Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine diseases in dogs. Despite daily insulin injections, achieving stable blood glucose control often remains a challenge for veterinarians and pet owners alike. A recent pilot study by Ju-Hyun An et al. (2024) investigated the new SGLT2 inhibitor DWP16001 as an add-on therapy to insulin in diabetic dogs, with promising results.

Mastitis, an inflammatory disease of the mammary gland, is one of the most significant health problems in dairy farming worldwide. It leads to considerable economic losses due to reduced milk yield, discarded milk, animal loss, and increased treatment costs. In addition, mastitis severely impacts animal welfare: the disease causes pain, fever, systemic inflammation, and long-term damage to udder tissue. In severe cases, euthanasia may be necessary.