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Insulinoma in Dogs – When Too Much of a Good Thing Isn’t Good

2017-09-11 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve previously published information about diabetes mellitus in dogs, including details about how to treat this disease. What if a dog or cat had too much insulin instead of too little? This is a serious condition called insulinoma. This week I’ve dedicated time to sharing some helpful tidbits about this problem. Happy reading! Insulinoma – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ataxia, beta cells, computed tomography, corticosteroid, CT, diazoxide, euglycemia, exercise, glucocorticoids, glucose, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, insulin, islets of langerhans, octreotide, Palladia, pancreas, pancreatectomy, radiography, scintigraphy, seizures, sonography, staging, steroids, toceranib, tyrosine kinase

Rescue Inhaler Intoxication – Don’t Let Your Pet Inhale!

2016-10-03 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve just returned from a week in Cartagena, Colombia where I had the privilege of presenting several lectures at the 41st World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress. As I was hurriedly maneuvering through the airport, I saw a young woman use an inhaler after she had clearly run to her destination. Readers of this blog … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: Albuterol, anxiety, diazepam, dyspnea, glucose, hyperactivity, inhaler, intoxication, lidocaine, metoprolol, panting, potassium, propranolol, rescue, restlessness, salbutamol, seizures, tachycardia, tremors, vomiting, VPC

Xylitol Intoxication in Dogs – A Not-So-Sweet Problem

2016-05-30 by CriticalCareDVM

Sugar has essentially become taboo in many kitchens around the world. This altered culinary mindset has resulted in the incorporation of different non-sugar sweeteners in various recipes. These non-sugar alternatives often contain fewer calories and/or are lower on the glycemic index than pure cane sugar. One of these non-sugar sweeteners, xylitol, has become quite popular … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acute liver failure, coagulopathy, dextrose, glucose, granules, hypoglycemia, insulin, mouthwash, peanut butter, sugarless gum, toothpaste, xylitol

Low Blood Sugar in Dogs & Cats – Figuring Out Hypoglycemia

2016-01-11 by CriticalCareDVM

Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, is a relatively common biochemical abnormality documented in sick dogs and cats presented to the emergency room, as well as those hospitalized in Intensive Care Units for various illnesses. This week I spend some time discussing hypoglycemia so pet parents can be aware of this potential health issue. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: Addison's disease, AlphaTRAK, glucagon, glucometer, gluconeogenesis, glucose, glycogenolysis, hypoglycemia, insulinoma, Karo, maple, sepsis, sugar

Diabetes Mellitus: Part III – Monitoring & Insulin Handling

2015-03-30 by CriticalCareDVM

This week I present the third and final installment in our discussion about diabetes mellitus (DM). Previously we reviewed this disease as it relates to both dogs and cats. Now we will chat about proper handling of insulin and taking care of your diabetic pet at home. Diabetes Mellitus Issue #1: Proper insulin handling All insulins … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: AlphaTRAK, diabetes mellitus, glucose, hypoglycemia, insulin, monitoring

Diabetes Mellitus: Part II – Dogs

2015-03-23 by CriticalCareDVM

This week’s post is the second in a three-part series covering the topic of diabetes mellitus, and for this contribution I discuss this disease as it relates to dogs. In last week’s post, I reviewed diabetes in cats, and next week I will review insulin handling and how to perform at-home glucose monitoring in diabetic pets. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cataracts, diabetes mellitus, dog, glucose, glucosuria, hyperglycemia, insulin, pancreas

Diabetes Mellitus: Part I – Cats

2015-03-16 by CriticalCareDVM

This week’s post is the first in a three-part series about diabetes mellitus. In this first week, I discuss diabetes mellitus in cats. Next week I will review this disease as it pertains to our canine friends, and in the third and final week of the series, I will provide information about at-home glucose monitoring … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: diabetes mellitus, diet, glucose, glucosuria, hyperglycemia, insulin, pancreas, polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, weight loss

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