Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in dogs. Unfortunately, too many pet owners don't even realize that their dogs even have diabetes. There are a few signs that any pet owner can look out for in order to recognize when they do, and be able to take action to counter the effects of the dog diabetes.Before we start discussing the dog's diabetic needs, we should go over what it takes for a human being to come off diabetes. Usually an owner can relate better to a successful case of human diabetic transformation than with pets. Normally, when...
2/28/2013
IntroductionStroke in dogs is a condition that requires immediate veterinarian treatment. Once a stroke has been diagnosed the treatments will begin as soon as possible. The treatment protocol for stroke in dogs depends on what type of stroke has occurred, and why the dog has experienced a stroke. Early diagnosis and treatment will drastically increase the outlook for a full recovery. If your dog displays any signs of symptoms of stroke, take your dog to a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.There are two types of strokes that can occur...
Here recently your life has been a buzz with activity leaving little time for your Golden Retriever Sadie. Not having been able to spend as much time at home as usually, Sadie hasn't been getting to go out as often as she normally would, and the number of bathroom breaks daily has been reduced dramatically. Her behavior seems to be changing and she even had an accident in the house a few days ago.On you last trip the dentist office you noticed a magazine about pets and decided the perhaps reading might make the waiting more tolerable. One of the...
2/27/2013
Did you know there are a number of symptoms that show you may have diabetes? If you've developed a rash that is raised or darkened you may have what's referred to as a diabetes rash, a precursor to diabetes that should be looked at right away. If you discover this rash it may actually help you discover a risk of diabetes before it can develop, you may even be able to stop the disease's development before it can take root.There are a number of types of rashes that can be caused by diabetes and all of them have different symptoms you should look...
It seems that the number of people getting inflicted with diabetes increases year by year. This is indeed an alarming phenomenon and if no one heeds the call to regulate and control diabetes, many people will be in a precariously unhealthy situation.Diabetes knows no barrier and it can attack anyone irrespective of color, gender or age. Despite campaigns worldwide on the dangers of diabetes and the insistence of controlled sugar consumption, the occurrence of diabetes goes unabated.There are many natural remedies to combat and eliminate diabetes...
Dogs can have fevers just like us human beings. It is sometime hard to detect their illness because all dogs has instincts which is passed down from generation to generation by their ancestor to hide their weakness. You will have to learn your pet behaviours under normal conditions and need to have good observation skills to catch some clues on your dog sickness.Here are some of the early signs of dog illness symptoms:Loss of appetiteIf your dog skips their food for more than once then you can suspect that their is something is not right. Your...
2/26/2013
Recognizing dog bladder infection symptoms early could not only save you a boat load of money by avoiding seemingly endless veterinary visits, tests and more tests, and medications but could also save your dog's life. It is also important to point out that while dog bladder infection symptoms are generally predictable there is a certain degree of unpredictability involved as well.What are the most common dog bladder infection symptoms?A dog bladder infection is also known as cystitis and if you were to do hours of tireless research on dog bladder...
If you think dogs can't get the same illnesses and diseases as humans, then you are barking up the wrong tree because your dog can get any illness that you can. Diabetes is not different in dogs than it is in humans because your dog can still suffer.This can be a life threatening disease in dogs and if you don't catch the symptoms right away you could be putting your pet at risk. Here are a few facts that you need to know about diabetes in dogs.In dogs, diabetes is a disease that attacks the endocrine glands and makes them not function properly....
Are you plain fed up with taking your dog to the vet for canine bladder infection treatment? You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that bladder infections in your dog can be effectively and safely treated right in the comfort of your own home.Canine bladder infection is usually caused by E. Coli bacteria and it can become fatal if it is not treated in time. When left untreated, bladder infections can travel up to your dog's kidneys and put his life at risk. For that reason it's important to keep a close eye on your dog's potty habits.If you...
2/25/2013
Lymphoma in dogs is a cancer of lymphoid cells. As these cells circulate throughout the body via the lymphatic system, lymphoma can develop on any part of the body. Tumors can occur in the lymph nodes, gastrointestinal tract, chest, skin, spleen, liver and bone marrow.The condition can be found in dogs of various breeds and ages. It is however most common in certain breeds such as Airedale Terrier, Basset Hound, Boxer, German Shepherd and Rottweiler. Lymphoma tends to occur in middle aged or older dogs.Treatment for Lymphoma in DogsChemotherapy...
Are you worried that your dog may have diabetes? Do you feel overwhelmed at the idea of caring for your pet while he suffers from this incurable illness? It's totally normal to feel a little helpless if you suspect that your dog is suffering from dog diabetes. After all, you didn't go to veterinary school.I remember long ago when I first learned that one of my dogs suffered from diabetes. I thought euthanizing my dog, Murphy, would be my only option. Thankfully, I was wrong. In fact there are millions of dogs that live long, happy lives with diabetes....
