Saturday, June 2, 2012

Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!

Are you in the market for some tickets to a fun time and some great games? Let me turn you on to Ticketamerica.com! They have many seats available for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins located in Minneapolis, MN.


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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Tickets Anyone???

Ticketamerica.com has concert, sports and theater tickets for the Murat Theater and for Dodger Stadium as well as the Cleveland Browns.


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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Primary and secondary symptoms of diabetes in cats and GlucoBalance.

Many times cats with poor diets such as only eating kibble will gain an excessive amount of weight which can lead to diabetes as well. Cats with this type of history that are on insulin should be monitored closely because often they will recover when their diet improves.
Obesity and a poor diet can lead to diabetes.
Male cats are more susceptible to diabetes and so are obese cats of either gender. Genetic predisposition is usually suspected to be behind this condition but steroids and other clinical conditions like a pancreas disease and steroidal drugs used for treating other diseases are also known to cause diabetes.

Diabetes is a metabolic disease where insufficient insulin production causes the blood sugar levels to rise. As the disease develops within the cat’s body, sugar is revealed in the urine as well. It is a complex disease and symptoms of diabetes in cats can remain concealed for a long time. Many times the disease is discovered when the cat’s blood is checked for another evident disease.

The pancreas in the cat’s body, situated close to the stomach, has two primary functions, that of releasing insulin and enzymes meant for digestion. Due to certain reasons, not yet firmly known to veterinarian science, the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient insulin necessary for the storage of glucose in the liver and the oxidation of sugar in cells.

In some cases tissues develop resistance to insulin and cannot make good use of the glucose which is necessary for building energy. Both the conditions lead to high sugar levels in the blood, a condition known as hyperglycemia.

Chronic hyperglycemia persists even on fasting and is a common characteristic of diabetes mellitus. Even if your cat has high blood sugar it is wrong to presume that it is suffering from diabetes. In certain cases stress and medication can cause a temporary condition of transient hyperglycemia.

Prognosis of diabetes is fair to good provided it is detected early. Knowledge of symptoms of diabetes in cats can enable owners to assess them and seek early medical assistance.

Primary Symptoms

* Polyuria: This is a primary symptom associated with diabetes in cats. It is a renal disorder characterized by large volumes of pale dilute urine.
* Polydipsia: It is the excessive thirst caused by diabetes or a kidney dysfunction. There is an apparent obsession with water and you may see your cat hanging around taps and faucets.
* Excessive weight loss or weight gain.
* Changes in appetite: The cat may start eating three times its normal diet or refuse to eat.

As the disease progresses, it can lead to poor hair coat, liver disease and frequent secondary bacterial infections.

Diabetes is a highly progressive disease and severe conditions may lead to diabetic neuropathy. It is caused by glucose toxicity and cell starvation which damages the myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves. The hind legs of the cat become weaker and the cat abandons its normal stance of standing on its toes. Instead the cat assumes a plantigrade stance, which is walking on the whole sole of feet like humans.

In quadrupeds this translates into walking on hocks. The cat may also have difficulty in walking and jumping and may need to sit down after a few steps. Weak legs can be caused by other conditions as well. Before assuming neuropathy it is advisable to consult a veterinarian first.

Diabetes is also associated with acidosis, abnormally high acidity of the blood and other body tissues leading to accumulation of ketone bodies. This may lead to a dangerous condition called ketoacidosis. Such a condition may cause refusal of food, vomiting, diarrhea and respiratory problems. Ketoacidosis is extremely dangerous and should be attended to immediately. Left untreated it ultimately leads to death of the animal. 




























 
If they do recover and you are not testing the glucose level in the blood prior to the insulin injection you may unwittingly drop the sugar level too low which can result in seizures. You should always have honey or karo syrup on hand in case this happens. Use a popsickle stick or a spoon with just a small amount of honey or syrup on it and rub it on the gums of the seizing animal. Do not use your fingers as you may get bitten. An animal that is seizing does not have control of what it is doing so they will not be intentionally biting. The honey or syrup will be absorbed through the gums.
 
If this occurs make sure you contact your veterinarian ASAP for further testing and instruction because low blood sugar is actually even more dangerous to your cat than high blood sugar. Some cats are also difficult to regulate. This condition is called brittle. It may require several attempts before you get the correct dosage and even then these cats can do well on a dosage for a long time and then become brittle again. This is not the norm though so don't be too worried. But its better to be prepared and that's why I mention it.
 
Whatever the case, there is a product that may prove helpful to your animal if they are having problems with their blood sugar levels. There are many pet owners who have had a great deal of success using
GlucoBalance.  I strongly recommend that you give it a try it could be the answer your looking for!  
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