title: Home management of cats and dogs with diabetes mellitus. Common questions asked by veterinarians and clients.
abstract: Home management of the insulin-dependent diabetic pet can be confusing and frustrating for many pet owners. This article addresses many of the common concerns of pet owners, as well as issues of interest for the veterinarian regarding insulin therapy and client communication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Plotnick
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Greco
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D007328:Insulin / Q000592:standards / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin