Ann Della Maggiore

DVM, DACVIM

About the Author

Ann Della Maggiore, DVM, DACVIM, serves as an assistant professor of clinical internal medicine at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, with a specific interest in small animal endocrinology. She received her veterinary degree from UC Davis, then completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at the same institution.

Written By This Author

Diagnostics

An Uncontrolled Diabetic Dog

Evaluating a poorly controlled diabetic pet can be frustrating for both the clinician and the owner. A thorough examination of the patient, along with careful monitoring, are critical in successfully stabilizing these animals.

Endocrinology

An Uncontrolled Diabetic Cat

The prognosis for cats with uncontrolled acromegaly and poorly controlled diabetes mellitus is poor to guarded; however, in cats, when the concurrent disease causing insulin resistance is recognized and treated appropriately, a favorable outcome is possible.