{"id":346,"date":"2023-07-26T05:43:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T12:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2023-07-12T05:46:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T12:46:02","slug":"understanding-and-managing-chronic-pet-illnesses-like-diabetes-or-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/understanding-and-managing-chronic-pet-illnesses-like-diabetes-or-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding and Managing Chronic Pet Illnesses Like Diabetes or Arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When your pup or kitty struggles with chronic pet illnesses, you probably want to do everything you can to make them feel comfortable. But managing chronic pet illnesses can be tough. Our team at MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital<\/a> is here to provide veterinary care for chronic diseases like arthritis and diabetes in pets. We\u2019d like to offer some tips to help you understand and manage these conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chronic Pet Illnesses 101 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to chronic illnesses in pets, our furry friends struggle with some of the same conditions we do. Arthritis and diabetes top the list of conditions that can make our lives difficult as we age. The same is true for our pawsome pals! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your pet might also struggle with allergies<\/a>, kidney disease, and liver disease. Understanding the symptoms of these conditions can help you keep a close eye on your pet\u2019s health. Let\u2019s take a closer look at two of the more common chronic pet illnesses: diabetes and arthritis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosing and Treating Pet Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diabetes affects your pet\u2019s ability to process sugar. Without treatment, it can lead to eye, kidney, and skin problems and can even be fatal. Thankfully, treatment makes a big difference. For diabetes in pets, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recommends<\/a> looking out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n