Dec
28, 2017
A Few Small Changes for the New Year
Oh, how I enjoy New Years! It’s a fresh beginning. We can think, “Oh thank Heaven that 2012 is over!” or “Maybe I meant to ______ last year, but it’s a brand new year. […]
Dec
21, 2017
Why Does My Diabetic Pet Hide Her Treats for Later? | Ask Dr. Joi
My dog has a habit of hiding bones around the house and having a bone dinner whenever she feels like it. Then she is finicky over her dinner. I usually half dose her when I am suspicious of this. Do bones (milk bones specifically) work like food? If I know she's secretly eaten many hidden bones due to a "crumbs mess'" she has left behind, can I give a full dose of insulin?
Dec
14, 2017
How Often Should I Check a Pets Glucose Curve? | Ask Dr. Joi
Questions from the diabetic pet owner are the fuel I use to keep myself educated on all things related to pet diabetes. I’ve had some incredible questions asked of me over the years, and quite a few that have made me do some research so I could understand it and then make it easy to understand for all of the diabetic pet owners that I encounter.
Nov
9, 2017
An Old and Thirsty Cat Doesn’t Always Mean Diabetes | 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 involves a kitty that has been drinking a lot of water.
Oct
19, 2017
How to Aim For A Well Regulated Pet – 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.
Oct
12, 2017
“I Think My Vet Has Given Up” | Ask Dr. Joi
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 is about chronically high glucose levels.
Aug
17, 2017
How Does Exercise Lower the Blood Glucose?
I recently was asked a fantastic question about how exercise lowers blood glucose levels. Exercise lowering the blood glucose is independent of insulin levels. I hadn't really thought to explain it previously to our ADW clients.
Jul
27, 2017
Dental Cleaning For Diabetic Pets | Ask Dr. Joi
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 we're asked if its okay to have a dental cleaning for a diabetic senior.
Jun
29, 2017
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
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!