CANINE DIABETES HANDBOOK

About the Book

Diabetes has become one of the most common serious medical problems in dogs. I completely understand your dilemma as an owner of a diabetic dog, as one of my dogs has been diabetic for seven years. Unfortunately, diabetes is a very complex disease, and it requires lifetime medication to control the diabetes. Complications are common, and every dog affected with diabetes will require careful and consistent care in order to minimize the complications. The owner of a diabetic dog must be proactive and understand the disease process as well as being the primary care provider. Most diabetic dogs can continue to lead nearly normal lives, but the diabetes cannot be ignored. This handbook will explain canine diabetes, the complications of diabetes, and the treatments available. It will provide a resource of information regarding pitfalls of treatments, reasons for treatment failures, and solutions for diabetic problems.

About the Author

Dr. Lavach is a well known veterinary ophthalmologist. He had several years of general veterinary experience prior to becoming a veterinary ophthalmologist. After becoming a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, he was an assistant professor at the University of Florida and, later, an associate professor at Colorado State University. He was elected to serve on the Board of Regents of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists for twelve years, and served as an officer and president of the organization. Dr. Lavach has written more than 100 publications, several textbook chapters, and authored or co-authored three textbooks. He is a distinguished speaker and provides continuing education to veterinarians. Dr. Lavach continues to practice, lecture, and he remains an active consultant to the ophthalmic medical industry.