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Like humans, cats can develop diabetes, but if feline diabetes is carefully monitored—which is possible with a dedicated owner and a good veterinarian—it isn’t nearly as dangerous as diabetes can be for human patients.
Here’s everything you need to know about feline diabetes in order to protect your cat:
Symptoms
When a cat’s body has either stopped responding to its own insulin or has stopped producing enough of it, it can’t properly digest food, so it eats more. The extra food does no good, because the cat still can’t digest it—so the animal loses weight. Unused sugar circles through the bloodstream, making the cat thirsty, so it drinks more often and urinates more often. If you see these symptoms in your cat, then take it to the animal hospital immediately.
Control
Your veterinarian will set a dosage of insulin for your cat, which you will then either inject or give to your cat in pill form. Insulin shots are usually given twice a day, and must be injected beneath the skin. In addition to insulin injections or pills, diet is also very important for diabetic cats. As with humans, obesity increases the risk and sometimes the severity of diabetes, so your cat will probably be placed on some sort of weight control. Even if your cat isn’t overweight, you still don’t want unstable blood sugar levels, which means that meals have to be given at regular, regulated times.
If you have a diabetic cat or are afraid that your cat may have become diabetic, then you should consult with Hudson Veterinary Hospital. Hudson Veterinary Hospital is a great animal hospital staffed by talented veterinarians who can help your cat. We even offer prescription dog and cat food for diabetic animals and low-cost spaying and neutering and pet grooming. For more information, call (914) 502-2523 today.
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Outdoor cats generally wear down their nails by climbing walls and trees or scratching to mark their territory. Indoor cats, however, have no effective method of wearing down their nails, which are constantly growing. Scratching posts may help, but ultimately your cat will need its nails trimmed. This is because an untrimmed nail can become ingrown and painful or infected; it can also get caught on something and rip down to the toe. Either way, untrimmed nails can cause serious problems for your cat.
It’s important to keep your cat’s nails trimmed, but doing so yourself can be unpleasant for both you and your pet. To avoid this, have it done during your cat’s pet grooming sessions at Hudson Veterinary Hospital. Hudson Veterinary Hospital is a great animal hospital that offers pet grooming, pet boarding, low-cost spaying and neutering, and prescription dog and cat food. For more information, call (914) 502-2523 today.
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Would you like to learn more about the differences between the dog breeds, or any other of the topics explored in our recent blogs? Read through the following links to learn more.
If you have any remaining questions about the health of your pet, contact the staff at Hudson Veterinary Hospital—we are happy to answer your questions. Call us at (914) 502-2523.
- Learn more about which breed of dog is right for you from the Dog Breed Selector posted on the Animal Planet website.
- The American Kennel Club also provides some great information about the various dog breeds.
- Cesar Millan’s website may be helpful in learning some great dog training techniques.
- This article from WebMD.com provides an overview of how dogs learn and the benefits of obedience training.
- This ASPCA article describes the basics on general dog care.
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For the second year in a row, Dr. Paul Klainbard has been selected as one of Westchester Magazine’s Top Vets based on per-review surveys from local veterinarians and specialists in the field.
Be sure to congratulate Dr. Klainbard online, or when you see him, for this remarkable achievement. He has earned every bit of it and we are all very proud of this honor from our community.
The Hudson Veterinary Hospital has kept Ossining's pets cared for and healthy for more than 20 years, under the watchful eyes of Drs. Zeitz and Klainbard, who have owned the business since 1997. Services offered include medication compounding, diagnostic and therapeutic services, surgical services, anesthesia and radiology.
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Having a canine friend is a rewarding experience that provides you with unconditional affection, loyalty, and playfulness. Adopting a dog, however, is a long-term commitment that involves a large amount of dedication. To build the best possible relationship with your dog and to keep you both happy and healthy, you must teach him or her the important lessons of living in your home and community.
You will find that training your dog is both an extremely beneficial and vitally important part of your lives together. Read on to learn why it is so important to train your new dog.
- Your Safety. A well-trained dog will be a happier member of the family. Through training your dog, you build a bond of mutual trust. Without this trust, your dog may not have confidence in you or your family, which may lead to unsafe and destructive behaviors.
- Your Dog’s Safety. If your dog is well trained and heeds your voice commands, many potentially dangerous situations can be avoided. If your trained dog were to slip out of its leash to chase another dog or cat, you could safely call it back and keep it from running into traffic or engaging in a confrontation with another animal.
- Others’ Safety. Without the proper restrictions and training, a dog may jump, bark, or bite strangers. They may chase and confront other dogs, possibly harming them or their owners in the process. A well-behaved dog is safe in a crowd and receives more positive attention from passersby.
Dogs are extremely intelligent and are usually eager to learn. If you have trouble training your dog and are looking for more advice, consult Hudson Veterinary Hospital. We are dedicated to providing the best medical care for our patients and providing each owner with our personal attention. Contact us at (914) 502-2523 or visit our website to learn more about our services.
