You saved up. You bought your tickets. You arranged and rearranged your schedules so that your entire family can go on vacation together. Then it hits you: if the entire family is going on vacation together, who will take care of your diabetic pet? Diabetic pets are a bit “special needs” compared to the typical pet […]
Let’s hear it for summertime! Whether it is a hike along the river, a weekend camping or a long road trip, many of us get out and about with our pets in the summer more than the rest of the year. With diabetic pets, you may need to tote along a few extra supplies so you […]
I spent my first 8 years as a veterinarian working in the ER. Emergency vets unfortunately treat more heat stroke patients than the average vet. Even if the pet starts treatment at their regular practice, the heat stroke patient is often transferred to a 24 hour facility for ongoing care. I remember some heartbreaking situations of […]
This article is part three in a series on Transitioning Your Cat To a Low Carb Diet. To catch up, please read part one.
The HOW
I had long fed my cats dry food. Let’s face it: It’s just easier to feed dry food! Planning on going […]
The WHY
For my dog-owning readers, I apologize. The next 2 articles are geared toward diabetic cats. As one internist once told me, “cats are from a different planet”. Diabetic or not, cats have very different nutritional needs than dogs and humans. Cats are carnivores. Cats eat very few carbs in nature. When I interact with our […]
I’ve always loved warmth and summertime. Add in some good food and fireworks displays and it is no wonder that 4th of July has long been my favorite holiday. As a kid I remember climbing the cherry tree at the end of our logging road in small town Oregon and stuffing my face with cherries as […]
I’m not ancient, but after 19 years of practicing veterinary medicine, it’s not all that often anymore that I see a product and think, “Now that’s a cool idea!” I had one of those moments the first time I saw the Thundershirt, and I have since gotten wonderful feedback from my clients who have used Thundershirts […]
At American Diabetes Wholesale, we know that diabetic pets often have issues other than diabetes. We are on the lookout for products that our clients need, whether it be shampoos, probiotics, treats, nutriceuticals, etc. As a veterinarian, there are products that I trust and use in my own practice. ADW is now carrying some of these […]
Sometimes clients ask me, “What did I do to cause this?” More often than not I can’t tell them. Heck, I’d have a Nobel Peace Prize if I could tell them exactly what caused the state that the pet is now in. I think of the phrase told to me 23 years ago as a first-year […]
Pet diabetes is more common than you may think. Statistics show that up to 1 in 500 dogs and up to 1 in 200 cats become diabetic. Whenever I diagnose a pet with diabetes, I discuss the costs of ongoing care with clients, as they will likely need to budget for diabetic supplies.