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Five Genetic Diseases of Dachshunds
Dachshunds are prone to back problems, liver disease, obesity, eye problems, and cancer. Understanding these common diseases can help with prevention and treatment. -
The Importance of Taurine in Your Pet's Diet
Is your pet at risk for taurine deficiency? Do you know the dangers of low taurine? We've got the answers! -
Diabetes in Pets - Treatment Options
In my last blog I discussed the symptoms and diagnosis of diabetes in dogs and cats. Once your pet is diagnosed as diabetic, there are very few tr... -
Diabetes in Pets - Causes and Diagnosis
Diabetes mellitus has become a common malady that afflicts dogs and cats. I cringe when I see an obese dog or cat waddle into the clinic because I... -
Preventing and Treating Diabetes in Dogs and Cats
Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a condition that occurs when the body can not use glucose (a type of sugar) normally. Glucose is the main sour... -
It Always Comes Back to Food
I've spent the past few days at the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association conference, listening to some of the best holistic veterinar... -
They Proved What We Already Knew - Cats Eating Dry Food Are More Likely to Develop Diabetes
A study based in Sweden surveyed owners of over 6700 cats and found that 1,369 cats had diabetes at the beginning of the study. The study looked a... -
Diets for Diabetic Pets
Diabetes mellitis has, unfortunately, become a common diagnosis in veterinary medicine. Pets are being fed diets that are inappropriate, laden wit... -
Does Pet Food Cause Disease in Dogs and Cats?
According to a recent report posted by Banfield Pet Hospitals, they have documented an increase of almost 80% in cases of diabetes in dogs and cat...
