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Even dogs eating healthy diets can suffer from diabetes. As with diabetes in humans, sometimes a dog’s body’s stops producing enough insulin or the cells of a dog’s body are unable to use the insulin that is produced. When either condition occurs, the result is diabetes mellitus, which causes excessive thirst and urination and extreme hunger accompanied by weight loss. To stabilize sugar levels, insulin therapy is the treatment at the outset and is usually required for the life of the dog. Summary Diabetes mellitus is a disease that manifests as an inability of the animal’s body to use carbohydrates…

If you often find yourself reaching for the organic or natural foods in the grocery store you may consider feeding your pets natural or organic pet foods. As Natural and organic foods become more and more popular for us humans we see a lot more pet food labels claiming to be “All Natural” or “Organic” but are they really? The FDA defines “Natural” as free of artificial ingredients. Natural foods sound great when you first think about it but perhaps not. Many medications are derived from natural sources but not all natural medications are good for your pet. For example, some of…

From Bath time to nail clipping, keeping your pets well groomed is very important. Whether you take care of your dogs grooming or prefer to leave it up to the professionals it’s a key aspect of keeping your pets happy and healthy! Brushing Spending a few minutes a day running a brush through our pets hair is an excellent way not only to keep their coats looking in tip top shape but also a great time to bond. Brushing your pet’s fur isn’t only to remove tangles and mats but is a great way to remove dirt and dead hair…