You can always count on Dr. Gary to provide you with helpful advice in the care of your beloved pets.  Not only are people at risk for eye damage but our pets are as well.  In his article, Doc, Help! My Diabetes Dog Cannot See, the stages of cataracts in a diabetic dog along with the available treatments is discussed by our veterinary expert.  Dr. Gary, as many of us are, is very passionate about the health and well-being of our animals, they are our furry children and family members and we need to make informed decisions for their future.

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In Part 1, Dr. Gary Edelson, DVM gave us some great information on pet glucose monitoring at home. In this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter, Dr. Gary is back with more invaluable insights that are sure to help all who have a pet with diabetes manage their condition effectively. Not only does he advise on the necessity and benefits of measuring your pet’s ketone levels, he also gives us a detailed how-to on collection of “fluids” needed to measure pet ketones!

“When diabetes mellitus is complicated by infection or other problems, ketoacidosis can result. This is a serious complication that can lead to intensive hospitalization and even death. It is helpful to monitor your pet’s urine for ketones.”

Of course, Dr.Gary encourages all who have a pet with diabetes to work closely with their veterinarian to ensure a healthy & happy outcome.

Go here to read entire article: Dr. Gary’s Pet Diabetes Monitoring – Part 2 | Dr. Gary Edelson, DVM

Dr. Gary starts out this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter with a very interesting question from  a pet owner with a cat that was recently diagnosed with diabetes. The question had to do with how a cat lover could help with the management of her cat’s diabetes by monitoring the animal’s glucose levels at home. What follows is a very concise and detailed discussion on the topic of monitoring diabetes in pets, including warning signs that a pet owner can watch for, a simple process for taking note and keeping track of your pet’s physical condition, and some basic instructions on  the proper way to check and manage your pet’s glucose levels should they be found to be in need of diabetes monitoring. Part 1 of this discussion concludes with some suggestions for pet glucose monitoring devices.

“Monitoring diabetes is critical to determining your pet’s proper insulin dose. To a large extent, monitoring can be done at home and it is possible to save a great deal of money by doing so.”

This is an interesting and enlightening article indeed for all pet owners; we can’t wait for Part 2!

Go here to read entire article: Dr. Gary’s Pet Diabetes Monitoring, Part 1 | Dr. Gary Edelson, DVM

What a great question to pose to pet lovers everywhere! This week’s newsletter answers this and many other questions about finding the best treats for our canine and feline friends. Dr. Edelson points out that although there are literally hundreds of pet treats on the market today (with more to come, no doubt!) there’s simply no real way to know for sure whether a treat is good for your pet or not until after they’ve tried it. He then goes on to offer some essential features to look for when choosing just the right treats for your pet, and even gives some great recommendations for those who have pets with diabetes. The article then closes with a Pet Health Tip of The Month. Great information here that your furry friends are sure to appreciate!

Go here to read entire article: Are Your Pet’s Treats Treating Your Pet Well? | Dr. Gary Edelson, DVM