Diabetes Pet Care

Aug 16, 2012

Boarding Your Pet when You Leave on Vacation

By |2016-12-29T11:49:57-05:00Updated: August 16th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

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 […]

Aug 9, 2012

Pet First Aid Care

By |2023-12-05T20:16:33-05:00Updated: August 9th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

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 […]

Aug 2, 2012

Heat Stroke in Pets: ‘Tis the Season

By |2016-12-29T11:49:25-05:00Updated: August 2nd, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

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 […]

Jul 12, 2012

Transitioning Your Cat To a Low Carb Diet: Part 1

By |2016-12-29T11:46:52-05:00Updated: July 12th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

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 […]

Jun 28, 2012

Prepare Your Pet for July 4th

By |2016-05-31T16:16:31-04:00Updated: June 28th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

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 […]

Jun 21, 2012

Thundershirts: Dog Anxiety Solution

By |2017-11-28T11:15:17-05:00Updated: June 21st, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

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 […]

Jun 14, 2012

More of Dr. Joi’s Favorite Products

By |2024-12-23T12:57:42-05:00Updated: June 14th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Grooming, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

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 […]

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