Publications by authors named "Sara L Ford"
Objective: To investigate an association between pancreatitis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats.
Animals: 154 client-owned cats: 77 cats with pancreatitis and 77 control cats with no evidence of pancreatitis.
Methods: Retrospective record review from October 1, 2017, to October 1, 2022, including cats with gastrointestinal clinical signs, pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (PLI) ≥ 8.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated detemir as a treatment option for diabetic dogs that had poor control on intermediate-acting insulins.
- Seven insulin-treated diabetic dogs underwent a retrospective pilot study with glycemia monitored by owners and dosage adjustments as needed over at least three months.
- Results showed that detemir significantly improved blood glucose levels compared to intermediate-acting insulins, and no instances of clinical hypoglycemia occurred during its use, suggesting it is a viable alternative treatment for diabetic dogs with comorbid conditions.
Practical use of home blood glucose monitoring in feline diabetics.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract
March 2013
With the use of handheld glucometers, most owners are able to regularly monitor their cat's blood glucose at home. The data generated from this protocol can be used by the clinician to better tailor insulin therapy to the patient. Along with improvements in long-acting insulin, and available low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets for cats, home blood glucose monitoring (home monitoring) allows for safe, intensive insulin therapy, which results in tighter glycemic control and improved case outcome, often including remission of the diabetic state.
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