Diabetes in pets.

Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a condition that occurs when the body cannot use glucose normally. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body’s cells. Insulin, which is produced by the pancreas, is required for the transfer of glucose from the bloodstream to the cells. In diabetics, glucose isn’t transported into the cells and there is not enough energy for the cells to function normally. Although diabetes cannot be cured, it can be managed very successfully. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, diabetes in dogs and cats can occur at any age. Most dogs are diagnosed at 7 to 10 years of age while most cats are older than 6 years of age when diagnosed. The disease is more manageable if detected early. The good news is that with the help of your veterinarian, diabetic pets can enjoy long, happy lives with proper monitoring, treatment, diet and exercise. In human patients, diabetics are classified as Type I or Type II. Type I occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin. Type II occurs when the body cannot respond normally to the amount of insulin made by the pancreas. Although diabetes in pets is sometimes classified as Type I or II, the difference between the types is less clear in pets than in humans. Obese pets are at a higher risk for developing diabetes. Aging dogs and cats may also develop other diseases that can contribute to the development of diabetes, such as overactive adrenal gland in dogs or overactive thyroid gland in cats, pancreatitis, heart disease, kidney disease, urinary tract infections and skin infections. Using medications that contain corticosteroids long-term is also a risk factor for diabetes. The following signs are associated with diabetics,1)Increased urination as Pets may empty their water bowl several times a day.2) Weight loss, even though your pet’s appetite may increase.May see increased appetite because body cells aren’t getting all the glucose they need.3) Cloudy eyes, especially in dogs.4) Chronic or recurring infections, including skin infections and urinary infections. continue

How to Find the Right Vet After a Move.

Any pet owner knows that “find a new veterinarian” is on the top of the moving to-do list. In fact, for many, finding a new vet is higher on the list then finding a new doctor. Admit it! Our four-legged loved ones often come first! However, the task of finding a qualified vet for your beloved furry friend can be a hairy one. continue

Banks must start lending to farmers.

Banks must start lending to farmers,Money still talks and is the chief determinant of most achievements. Banks generally provide the greatest percentage of the funds required for investment. Without them very little can be done . Farmers need the support of banks for growth,expansion and stability,continue

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Veterinary 147 Daily is out.

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In Utero Surgery

You might recall a particular photograph that caused quite a stir back in 1999. It was the photograph of Samuel Armas, then just a 21-week-old fetus, reaching his tiny hand out from inside the uterus to clasp onto the doctor’s finger during a surgical procedure to correct the birth defect spina bifida. The fetal surgery at the time was still a bold undertaking, just two years after the first of its kind in 1997. Today, 13 years after Samuel’s “Hand of Hope,” the amazing procedure has been performed on over 400 fetuses around the world Spina bifida affects 1,500 births per year, making it the most common birth defect, but as the fetal surgery is performed in increasing numbers the outlook improves for a fetus diagnosed with spina bifida. The most dangerous form of spina bifida, called myelomeningocele, is a condition in which the spinal cord does not close properly and remains exposed. Ten percent of babies born with untreated myelomeningocele die, and those that survive will have severe disabilities such as paralysis and bowel and bladder dysfunction. The procedure begins by putting the mother under deep general anesthesia. That way not only does the mother go under but the fetus as well. In addition, the uterus relaxes which makes it easier to work with. An ultrasound is performed to get the exact position of the fetus, then an incision is made clear across from hipbone to hipbone. The surgery is then performed with the fetus still inside the uterus. Absorbable staples are used to pinch uterine blood vessels to minimize bleeding, and more staples are used to keep the uterine membrane out of the way. The spinal cord repair is the same procedure that doctors would perform on a newborn baby. It involves placing the nerve tissue back into the spinal canal and closing it up with a layer of dura, the tissue that normally covers the spinal cord and brain, a layer of muscle-like tissue, and lastly a layer of skin. The closure has to be watertight. One reason is to protect against damage from amniotic fluid seeping in, another is to prevent the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. The decreased fluid volume leads to the hindbrain herniation and hydrocephalus associated with spina bifida. If the procedure is done early enough – ideally around 20 weeks – those abnormalities can be reversed.more Recently Dr Oluyinka Olutoye performed surgery on an unborn baby with tumor in her mother's womb. Dr Oluyinka Olutoye and his surgeon partner Dr. Darrell Cass of Texas Children's Hospital, carried out an operation on a foetus at 23 weeks in US. The baby, Lynlee Hope, who suffered from a tumour known as Sacrococcygeal Teratoma was removed from her mother's womb, operated on and returned back. She healed and continued to grow until she was born again at 36 weeks. This has earned commendations and honors from all around the world especially from Nigerians and the Nigerian government.continue

Paris climate change deal becomes international law.

The Paris Agreement to combat climate change became international law on Friday — a landmark deal about tackling global warming amid growing fears that the world is becoming hotter even faster than scientists expected. Paris climate change deal becomes international law 11/04/16 . So far, 96 countries, accounting for just over two-thirds of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, have formally joined the accord, which seeks to limit global warming to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit. More countries are expected to come aboard in the coming weeks and months.more