If your dog's blood has too much cortisol in it, it's called canine Cushings disease. While having cortisol in your dog's blood is normal, the adrenal glands will produce cortisol when it becomes stressed, and having too much produced all the time is a health risk for your beloved pet.While there are multiple symptoms that can occur with your dog having Cushings disease, the most commonly known symptoms is unusual fur loss. Some of the other symptoms include lethargy, excessive urination, and over drinking.The main cause of Cushings in dogs is...
2/24/2013
Have you been trying to lose extra weight, but the fad diets and diet pills just make things worse? You may never have been told this, not even by your doctor, but a diabetic diet can help you lose up to thirty pounds in sixty days, if followed and planned properly!Overweight people run a statistically higher risk of contracting Type II diabetes. This disease is controllable and even potentially curable with proper dieting and regimenting of caloric intake. It in no way needs to be a lethal disease, but it is by far no laughing matter either. Many...
A Yorkie has a life expectancy of fourteen to sixteen years. They don't suffer any major health problems if they maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, this breed of dog can suffer from the following health issues:Canine Diabetes in YorkiesJust like humans, Yorkies can become diabetic. In most cases this is the result of a lack of exercise or a poor diet. The main symptoms of canine diabetes include excessive drinking and urinating. This disease has the potential to shorten your dog's life and lower its quality of life.However, if Yorkshire Terrier...
Until a very recent period, dog worms were thought to be of a spontaneous origin, brought about by the influence of heat upon decaying vegetable matter, and it was and still is freely asserted that puppies are born with dog worms inherited from the mother in some mysterious manner while still in uterus. This has been conclusively proven an error and in the minds of all scientists there is no question about dog worms springing from individual eggs and having a complete life history of their own.The principal worm species with which dog owners have...
2/23/2013
Hypoglycemia is a medical term used to describe low sugar levels in the blood. Just as a high sugar level is life threatening, so is the low sugar level, hypoglycemia.The symptoms and seriousness of Hypoglycemia can vary from one individual to the other. This condition could be caused by severe hunger, excessive activity, over dose of anti- diabetic pills or insulin injection. Therefore, the subject of Hypoglycemia should be well understood by all diabetic patients because the drugs sometimes bring them into this state. Hypoglycemia signs occur...
If you are noticing that your dog has of late started to behave abnormally, or has been destroying your home furnishings or more, then probably your pet is suffering from dog separation anxiety. This can be experienced when your pet starts to whine, chew, tear and destroy things after you leave him alone. Well, there's a solution to this problem which will definitely prove to be of immense help for all pet owners suffering from dog separation anxiety.Reasons For Dog Separation AnxietyAt first let's understand the primary reasons associated with...
There are a number of Golden Retriever health problems that you should be aware of when raising and breeding this breed of dog, including allergies, infections, hip dysplasia, cataracts, and obesity, but there is one in particular I wanted to focus on today - Diabetes. I think everyone has some idea of what diabetes does to people, but until you own a dog it never really hits home that the condition can affect dogs in much the same way.Diabetes is caused by either a lack of insulin or when your dog cannot utilize insulin properly, diabetes in your...
2/22/2013
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease which affects millions of people all over the world and is a leading cause of death. Diabetes is caused when the body fails to produce and use insulin which is incredibly valuable for the human body. The body uses insulin to convert sugar, starches and food byproducts into energy. There are three main forms of the diabetes which can affect everyone at any time in their life.Type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes are all on the increase, and unfortunately, more children than ever before are suffering with some form...
Canine Renal FailureCanine renal failure refers to when your dog's kidneys are starting to fail. There are two types of the disease - one called Acute and the other Chronic. Both forms of the disease are extremely serious and both will need urgent medical attention. The signs and symptoms of the disease can be very debilitating for your dog, however just because your dog has developed the disease does not mean that your dog is definitely going to die. Yes the prognosis is not positive but it really depends on how much damage has already taken place...
If your dog has hypercortisolism, or hyperadrenocorticism, it may sound scary. So, you should learn all you can about it, in order to understand it better. For a start, you should know that it's commonly called Cushings Disease and that Cushings Disease in dogs can present itself in lots of different ways.On a physical level, Cushings Disease could cause your dog to urinate frequently or seem extremely thirsty, for example. He or she might also pant more than a normal dog would and could even lose patches of fur for no apparent reason.Cushings...
2/21/2013
Diabetes in canines is pretty much the same as with human diabetes-it is inconvenient and potentially crippling. While most diabetes mellitus cases are caused by inherited abnormalities in the dog's system-there are ways wherein you can manage the dog's condition well. When you do, you are bestowing on him the great gift of a normal and happy life despite the disease.The main proponents of an effective dog diabetes treatment are: regular insulin therapy, monitored exercise and maintaining a healthy diet. Insulin injections are needed because the...
