Pet Diet and Nutrition

Dec 22, 2011

Holiday Snacking for Your Diabetic Pet

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-06-03T15:55:26-04:00Updated: December 22nd, 2011|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

During the winter holidays, the average American gains a pound. Some gain more, some not at all. Nonetheless, there is a lot of snacking on delicious goodies going on!

Our pets are keen to these festivities. Your pet’s pleading warm brown eyes that seem to penetrate to your very soul oftentimes sway your better judgment. You give […]

Dec 8, 2011

Insulins and Food Options Best Suited for Dogs

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-06-13T16:29:42-04:00Updated: December 8th, 2011|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Dogs tend to “meal feed” rather than nibble all day long as cats often do. Of course, some dogs are nibblers, but most will gobble up what their people give them as a meal right away. Because dogs tend to “meal feed”, we often choose insulins for dogs that are shorter acting than the insulins we […]

Dec 8, 2011

Insulins and Food Options Best Suited for Cats

By Dr . Joi Sutton|2016-05-31T16:23:46-04:00Updated: December 8th, 2011|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Unfortunately, there have been few FDA approved insulins available for dogs and cats over the years. Eating patterns can affect which insulin is best for a pet.

Cats tend to be nibblers (eat a bit all day long), so longer acting insulins such as PZI and insulin glargine (Lantus) are popular choices by veterinarians for diabetic feline […]

Jun 30, 2010

Are Your Pet’s Treats Treating Your Pet Well?

By Gary Edelson, DVM|2016-06-03T15:55:30-04:00Updated: June 30th, 2010|Pet Care, Pet Diabetes, Pet Diet & Nutrition, Pet Newsletter|0 Comments

Have you ever spent time at the pet store and wondered which is the best treat for your dog or cat? How do you know what you are giving to your pet is healthy? Unfortunately, you do not know if it is good until after you try the product. There are hundreds of brands, styles, sizes and types of treats to choose from. Dog and cat treats are great for training and improving the human-animal bond. Below are some helpful points to consider the next time you shop for your furry pet.

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