Why going beyond Body Condition Scoring can help overweight caninesMay 3, 2022Veterinarians can flag dogs that are overweight at routine exams by performing Body Condition Scoring (BCS). Identifying these dogs is of vital importance as they are at an increased risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, inflammatory diseases, and osteoarthritis. Counseling pet owners on the nutritional management of obesity can go a long way in terms of increasing the lifespan and quality of life of our four-legged friends.
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Canine diabetes: When one size doesn't fit allNovember 6, 2020Diabetes mellitus (DM) is defined as a group of diseases characterized by lack of insulin production, efficacy, or both
Campaign aims to screen 2,000 pets for diabetesJuly 13, 2020Promoting early diagnosis and management of diabetes in pets is the goal of an ongoing national program, led by three major players in the animal health industry.
Campaign supports client education on diabetes managementNovember 5, 2019November marks National Diabetes Month, and Covetrus is doing its part to support pet owners unable to finance the care of their diabetic dogs and cats.
Does diet matter when treating feline diabetes mellitus?November 1, 2019Domestic cats (Felis catus) are amazing creatures that evolved from wild ancestors known to be obligate carnivores or hypercarnivores.
Zoetis, Purina, Merck team up for diabetes campaignAugust 30, 2019November is Pet Diabetes Month, and the Diabetes Pet Care Alliance is once again encouraging veterinarians to enroll their clinics in their program.
AAFP releases educational toolkit for feline diabetesMay 22, 2019Managing and treating feline diabetes mellitus can be complicated, which is why the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is releasing a Diabetes Educational Toolkit. A digital information source, the online toolkit provides veterinarians with the most relevant diagnostic and treatment information for diabetes mellitus, which is not always easy to diagnose. Further, veterinary professionals can access and gather information quickly via navigation tabs. Users can move directly to information focusing on diagnosis, treatment, remission strategy, troubleshooting, frequently asked questions, and client resources. According to AAFP, cats with diabetes mellitus require a customized treatment plan, including frequent reassessment and adjustments. The association notes that patient goals, finances, implementation of the treatment plan, and the patient's response are all aspects of effective treatment. "We are excited to release this digital resource to the veterinary community in hopes we can help veterinary professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of their diabetic feline patients through providing easy-to-access information that can be implemented for each cat," says Apryl Steele, DVM, president of AAFP's board of directors. "The purpose is to create more informed veterinary teams, as well as cat caregivers. This Diabetes Educational Toolkit is intended to be an on-the-ground tool for veterinary professionals …
FDA approves new drug for diabetic dogsFebruary 12, 2019A new drug for managing diabetes mellitus in dogs has been approved for use in the U.S.
Henry Schein releases new online resources for Pet Diabetes Awareness MonthNovember 8, 2018Henry Schein Animal Health’s web-based pet diabetes resource center now contains a host of new and shareable assets designed to raise awareness, enhance understanding, and improve management of the disease among the veterinary community and pet parents.
Diabetes and dental diseaseAugust 16, 2018As veterinary practitioners, we see our fair share of diabetic patients who require extensive dental work. The goal with these patients is to improve their quality of life and, in some cases, improve glycemic control by removing a source of chronic infection in the form of periodontal disease. The challenge is to “do no harm” in the process. Invariably, oral surgery will set back the appetite of any patient. Lack of appetite becomes a bigger issue when a patient has diabetes and is supplemented with injectable insulin.
