2017
There is a New A1C Test for Diabetic Pets
Recently a new test for pet diabetes became available. It is the hemoglobin A1C for dogs and cats. I think there are definitely some situations where this test will be good for veterinary patients, but please don’t throw out your glucose meters just yet. A blood glucose curve is still my preferred test to evaluate glucose […]
May
18, 2017
Dr. Joi’s Tips For Traveling With Pets
Friends from Oregon are coming to visit me in south Florida soon. I’m thrilled to say they bringing their dog on vacation with them. I love this dog! This pooch will have such fun on our warm sunny beaches. Nonetheless, there are added considerations when traveling with pets. Even bringing non-diabetic pets on a plane or […]
May
11, 2017
Fructosamine Testing & Feeding Schedules | Ask Dr. Joi
Oftentimes, I am amazed at how diligent the parents of diabetic pets are. Not only are you on top of your pet’s diabetes management, but you’re all so willing and wanting to learn more to keep your pets as happy and healthy as possible.
Apr
27, 2017
A New Non-Steroid Treatment for Diabetic Dogs with Allergies
You know I’m always on the lookout for treatments for allergy dogs, especially diabetic allergy dogs, that don’t involve steroids. Remember that steroids cause insulin resistance amongst other unpleasant side effects. Steroids can derail a diabetic’s blood glucose regulation in a New York minute. Until recently, we didn’t have a lot of effective treatments for severely […]
Mar
30, 2017
How About Hard to Regulate Diabetic Dogs?
I get some great questions from clients. They inspire me with article ideas and keep me in tune with diabetic pet owners. I enjoy interacting with our readers, and sometimes the questions are worthy of a newsletter. I bet if one person has this question and takes the time to write me, there are likely lots […]
Mar
23, 2017
Yes You Can Regulate Your Diabetic Pet
Sometimes pet owners feel they just can’t do something. I’ll admit, collecting blood from your pet or giving an injection the first few times can be daunting for a pet owner. I recall 30 years ago, when I was just a pup, giving injections into an orange to practice. It’s true!
Last week a woman brought in […]