Pet Diet and Nutrition

Mar 6, 2014

Veterinary Nutritionists are More Accessible Than You Think

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-12-29T15:43:08-05:00Updated: March 6th, 2014|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Whenever I mention diets and diabetic pets I get a flood of emails from our readers. Duh! We’ve all been told we are what we eat. Sometimes I think it is easier for us to make wiser nutrition choices for ourselves than for our pets. It’s not rocket science that spinach is a healthier micro-nutrient choice […]

Jan 16, 2014

What If My Diabetic Cat Doesn’t Like Canned Food?

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2018-01-26T13:32:33-05:00Updated: January 16th, 2014|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|2 Comments

Today’s article is for our cat lovers. There is no known benefit to restricting carbohydrates for diabetic dogs provided they are complex carbohydrates and fed primarily at mealtime (when the insulin is given). Diabetic cats are a different story. Many vets, including myself, have found low carbohydrate diets extremely successful for managing diabetic cats.

Jul 12, 2012

Transitioning Your Cat To a Low Carb Diet: Part 1

By Dr . Joi Sutton|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 14, 2012

More of Dr. Joi’s Favorite Products

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2017-10-24T13:24:01-04:00Updated: 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 […]

Apr 19, 2012

Ask Dr. Joi: Carbohydrates and Diabetic Pets

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2019-08-21T13:26:42-04:00Updated: April 19th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|2 Comments

I recently received an email about carbohydrate content in CET chews. I contacted the manufacturer to confirm that there are indeed very little carbohydrates in these dental chews, but I thought this would be a good time to discuss carbohydrates for diabetic pets.

Kitties are true carnivores and do very well on low carbohydrate […]

Jan 19, 2012

CET Chews For Your Pet’s Dental Health Needs

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-12-29T11:43:03-05:00Updated: January 19th, 2012|Pet Care, Pet Dental Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

It is very important to maintain good oral hygiene in our diabetic pets. Infection of any sort can result in insulin resistance, and oral infection is a common cause of insulin resistance. If only we could get our little furry friends to brush and floss! Alas, it ain’t gonna happen.

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