Cold Spring Animal Clinic LLC

Looking for a club for your canines!? Join the 365 days of protection club!
Bravecto Quantum is a one year injection for protection against fleas and ticks!! Having your pets on flea and tick prevention year round is very important. Even during the winter time your pets are still able to pick up fleas. Call our clinic today to get more information on the Bravecto Quantum and set your canine up with an appointment!

Disease topic of the week : Diabetes

Diabetes occurs in pets when their body cannot use sugar the way it should. Glucose- is the main source of energy for the body’s cells, the levels of glucose in the blood are primarily controlled by a hormone called insulin.
If there is not enough insulin (or if the body is unable to use the insulin) glucose accumulates in high levels in the blood- a condition called hyperglycemia. When the glucose reaches a certain lever it overflows into the urine which is a condition called glucosuria and it pulls large volumes of water with it. Because of this you will notice an increase in urination and water consumption.
In diabetic pets not enough glucose gets transported into the body’s cells, in result the cells don’t have enough energy to function not ally and body tissues become starved for energy . Thus state of metabolic “starvation” causes thr body to break down fat and muscle tissue - resulting with weight loss often seen in diabetic pets
Your vet will diagnose diabetes by doing a blood draw & testing your pets urine. Treatment usually requires frequent glucose checks , daily insulin injections, dietary modifications and prescription food.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this with your pet- give our clinic a call and we can get your pet scheduled with one of our vets😊🐾