If you have ever wondered "What do I feed a diabetic dog?" this article will cover the topics you are looking for. What to feed a diabetic dog is a very important point to learn on so that your dog will have a happy, enjoyable and productive life.The food to feed a diabetic dog relates to the original problem of what caused the diabetes in the first place. The problem with diabetes is one of not being able to use the energy, called sugar or glucose that enters the bloodstream. This is caused by lack or total loss of insulin production by your dog's...
One of the most common questions I am asked is about chronic/recurring urinary tract infections in dogs. Most dog owners feel they have taken excellent care of their dog but yet the infection continues to come back, time and time again. In some cases there are no good answers. In this informational article covering chronic UTI in dogs I will give a general overview of urinary tract infections and explore a few reasons why urinary tract infections become chronic. When it comes to UTIs in dogs bacteria is the most likely cause with only a small...
2/20/2013
Canine chronic bladder infections refer to those ailments that keep coming back time after time. This is not the same as those classified as acute. An acute infection comes and then goes away after proper treatment has been given. When the problem returns, even after treatment has been given, the ailment becomes known as a chronic bladder infection. These chronic bladder infection in canines can run from simply annoying to the serious.In many cases the reasons for the return of the problem is due to the urinary tract not being able to fight off...
What exactly is diabetes and why is it such a dreaded disease so much so that it is often referred to as the "silent killer"? Diabetes occurs when there are high levels of blood sugar cause due to the levels of insulin. When this becomes too low, a condition known as diabetes forms. There are three main kinds of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2 and a condition that is often caused by pregnancy called gestational diabetes. This type usually resolves on its own after the baby is born.The basic treatment for diabetes is following healthy eating habits, keeping...
Diabetes has been known for centuries, although it has not been fully understood, and the disease takes its name from the Greek for "passing through" because of one of its main symptoms - excessive urine production. During the fifteenth century the word Mellitus was from the Latin for "honey" when it was noted that many patients with diabetes had high levels of sugar in their blood and urine.Diabetes mellitus, which is simply referred to as diabetes these days, is a metabolic disorder which in particular affects the metabolism of carbohydrates....
2/19/2013
Since diabetes has become such a widespread disease, you really should take the time to familiarize yourself with some of the most common diabetes symptoms. Letting a condition like diabetes go untreated can result in serious consequences and can even be life threatening if you don't get proper treatment. So by learning what types of diabetes symptoms to look for, you will be able to see your doctor right away should you start experiencing any of them.Diabetes is a disease in which the sooner you start to get treatment, the better off you are....
Dog owners, who recognize the early signs and symptoms of illness or pain in their dogs, will not only relieve their loved one's suffering but may also be able to save themselves an expensive trip to the veterinarian. Not only is it important to recognize these signs early to relieve pain and suffering, but it is much more effective to treat an illness when it is detected early.The dog owner should keep an accurate and detailed account of their dog's symptoms to help the veterinarian correctly diagnose and effectively treat the dog's illness or...
Are you sick and tired of having to drop everything to let your dog outside every five minutes? There can be several reasons for a dog urinating frequently.Canine Urinary Tract InfectionsCanine cystitis is the most common cause of frequent urination in dogs, especially in females. Your dog's bladder becomes inflamed from the infection, which causes her to need to empty her bladder often.The problem is that the urethra in female dogs is much shorter and broader than it is in male dogs, which makes it easier for bacteria to get in and make their...
2/18/2013
Before any treatment of diabetes can be administered by an endocrinologist or diabetologist, the sugar content in the blood will have to be analyzed. Treatment of diabetes will be done the conventional way by a doctor, after evaluating the symptoms and the results of the laboratory test.The 2 common laboratory tests include the Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG) and the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). In FPG, the patient will undergo an 8 hour fast before the blood glucose level is measured. While in OGTT, patient will fast before the blood...
There are natural ways to treat and help your diabetic dog but the fact still remains, if they need insulin, then insulin they must have. But even if this is the only answer you can still considerably reduce the amount of insulin to be administered along with improving your dog's health and well being.Diet.It goes without saying that sugar needs to be reduced or cut out completely. But although it is pretty easy to recognize sugar or glucose within foodstuffs, it isn't so obvious to recognize the other big culprit for diabetic mayhem - carbohydrates....
What is canine diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is the condition where in there is a deficiency of insulin to keep the body in its regular functioning. In the average dog, food is ingested and converted to glucose which serves to give energy to the body. Glucose is only accessed through insulin and the lack of insulin is the culprit behind dog diabetes.If the pancreatic gland is not secreting sufficient insulin; or it the dog's cells fails to respond to the insulin-the animal has diabetes. Diabetes is not fatal. In fact, treatments are made easily available...
2/17/2013
Are you familiar with the metabolic disorder called diabetes mellitus?Way back in 2005, diabetics in the US have already reached a total of 20.8 million. At present, the number has extremely increased. Among the prevalent diabetic cases, diabetes mellitus makes up about 90-95%.Pre-diabetic cases are also increasing and if these people don't employ preventive measures, their condition can get worse and become full-blown diabetes.Diabetes mellitus is characterized by lack of insulin secretion and insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is already...
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