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What To Feed A Diabetic Dog
January 16th, 2010 | 
Author: What to feed a Diabetic Dog
By: Cristian Stan
If you have ever wondered What do I feed a diabetic dog? this article will cover the topics you are looking for. What to feed a diabetic dog is a very important point to learn on so that your dog will have a happy, enjoyable and productive life.
The food to feed a diabetic dog relates to the original problem of what caused the diabetes in the first place. The problem with diabetes is one of not being able to use the energy, called sugar or glucose that enters the bloodstream. This is caused by lack or total loss of insulin production by your dog’s pancreas. Overeating combined with a lethargic lifestyle causes an obese dog and then contributes to the cause of diabetes in dogs.
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What You Should Know About Pelvic Exams
First you need to know just exactly what a pelvic exam is. It is an exam of the vagina, cervix and uterus that is done by a doctor or some other qualified health care professional. Pelvic exams should start to be done at least a few years after a woman begins to have sexual intercourse or at the age of 21. If young women or teenagers are having abnormal symptoms then they should also have a pelvic exam. Pelvic exams should be scheduled yearly.
During the exam the doctor will insert a speculum that will allow them to see into the vagina better. The doctor may also take samples of discharge or secretions with a cotton swab so that they can run tests for infections or disease which can help in the diagnoses of ovarian cancer.