b"A Public Service Announcement, Courtesy Of BrunoBrunois an old man, so when the vetsuggested he might have a problemgoing on with a far back molar, weworried about subjecting him toanesthesia. We worried more about afuture abscess, so given his good bloodwork, we went ahead with a full dental.That tooth was removed as was a smallgrowth. It hasn't even been a week andlook at the difference in his facialexpression.Those wide open eyes!Animals carry the burden of chronic painsilently. I feel flawed as a human, nowthat I see, but I know he forgives me,because I'm just thatonly human.His human. Lisa Jetland AlexanderBruno, before his dental work Bruno, less than a week after dental workDiabetes Is On The Rise In Our PetsDiabetes is rising faster in pets than in humans, with morethan half a million cats and dogs diagnosed each year. Signs to look for:Talk with your veterinarian to learn more l Increased appetiteabout important clinical signs of diabetes l Weight lossand how to design a treatment plan l Excessive thirstthats best for each cat or dog. l Increased water drinkingDiabetes in animals is very similar to l Urinates frequently; may beginthe disease we see in humans, and having accidents in the housejust like with people, your pets l Cloudy eyes (dogs only)diabetes is manageable. With time, l Decreased energy or fatigueproper care, and dedication to a daily l Decreased appetiteroutine, your pet can live a quality, l Increased or recurring infectionshappy life. Left untreated, the effects of diabetes are life-threatening, which is why it is so important for pet parentsto identify potential symptoms early and contact their vet- Source:Dr. Dana Varble, North American Veterinaryerinarian with any concerns. Community (NAVC) Chief Veterinary Officer. www.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 79"