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 | Diabetes Mellitus Overview Because diabetes mellitus most commonly occurs in older patients the signs are easily overlooked. |
 | Diabetes Mellitus in Cats Diabetes mellitus is a common condition in people and relatively common in cats as well. |
 | Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs Even though diabetes is a common human disease, our four-legged friends can get diabetes, too. |
 | Hypoglycemia in Dogs Low blood sugar is not a disease itself; rather, it is a symptom of an underlying disease or problem. |
 | Dr. Ruth's Diabetes 101 Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial disease influenced by both inherited and environmental factors. |
Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism in Dogs and Cats
 | Hyperthyroidism in Cats It occurs when the thyroid glands, located in your cat’s neck, produce an excess of thyroid hormone. |
 | Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism in Dogs Thyroid disorders are more common in middle aged and older dogs. |
 | Hypothyroidism in Dogs What should you keep an eye out for if you suspect your canine friend is hypothyoid? |
 | Acute Pancreatitis in Cats Cats instinctually hide the fact that they are sick, and cats with pancreatitis are no exception. |
 | Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs There are many suggested causes of pancreatitis including obesity, high-fat diets, liver disease, and toxins. |
 | Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs The introduction of a large amount of fatty food all at once can cause acute pancreatitis. |
 | Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs and Cats Pancreatic inflammation may also destroy the insulin producing cells—resulting in diabetes. |
 | Insulinoma in Dogs Both mixed breeds and pure breeds can be affected by this type of tumor. |
 | Pain Management During Surgery Surgery cannot possibly be 100% comfortable; fortunately, in the vast majority of cases, we can keep patients mostly pain-free. |
 | Aspirin Toxicity in Cats Aspirin is a drug that has many benefits for both pets and people; unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. |
 | Anesthesia and Your Dog There are always risks when any anesthetic agent is administered to a patient, regardless of the length of time the patient is anesthetized. |
 | Anesthesia and Your Cat Several safeguards are put into place to help reduce your cat’s risk during anesthesia. |
 | Preanesthetic Testing and Your Pet So what exactly is your veterinarian looking for during preanesthetic testing? |
 | My Pet's Perfectly Healthy! Why Should I See my Veterinarian? It’s actually really important to have your pet examined, blood work and all, at least once a year. |
 | Five Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian To optimize your pet’s next routine appointment, make sure you ask your veterinarian these 5 questions! |
 | Why Should You Take a Seemingly Healthy Pet to the Vet? There are early warning systems in pets but they are subtle. Certainly one is age. |
 | Paging Dr. Google? Not So Fast. A search of Google for “Pet Health” turned up nearly 350 million hits in just 2.5 seconds. |