Comments for Sit and Stay http://sitandstay.banfield.net Sit and Stay Blog Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:10:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0-RC3 Comment on Denise Elliott, DVM by banfield http://sitandstay.banfield.net/denise-elliott-dvm/comment-page-1/#comment-1871 banfield Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:10:53 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?page_id=358#comment-1871 First, thank you for adopting an older dog and giving him a loving, caring home! Most dogs that have diabetes mellitus can indeed stay on their original diet – provided it is good quality, complete and balanced nutritionally. It does not matter where it is purchased. What is important is that we are consistent in the feeding schedule, the amount we feed, the time of the day we feed, the number of meals we provide, and the timing of the insulin injections, type and number of insulin injections per day. It is also important that we are also consistent with the exercise program, the number and lengths of walks etc. For many dogs with diabetes mellitus, we can achieve good control of their diabetes using these techniques. There are some cases, however, where for any number of reasons we simply cannot keep their blood glucose level within an acceptable range, and their diabetes remains poorly controlled with continued clinical signs such appetite, body weight loss, drinking lots of water, and urinating excessively. In these cases, we often find that by switching their diet to a therapeutic format that has nutrient and ingredient alterations designed to provide low levels of slowly digested carbohydrates can help obtain better diabetic control in those pets. First, thank you for adopting an older dog and giving him a loving, caring home! Most dogs that have diabetes mellitus can indeed stay on their original diet – provided it is good quality, complete and balanced nutritionally. It does not matter where it is purchased. What is important is that we are consistent in the feeding schedule, the amount we feed, the time of the day we feed, the number of meals we provide, and the timing of the insulin injections, type and number of insulin injections per day. It is also important that we are also consistent with the exercise program, the number and lengths of walks etc. For many dogs with diabetes mellitus, we can achieve good control of their diabetes using these techniques. There are some cases, however, where for any number of reasons we simply cannot keep their blood glucose level within an acceptable range, and their diabetes remains poorly controlled with continued clinical signs such appetite, body weight loss, drinking lots of water, and urinating excessively. In these cases, we often find that by switching their diet to a therapeutic format that has nutrient and ingredient alterations designed to provide low levels of slowly digested carbohydrates can help obtain better diabetic control in those pets.

]]> Comment on Denise Elliott, DVM by Jan Wood http://sitandstay.banfield.net/denise-elliott-dvm/comment-page-1/#comment-1868 Jan Wood Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:04:26 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?page_id=358#comment-1868 Can a diabetic dog be fed a quality food that does not have to be purchased through a vet? We adopted him two years ago as a senior blind dog and he developed diabetes about a year ago. He is a miniature poodle and has no difficulties with digestion. He has recently had his eyes removed and has recovered well from the surgery. Can a diabetic dog be fed a quality food that does not have to be purchased through a vet? We adopted him two years ago as a senior blind dog and he developed diabetes about a year ago. He is a miniature poodle and has no difficulties with digestion. He has recently had his eyes removed and has recovered well from the surgery.

]]> Comment on What Do I Do if My Cats Are Aggressive to Each Other? by banfield http://sitandstay.banfield.net/2011/03/29/what-do-i-do-if-my-cats-are-aggressive-to-each-other/comment-page-1/#comment-1716 banfield Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:07:34 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?p=660#comment-1716 I would recommend that Bubbles be seen by a vet to find the cause of vomiting, as well as partner with the owner to start an appropriate treatment plan. Vomiting itself is not a disease, it’s a symptom that can be caused by anything from hairballs to serious medical conditions. - Loni I would recommend that Bubbles be seen by a vet to find the cause of vomiting, as well as partner with the owner to start an appropriate treatment plan. Vomiting itself is not a disease, it’s a symptom that can be caused by anything from hairballs to serious medical conditions. – Loni

]]> Comment on What Do I Do if My Cats Are Aggressive to Each Other? by maria http://sitandstay.banfield.net/2011/03/29/what-do-i-do-if-my-cats-are-aggressive-to-each-other/comment-page-1/#comment-1658 maria Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:43:32 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?p=660#comment-1658 My cat Bubbles throws up a few times week. I've been told cats throw up due to hair balls, in addition she eats very little but is overweight, however, she is a very low keyed low activity cat compared to her lover Bootsy who is very active. We do have a vet check up next month but has anyone out there had to deal with this issue? How did you treat it? I have fed her food for sensitive stomach but it is hard to get her to eat from her bowl she goes over to his bowl. My cat Bubbles throws up a few times week. I’ve been told cats throw up due to hair balls, in addition she eats very little but is overweight, however, she is a very low keyed low activity cat compared to her lover Bootsy who is very active. We do have a vet check up next month but has anyone out there had to deal with this issue? How did you treat it? I have fed her food for sensitive stomach but it is hard to get her to eat from her bowl she goes over to his bowl.

