Pet Exams at Half Price with Glucose Check in November - National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month

Nov. 7, 2007 - PRLog -- MINSTER, OH--- "Pet diabetes is something people don't seem to be aware of, yet the symptoms and complications are similar to those experienced by people. Left unchecked this disease can shorten the lifespan and cause undue discomfort, weakness, blindness and even kidney failure and death." says Dr. Paul J. Hunter, owner of Minster Veterinary Services in Minster, Ohio. "We are offering physical examinations at half price when pet owners bring their pets in for a glucose check during November." Minster Veterinary Services is Located at 29 S. Main St. in Minster, Ohio. Directions are available online at http://www.minstervet.org or call 419-628-3532. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 2:00pm.

If you didn’t know your dog or cat could develop diabetes, you’re not alone. Many owners don’t realize diabetes can affect pets too, so learning that your dog or cat has the disease can leave you with many questions. While there’s no cure for diabetes, proper care can help your pet live a happy, healthy, active life. The more you know about diabetes, the better you’ll be able to work with your veterinarian to successfully manage your pet’s health.

Your veterinarian is an essential partner in your pet’s diabetes care. Only your veterinarian can diagnose diabetes and provide appropriate preventive and management programs.

Pet Diabetes: Knowing the signs of diabetes is the first step in protecting your cat’s health.

If any of these statements describes your pet, speak with your veterinarian about the possibility of diabetes:
~Drinks more water than usual (polydipsia)
~Urinates more frequently, produces more urine per day or has “accidents” outside the litter box (polyuria)
~Always acts hungry (polyphagia), but maintains or loses weight
~Is less active or sleeps more (lethargic)
~Has thinning, dry and dull hair

A happy, healthy, active diabetic pet is the result of a strong partnership between you and your veterinarian. If you don’t understand your veterinarian’s instructions or you aren’t clear about the current condition of your cat or dog, for the sake of your pet, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Knowing everything you can about diabetes and how to keep it under control will ensure you can confidently care for your diabetic pet. With effective treatment and plenty of love, you can restore your pet’s quality of life and look forward to many happy years together.

Minster Veterinary Services serves clients from Minster, New Bremen, Fort Loramie, Sidney, Chickasaw, Maria Stein, Coldwater, St. Henry and St. Marys in Shelby, Darke, Auglaize and Mercer counties in Ohio. Other communities are served as well. All breeds of canines and felines are welcome to take advantage of this special offer. For more information about pet diabetes as well as other pet illnesses visit their website at http://www.minstervet.org.  To set up an appointment please call Minster Veterinary Service at 419-628-3532.

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Offering veterinary and pet services, we welcome your pet, and pledge to give it the best care possible. We are located in downtown Minster Ohio on US Route 66. A dedicated team of professionals, led by Paul J. Hunter, DVM, we offer medical attention to large and small animals, including check-ups, vaccinations, surgeries, illnesses, farm calls, and injuries. We offer pet food, medications, and highly tested pet toys, training systems, collars and leashes. Pet grooming and boarding service.

Website: www.minstervet.org