Help for your slipping dog
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes in dogs is a fairly common diagnosis, but that doesn’t make it any less overwhelming for dog parents. That’s why integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby created this ultimate guide to canine diabetes. By the end of this article, you’ll have a complete picture of the types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prognosis for diabetes in dogs.
Diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs (i.e. DKA in dogs) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus. To help dog parents recognize and understand DKA, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs.
When your diabetic dog won’t eat, it is natural to become worried and to wonder what you should do next. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby provides an easy-to-follow framework for discovering what might be dampening your senior diabetic dog’s appetite. Plus, she offers some practical guidance about how to get your pup eating again, and when to call the veterinarian.
Noticing increased thirst in dogs can be concerning for many dog parents. It is easy to wonder if this is just a variation of normal or a sign something is wrong. To help answer those questions, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to know if your dog is drinking too much water and discusses five common causes of increased thirst.
