When your veterinarian diagnoses your beloved pet with diabetes mellitus, it can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, you’re learning about insulin injections, dietary changes, and glucose monitoring. Among the most valuable tools in your diabetes management toolkit is the glucose curve—a systematic way to track your pet’s blood sugar levels throughout the …
As cats enter their senior years, it is not uncommon for them to develop thyroid-related disorders, particularly hyperthyroidism. This condition, which is caused by an overactive thyroid gland, is one of the most frequently diagnosed endocrine disorders in aging felines. On the other hand, hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is …
We’ve written a few articles to explain our Pet Diabetes Tracker that is in addition to our overview article Pet Diabetes Tracker: Your Digital Companion for Feline Diabetes Management. We’re going to explain each section of the Pet Diabetes Tracker page for more detailed understanding. We started with Pet Diabetes …
We’ve written a few articles to explain our Pet Diabetes Tracker that is in addition to our overview article Pet Diabetes Tracker: Your Digital Companion for Pet Diabetes Management. We’re going to explain each section of the pet diabetes tracker page for more detailed understanding. We’re starting with the actual …
Managing feline diabetes requires careful monitoring and consistent record-keeping. The Pet Diabetes Tracker is a comprehensive digital tool designed specifically for pet owners dealing with feline diabetes. Born from our personal experience with our diabetic pets, Zippy and Bentley, this tracker helps you maintain detailed records of your pet’s glucose …
Having to rehome your cat can be a very depressing experience. Making the decision to rehome a beloved pet is one of the most difficult choices a pet owner can face. Whether it’s due to a long-distance move, medical issues, financial hardship, or other life changes, the emotional weight of …
We’ve come up with this comprehensive Feline Diabetes guide to help others manage their cat’s feline diabetes. We are not experts or veterinarians. We have had two cats that have been diagnosed with Feline Diabetes. Zipper (Zippy) was diagnosed with Feline Diabetes and after about a year of managing his …
A Surprise Addition to the Family In September of 2022, Bentley entered our lives in an unexpected way. At the time, we weren’t planning on adding a new cat to our family, but fate had other plans. Bentley’s journey to us was complicated, filled with multiple homes and a lengthy …
Back in action seemed appropriate as time can fly when your caring for feline seniors. It’s been a while since We’ve posted anything new on this blog, but we’ve been busy taking care of the seniors in our lives. As you may know, senior cats can be a handful, and …
Psychogenic Alopecia is kind of like “over grooming”. We’ve heard it called psychological baldness as well. A cat that has this condition will lick their fur or bathe incessantly, and in turn this could lead to loss of fur and then skin inflammation. If a cat experiences an abnormal amount …
Feline diabetes is a condition that requires diligent management to ensure a cat’s health and well-being. When our cat Zipper first was diagnosed with Feline Diabetes, there were two primary approaches to regulating his blood glucose level: loose regulation and tight regulation. Loose regulation involves administering a fixed insulin dose …
Looking for our Senior Dog Age Calculator? The age at which a dog is considered a senior varies depending on the size and breed of the dog. In general, small dogs are considered seniors at 10-12 years old, medium-sized dogs at 8-9 years old, large dogs at 6-7 years old, …
Caring for an aging feline companion through surgery requires careful attention, understanding, and preparation. Senior cats, typically those over 10 years old, face unique challenges when undergoing surgical procedures, making it essential for their human caregivers to provide specialized support both before and after the operation. The weeks leading up …
Maintaining a clean litterbox is crucial for your cat’s health and happiness. Cats are naturally clean animals, and a dirty litterbox can lead to unwanted behaviors like refusing to use the box or eliminating outside of it. This guide covers everything you need to know about keeping your cat’s litterbox …
Anyone who has watched a pair of bonded cats knows the truth: love doesn’t mean always getting along. Belle and Paws, like many sibling cats, share a relationship that’s a fascinating blend of deep connection and occasional, spectacular disagreement. It can be a constant negotiation of personal space, resources, and …
