New canine and feline editions for diabetes management guidelinesNovember 3, 2026On Sept. 6, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released updated diabetes management guidelines for companion animals. The refreshed guidelines were developed by an expert task force after a "long and rigorous process," says Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), co-chair of the AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs. "There is a substantial amount of work put into the extensive literature reviews to identify new information, compile essential information to be incorporated into the guidelines, and several group sessions to discuss, debate, and ultimately reach a consensus about what recommendations go into the new documents," Dr. Bugbee tells Veterinary Practice News. "The guidelines reflect evidence-based information, varied clinical experience from several experts in the field, and group consensus on how to provide the most practical and clinically relevant recommendations for veterinary team members to use in their practices." In a change from the previous diabetes management guidelines, issued in 2018, the new diabetes management guidelines are separated into canine1 and feline2 versions. This division was made because of the additional information now available about diabetes management in each species. "Due to the sheer amount of new, exciting, and clinically relevant information involving veterinary diabetes management that has come out over the …
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AAHA updates canine diabetes management guidelinesSeptember 8, 2026The updated guidelines address insulin therapy, glucose monitoring, diagnosis, and long-term management of canine diabetes.
Vet techs' role in diabetes educationJanuary 6, 2026Empowering our veterinary technicians to educate and train clients is a team-based approach to diabetes mellitus (DM) management. This enables our clients to feel capable and confident in managing their pets’ at-home care.
Pet diabetes: New meds and monitoring tools advancing care optionsJanuary 7, 2025Novel drug treatments for diabetes mellitus (DM) can provide clients with options permitting treatment of patients that would otherwise be euthanized due to cost or other issues related to insulin therapy in pets.
Managing diabetes in dogs and catsNovember 24, 2023It is crucial to understand and to convey to pet owners at every opportunity that regardless of the cause, with proper management, a diabetic dog or cat can lead an otherwise normal and active life.
FDA-approved feline diabetes oral liquid med distributes in the U.S.October 24, 2023Senvelgo, Boehringer Ingelheim’s oral solution for diabetic cats, eliminates the need for twice-daily needle injection and complex monitoring
Screening program supports diabetes management in dogs, catsAugust 22, 2023Merck Animal Health, Purina, and Zoetis continue diabetes education and screening program, now in its ninth year.
Feline diabetes pill gets FDA green lightDecember 9, 2022Bexacat has been approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for improved glycemic control in diabetic cats. Developed by Elanco Animal Health, the oral medication, which contains the active ingredient bexagliflozin, marks the first sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor (i.e. not insulin) approved by FDA in any animal species, the agency reports.
Glucose monitoring options in dogs and catsNovember 21, 2022More and more frequently, our patients are benefiting from a world of advancing technology to treat various ailments. Diabetes mellites in dogs and cats can be challenging to treat and difficult to monitor due to the stress of hospitalization, nervous pet parents attempting to manage the disease for the first time, and supply shortages. Then there is the cost associated with insulin, syringes, and monitors.
Canine diabetes diagnoses more common in cool tempsAugust 29, 2022Dogs living in colder climates may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) reports.
