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Feline Diabetes Part 4: How do I give my cat insulin injections at home?

You will want to start by being sure you have the correct insulin syringes for your cat. There are 2 different types of insulin syringes available – U-40 and U-100 syringes. Each has it’s own benefits, but are only useful with the correct insulin.         Check your...

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Your Pet’s Physical Exam: The Series by Dr. Brenda Gough

What’s in a check up? Yes there’s just too much to tell in one blog, so I’m going to spread this out a bit! The physical examination may take what feels like just minutes, but there’s a TON of information that we are getting from that ‘once-over’. It’s so much more than...

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Blood Glucose Curves – What Are They And How Are They Done? By: Kathy Raepple (Diabetes Series Part 5)

When your cat is first diagnosed as diabetic, your veterinarian will discuss doing a blood glucose curve on him.  This can be done either in the clinic; or, if you are comfortable, in your home.  Most cats will have a slightly elevated blood glucose reading at the veterinary clinic due...

Veterinarian examining a cat

Physical Exam Series: THE ABDOMEN Author: Dr. Brenda Gough

Wow!  There’s a lot of stuff in there….. I’m sure it looks like I’m just squishing their belly.  There’s a whole lot of things I’m doing while I’m palpating an abdomen. The abdomen contains many very important organs.   There’s the liver, the gallbladder,  the spleen, the kidneys, the adrenal glands,...