Pet Diabetes Mellitus in Florida

Insulin and supply refills, 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 Florida-licensed vet who can prescribe medications via RexVetRx (same-day delivery in most major Florida ZIPs) or refer to in-person care when needed.

Common signs include: Increased thirst and urination; Weight loss despite normal/increased appetite; Cataracts (in dogs); Sweet-smelling breath; Recurrent urinary tract infections. If you're seeing these, a Florida-licensed RexVet veterinarian can review by video and recommend next steps.

Diagnosis requires bloodwork (fasted glucose, fructosamine) and urinalysis (glucose, ketones). Continuous glucose monitoring (FreeStyle Libre) increasingly used.

Standard treatment approach includes: 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. Insulin and supply refills, 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.

Daily home care for diabetes: Strict feeding schedule — same time twice daily; Inject insulin within 5 minutes of feeding; Track insulin doses, meals, and any urination changes; Recognize hypoglycemia signs (wobbly, weakness, seizure). Florida-specific: Florida diabetic cats benefit from low-carb high-protein wet diets — easier to source in FL pet stores.

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

Florida diabetic cats benefit from low-carb high-protein wet diets — easier to source in FL pet stores. Insulin storage matters in FL heat (refrigerate, use within 30 days of opening). RexVet FL veterinarians manage stable diabetics by video with same-day insulin prescription.

Yes. RexVet veterinarians are licensed in Florida and prescribe and refill medications via $64.99 video visits. Prescriptions are filled through RexVet's in-house pharmacy (RexVetRx) with same-day delivery in most Florida ZIP codes, or transferred to any local pharmacy.