Dogs, Diet, & Disease: An Owner's Guide to Diabetes Mellitus, Pancreatitis, Cushing's Disease, & More

by Caroline D. Levin

"Dogs, Diet, and Disease" delves into some of today's most troubling canine illnesses, including diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, Cushing disease, hypothyroidism, liver disease, and kidney degeneration. Levin takes an indepth look at the factors that cause canine illness, examines options for treatment, and provides detailed instructions on how to feed and care for chronically ill dogs. Topics
• Normal canine metabolism and digestion
• Easy-to-understand explanations of the disease processes
• Concepts of autoimmune disease
• Commercial diets, home-cooked diets, and fresh food diets
• Digestive enzymes and other nutritional aides
• How to care for Cushinoid dogs
• Giving insulin injections and home blood glucose testing
• Related ophthalmic diseases and treatment
• Urinary tract disease, infection and incontinence
• Liver, thyroid, and dental issues
• Emotional support for owners

180 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2001

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I would have known and purchased this book right away after having our dog diagnosed with diabetes. Really good information is provided so you can start figuring out what questions to ask and to determine if your vet is the right fit for your dog's treatment and care. I think if I would have had this book, our dog would not have suffered as many complications and so quickly. It has been a handy reference too now, especially on a low blood sugar day...helps you navigate as confidently as you can and not panic.

[Cindy Hultberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has been very helpful for my old pug with Cushing's :(