Diabetes Insipidus: The 'Other' Type of Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus or 'sugar diabetes' is the type of diabetes most of us are familiar with. But there's another form of the disease called diabetes insipidus, or 'water diabetes.'
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
House Soiling: A Sign of the 'Other' Diabetes?
If your well-trained cat suddenly begins soiling outside her box, or shows signs of dehydration or poor coat condition, she may have this largely unknown form of diabetes. While different from the much more common 'sugar' diabetes, 'water' diabetes shares some of its symptoms.
The 5 Stages of Puppyhood and What to Expect From Each
New puppy parents often have questions about how their little one will grow, develop and learn. Here are some important guidelines to help you know what to expect at each stage and beyond. When is a puppy no longer considered a puppy?
'If You Think Dogs Don't Have Empathy, Come Meet Bentley!'
When this dog's mom was sick, he was so worried that he wouldn't eat, sleep or leave her door.
Just Sniffing This Poisonous Plant Could Be Deadly to Your Pet
Your pet doesn't even have to ingest it - just drinking the water from the vase or touching their nose to the pollen could be enough to kill them IF it's one of these 12 poisonous plants. If you're not 100% sure you could recognize all 12, take the time now before it's too late.
Adding Another Feline to Your Household? Here's What I Recommend
Cats don't tend to fit into 'the more, the merrier' category when it comes to cohabitating. It's very important to properly introduce your new member of the family into your home to avoid negative effects on their behavior, or health.
Injured Dog Holds Woman's Hand on the Way to the Vet
Everyone on staff at the veterinarian's office fell in love with this gentle, abandoned dog.
8 Unexpected Signs of Aging
Physical changes aren't the only sign your pet is getting older. Many pet owners don't expect these changes, and may mistake them for deliberate disobedience or aggression when they begin to appear. Ten ways to enhance your aging pet's quality of life.
Why Your Dog's Frailty Matters More Than You Think
Frailty is a complex syndrome of aging that involves physical, mental and emotional changes, and as such, it's a much more precise indicator of the body's condition and overall health than a dog's age by itself.
