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

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

"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 include: • 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