Emergencies and safety
These are the pages to open when something looks wrong. If your pet is unwell, collapsed or having a seizure, contact a vet straight away rather than reading on.
Guides on emergencies and safety
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Diabetic pet emergencies: when to call the vet urgently
The situations where a diabetic dog or cat needs urgent veterinary attention, low blood sugar, ketoacidosis, collapse, vomiting and refusing food.
3 min read
Low blood sugar in diabetic dogs and cats: signs and what to do
Low blood sugar is the most urgent risk for a diabetic pet. Learn the warning signs, exactly what to do, and how to prevent it.
3 min read
Ketones in Diabetic Dogs and Cats: Why They Matter
What ketones mean in diabetic dogs and cats, how ketoacidosis develops, and why some cats can be seriously unwell despite a normal glucose reading.
3 min read
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