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Pet Diabetes Mellitus in New York City

Diabetes in dogs and cats requires lifelong insulin therapy, dietary management, and frequent monitoring. With good control, pets live full lives — but diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening emergency.

For New York City pet parents: a New York-licensed RexVet veterinarian can manage diabetes for your pet by video — refill requests where state rules allow, monitoring, dose adjustments — all for $64.99 per visit.

Per visit
$64.99
Family Plan
$120 one-time
Rating
4.9★ · 8,313+ reviews
Licensed in
FL, NY & VA

Licensed in NY · Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM · Last updated 2026-09-12

Signs of diabetes in pets

  • Increased thirst and urination
  • Weight loss despite normal/increased appetite
  • Cataracts (in dogs)
  • Sweet-smelling breath
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Weakness or wobbliness (hypoglycemia or DKA)
  • Vomiting and lethargy (DKA — emergency)

Standard treatment for diabetes

  • Insulin — Vetsulin, ProZinc, glargine, or detemir
  • Twice-daily injections (usually) — with food
  • Prescription diabetic diet — low-carb wet food for cats
  • FreeStyle Libre or BG curves for monitoring
  • Fructosamine every 3 months
  • Weight management
  • Treat concurrent conditions (Cushing's, pancreatitis)

What a $64.99 RexVet video visit can do for New York City pet parents

Refill requests for diabetes medication and supplies (where state rules allow), FreeStyle Libre data review, diet transitions, dose adjustment based on home BG data, and complication monitoring are all strong telehealth use cases. Many stable diabetics need only quarterly in-person checkups.

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For emergencies (severe lethargy, breathing distress, suspected toxin exposure), in-person ER care is required — New York City has multiple 24-hour clinics, and RexVet can triage by video first.

Manage your New York City pet's diabetes with a licensed New York vet

$64.99 flat — no membership, no subscription, no surge pricing. If the veterinarian prescribes, a pharmacy fills the prescription and a pharmacy transfer fee applies.

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Diabetes Mellitus in New York City pets

Frequently asked questions

Can a RexVet online vet treat my New York City pet's diabetes?

Yes — RexVet visits are with a veterinarian licensed in New York, which includes New York City. Refill requests for diabetes medication and supplies (where state rules allow), FreeStyle Libre data review, diet transitions, dose adjustment based on home BG data, and complication monitoring are all strong telehealth use cases. Many stable diabetics need only quarterly in-person checkups. A $64.99 video visit gets you a New York-licensed vet, and where they decide medication is appropriate it can be sent to a pharmacy near you.

What are the signs of diabetes in pets?

Common signs: Increased thirst and urination; Weight loss despite normal/increased appetite; Cataracts (in dogs); Sweet-smelling breath; Recurrent urinary tract infections. New York City pet parents seeing these can review with a RexVet New York-licensed vet via $64.99 video visit.

How is diabetes treated?

Standard treatment: Insulin — Vetsulin, ProZinc, glargine, or detemir; Twice-daily injections (usually) — with food; Prescription diabetic diet — low-carb wet food for cats; FreeStyle Libre or BG curves for monitoring. Refill requests for diabetes medication and supplies (where state rules allow), FreeStyle Libre data review, diet transitions, dose adjustment based on home BG data, and complication monitoring are all strong telehealth use cases. Many stable diabetics need only quarterly in-person checkups.

When does my New York City pet need in-person care?

Initial diagnosis (bloodwork), insulin dose curves, DKA crises, and complicated cases need in-person. Stable diabetic management, refill requests (where state rules allow), dose adjustments based on home glucometry, and routine monitoring are excellent telehealth fits.

Where can I get my New York City pet's prescriptions filled?

RexVet is not a pharmacy. If the veterinarian prescribes, a pharmacy fills the prescription and a pharmacy transfer fee applies. Refill requests can be handled by $64.99 video visit where state rules allow.

How fast can I see a New York-licensed vet for my New York City pet?

You choose the visit time when you book — a New York-licensed veterinarian takes video visits about 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern, every day. No membership, no subscription — every visit is $64.99 flat.

Medical review by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM

Chief Executive Officer & Lead Veterinarian, RexVet. Licensed in Florida, New York, and Virginia.

This page is an educational reference and does not replace veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian about your individual pet.