Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that can affect dogs or cats of any age, although it is more common in middle-aged and older pets. Following a diabetes diagnosis made by one of our vets your pet can enter our dedicated Diabetes Program, designed to deliver the very best in veterinary care.
Diabetes develops when the body cannot make enough insulin or cannot use it properly. Sugar builds up in the blood and passes into the urine and this constant high blood sugar damages your pets heart, kidneys, eyes, and liver, eventually becoming fatal.
Classical signs of diabetes
Drinking and urinating more than usual
Eating more but still losing weight
Feeling flat or tired
In cats, sometimes weakness in the back legs
If you notice these changes in your pet, the first step is always to book a general consultation with one of our vets. This helps us rule out other conditions such as kidney disease, thyroid problems or Cushing’s, before confirming diabetes.
To understand more about our clinic’s diabetes program including an detailed explanation on diabetes in dogs, how it is treated, and what you can expect when caring for a dog, access our free guide below.
Forth Valley Vet Clinic Diabetes Program
Once a diagnosis is made, your pet can enter our dedicated Diabetes Program, designed to deliver the very best in veterinary care. This program provides:
A low stress treatment option: Many pets can start with once-daily insulin via a modern insulin pen, often reducing needle moments. This is a big change from twice daily injections we used to always recommend.
Flexibility: Meal times don’t always need to be tied to injection times, making daily routines easier for families.
Precision dosing: Pen devices allow very small, accurate doses, helping smooth out daily blood glucose “wobbles.”
Home monitoring: A small glucose sensor lets us track real trends from home, reducing the need for repeated long clinic day visits.
Partnership care: Extended diabetes consults give you time to ask questions and ensure you feel confident managing your pet at home. We start and complete your pet’s diabetes control journey with a thorough 45 minute consultation at each end!. We’re here for you, every step of the way, until your pet is into their diabetes-controlled phase.
This approach mirrors cutting-edge human diabetes care bringing best-practice medicine into veterinary care here on the North West Coast.
