Pet Cancer Awareness Month & Pet Diabetes Month

Pet Cancer accounts for nearly half of disease- related pet deaths every year, and is the leading cause of death in older cats and dogs. However, cancer is also one of the most treatable diseases, unlike heart or kidney failure. There have been amazing advances in the treatment of pet cancers that can improve your pet's life for many years. The causes of cancer are largely unknown; however certain breeds do tend to get some types of cancers more often than other breeds. Treatment options will depend upon the type of cancer, as well as the grade and stage. Just like in humans, treatments can include chemotherapy, surgery and radiation.

Pets can also suffer from diabetes mellitus (or diabetes) just like their humans. Diabetes is a condition that affects the concentration of glucose (sugar) in your pet's blood. Diabetes results when your pet's body makes too little insulin, or doesn't process insulin properly. Insulin deficiency results in an increased level of glucose in the blood.

Signs of diabetes include:

• Increased thirst and urination 
• Increased appetite and weigh loss 

Treatment options can include regulating the diet as well as giving insulin injections. Well managed diabetic dogs and cats can live a normal and happy life.


Contact the Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital Team today with any questions you may have 203-438-8878.