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Basically, most approaches to diabetes means ensuring that you don't have spikes in blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
The pancreas is compromised at this point and typically the assumption is that the cat/dog may not be producing enough insulin. As such, a holistic approach to diabetes will focus on:
Your vet will sometimes dictate the frequency of feeding daily as well as the timing of the insulin shot if your cat or dog was put on it. We know of several cases of pets on higher doses of insulin that managed to reduce their insulin dosage with the help of a holistic vet and a raw food diet.
Pancreatitis typically refers to inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis is caused when digestive enzymes leak and digest the pancreas and other organs. It can happen in two forms:
The triggers for pancreatitis are varied and it is not always clear what is causing it. However, once a pet has pancreatitis, typically lower fats in foods are recommended by all vets. Holistic vets will go further and recommend less processed or dry foods and the addition of digestive enzymes.
Here's a protocol from a holistic vet for home management of chronic pancreatitis: