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- Diabetes Increasing in Cats and Dogs
The obesity epidemic isn’t sparing companion animals – they’re getting fatter, and the added weight has led to more diabetes. A report from a national chain of 770 animal hospitals shows that since 2006, the incidence of diabetes has increased 32 percent in dogs and 16 percent in cats. Dogs are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Treatment consists of daily insulin shots and a special diet. The breeds at greatest risk are bichon frise, cairn terrier, dachshund, keeshond, miniature poodle and puli. Cats – particularly fat cats – are prone to type 2 diabetes; their bodies produce insulin but don’t respond to it normally. Treatment is weight loss and insulin shots. Among cats, the breeds at highest risk are Maine coon, Russian blue and Siamese. Researchers estimated the increased risks by examining data from 2.5 million dogs and cats cared for in the chain’s hospitals. For both types of diabetes, symptoms in dogs and cats are excessive urination, increased thirst and weight loss despite a healthy appetite. - What’s Your Favorite Morning Beverage? (Poll)
Recent studies have shown that coffee may have anticancer effects. However, if you’re not a coffee drinker, I wouldn’t start; caffeine can trigger anxiety, insomnia and even digestive and urinary problems. Instead, focus on the dietary and other lifestyle measures that can influence the risks of all types of cancer.
Do you drink coffee every morning? If not, what morning beverage gets you up and going?
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Originally posted 2011-08-25 17:32:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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