Even though diabetes is treatable, pet owners are asked to do a lot to manage their pet’s disease, making communication with the veterinary team essential, writes David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM. He shares six ways you can help your clients manage their insulin-challenged pets.
Source: DVM 360, November 18, 2018. Link.
- Explain the goals of therapy for diabetic pets.
- Go for broke on remission when you first diagnose a cat.
- Shake the snot out of your Vetsulin.
- Use home monitoring.
- Get clients to tell you the truth about what they’re feeding.
- Don’t ever talk to clients on the phone.