]]> Comment on What Do I Do if My Cats Are Aggressive to Each Other? by banfield http://sitandstay.banfield.net/2011/03/29/what-do-i-do-if-my-cats-are-aggressive-to-each-other/comment-page-1/#comment-1653 banfield Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:21:28 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?p=660#comment-1653 If Vladimir has been examined and given a clean bill of health, I would say that this is a behavior issue. It’s tough to socialize cats when they get older, the critical socialization period is between 2-7 weeks of age. With that said, you may never be able to fully socialize him to several individuals, and he may never become affectionate toward strangers but you can introduce him to people fairly frequently. - Start with one person and let Vladimir make the first move. Never force a cat into a social situation. Use Feliway® defusers in your home. Feliway is thought to relax and calm cats in stressful situation by mimicking facial pheromones. - Offer tasty treats or his favorite toy when Vladimir offers the behavior you’re looking for. - Always praise Vladimir for correct behavior - High perches/cat trees placed in the room where the introduction takes place offers cats a safe place to observe the situation. It’s important to remember most of these guys are fearful, so go slowly and never force a meeting. Thanks, Loni If Vladimir has been examined and given a clean bill of health, I would say that this is a behavior issue. It’s tough to socialize cats when they get older, the critical socialization period is between 2-7 weeks of age. With that said, you may never be able to fully socialize him to several individuals, and he may never become affectionate toward strangers but you can introduce him to people fairly frequently.

- Start with one person and let Vladimir make the first move. Never force a cat into a social situation.
Use Feliway® defusers in your home. Feliway is thought to relax and calm cats in stressful situation by mimicking facial pheromones.
- Offer tasty treats or his favorite toy when Vladimir offers the behavior you’re looking for.
- Always praise Vladimir for correct behavior
- High perches/cat trees placed in the room where the introduction takes place offers cats a safe place to observe the situation.

It’s important to remember most of these guys are fearful, so go slowly and never force a meeting.

Thanks,
Loni

]]> Comment on What Do I Do if My Cats Are Aggressive to Each Other? by Sheila W. http://sitandstay.banfield.net/2011/03/29/what-do-i-do-if-my-cats-are-aggressive-to-each-other/comment-page-1/#comment-1649 Sheila W. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:00:42 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?p=660#comment-1649 Some of the behavior described is similar to what my cat Vladimir exhibits, but it's towards certain people. He's a sweetheart and pretty chilled out, until people he doesn't know approach him to pet him. He isn't quick to trust strangers (and I love that he doesn't, for safety reasons) but I don't want people afraid of him, either. How can I develop a happy medium? Some of the behavior described is similar to what my cat Vladimir exhibits, but it’s towards certain people. He’s a sweetheart and pretty chilled out, until people he doesn’t know approach him to pet him. He isn’t quick to trust strangers (and I love that he doesn’t, for safety reasons) but I don’t want people afraid of him, either. How can I develop a happy medium?

]]> Comment on Spring and Summer Exercise by Tawnia L. Shaw, DVM http://sitandstay.banfield.net/2011/03/23/spring-and-summer-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-1648 Tawnia L. Shaw, DVM Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:55:37 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?p=657#comment-1648 Thank you for an article that I can refer my clients to. I'm currently working with many pets that have gotten plumper over the winter and need to lean down. Thank you for an article that I can refer my clients to. I’m currently working with many pets that have gotten plumper over the winter and need to lean down.

]]> Comment on Household Poisons by banfield http://sitandstay.banfield.net/2011/01/26/household-poisons/comment-page-1/#comment-1616 banfield Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:21:12 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?p=629#comment-1616 The problem is with wild or exotic mushrooms and not the off the shelf, cultivated ones people eat. Dogs are usually poisoned in the same way people are from eating wild mushrooms growing in the yard. Spinach is not a significant concern although it does contain small amounts of oxalates which can sometimes cause GI upset if consumed in really large quantities. The problem is with wild or exotic mushrooms and not the off the shelf, cultivated ones people eat. Dogs are usually poisoned in the same way people are from eating wild mushrooms growing in the yard. Spinach is not a significant concern although it does contain small amounts of oxalates which can sometimes cause GI upset if consumed in really large quantities.

]]> Comment on Household Poisons by Deb Jones http://sitandstay.banfield.net/2011/01/26/household-poisons/comment-page-1/#comment-1609 Deb Jones Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:53:23 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?p=629#comment-1609 What are the problems with spinach and mushrooms? I've never heard those two before. My guys love spinach. What are the problems with spinach and mushrooms? I’ve never heard those two before. My guys love spinach.

]]> Comment on Separation Anxiety by Eddie Cintron http://sitandstay.banfield.net/2010/08/03/separation-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1603 Eddie Cintron Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:19:58 +0000 http://sitandstay.banfield.net/?p=543#comment-1603 I was able to deal with the separation anxiety by what you indicated leaving the TV on,leaving toys and I leave him a treat like some peanut butter in a emty peanut butter container to keep him distracted from my departure, I sometimes will hide the treats so he can find them to keep him busy with pleanty of water. I was able to deal with the separation anxiety by what you indicated leaving the TV on,leaving toys and I leave him a treat like some peanut butter in a emty peanut butter container to keep him distracted from my departure, I sometimes will hide the treats so he can find them to keep him busy with pleanty of water.

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