ABSTRACT: Although the aetiology of diabetes mellitus is different for dogs and cats, both species will benefit from several specific dietary adaptations which can positively affect postprandial hyperglycaemia. This article gives the latest dietary recommendations which help to successfully stabilise and maintain our growing population of diabetic pets.

Author

Clare Hemmings

Clare Hemmings qualified as a VN in 1995 and worked at a multidiscipline referral centre. Although no longer on the register, she keeps up to date and passed the Certificate in Canine and Feline Veterinary Health Nutrition with distinction. In 2003, Clare won Pet Health Counsellor of the Year for work with arthritic patients and joined ROYAL CANINR in 2004. She has had articles published in Vet Times, VN Times, Your Cat, Dogs Today and various other veterinary and pet publications. Her current role at Royal Canin lies within Scientific Communications department. Clare has a curly crossbreed called Chess and two children aged 10 and 12.

Email: clare.hemmings@royalcanin.com

Keywords: Clinical, Nutrition, Diabetes

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 33 (04) • April 2018 pp111-113

To gain access to this article, select one of the links below:

I am a BVNA member

I am accessing through my Institute

I am paying to gain access to this article