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Customer story: dealing with diabetes

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Posted on April 16, 2012 by Petplan
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Weeks after getting her characterful cat Horace, Janet Parnell discovered he had diabetes. Luckily, a Petplan Covered for Life policy means Horace gets all the treatment he deserves. From the current issue of PetPeople magazine.

The moment she spotted Horace on The Blue Cross website, Janet Parnell knew he was the cat for her. ‘It was love at first sight,’ she says.

However, within a few weeks of starting his new life, Janet and husband David became concerned that Horace was drinking excessively, sleeping a lot and not grooming. Read more >

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Could your pet have diabetes?

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Posted on November 10, 2011 by Petplan
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November is Pet Diabetes Month, so it’s an ideal time to check for the warning signs of the disease in your pet. Cats and dogs suffer from diabetes mellitus, or sugar diabetes. This is the result of a shortage of … Read more >

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Has your dog got diabetes?

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Posted on January 11, 2011 by Petplan

Q: My nine-year-old spayed Cocker Spaniel has started drinking a lot and always licks her sides afterwards. She is not overweight and gets plenty of exercise. Could she have diabetes?

A: It’s possible, so take a urine sample from your Cocker in a clean jar and give it to your vet for testing.
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