Dogs can fall prey to diabetes just like us humans. Canine diabetes can have serious consequences for Fido. Dogs suffer from Type 1 diabetes or diabetes mellitus. In such cases; either the insulin produced in the body is insufficient for glucose metabolism or the pancreas may not produce any insulin at all. Treatment involves regular insulin injections for the life of the animal. Dogs do not suffer from Type 2 diabetes which is the only type that affects cats.
As with so many other conditions, diabetes mellitus too is found more commonly in some breeds. Dachshunds and beagles are more likely to fall prey to this condition. Obese and dogs that have reached middle age as well as sexually whole females are more at risk from diabetes. Diabetes can be a hereditary condition or can be caused by pancreatitis. If diabetes is a result of other conditions such as medical treatment with steroids then it is termed secondary diabetes. It usually goes away once the condition causing it is treated.
Given that diabetes is often hereditary in nature; it becomes very important to select the right puppy to bring home. Get a written assurance on the pup's health as well as the health characteristics of its parents. A good diet and exercise will help prevent the condition from occurring in healthy pets. If your pet dog is susceptible to diabetes due to its age or breed, it becomes all the more important that you don't feed it fatty processed foods and see that it gets its daily exercise. Controlling heredity may not be totally in our hands but the animal's lifestyle can and should be regulated to minimize the chances of health issues arising.
Pets have two strikes against them: their diets and their general lack of exercise. Just like with people, an inappropriate diet and inactivity can lead to becoming overweight, and fat hinders a body's ability to use insulin.
If the dog is diabetic, it will display symptoms such as drinking water frequently; frequent urination; eating more food; wasting of muscles, etc. The vet will perform a blood and urine test to verify that the animal is indeed diabetic. High levels of sugar in the blood and presence of sugar / ketones in the urine indicate diabetes. Early detection and treatment make a huge difference to the prognosis. If the disease is caught early, it can be checked and the condition regulated before serious system deterioration and conditions such as hypoglycemina and ketoacidosis occur.
See that the animal gets its food on time everyday. This will help you regulate its blood sugar levels effectively. Diet for diabetic dogs is ideally rich in protein and complex carbohydrates. Don't let it go hungry.
As with so many other conditions, diabetes mellitus too is found more commonly in some breeds. Dachshunds and beagles are more likely to fall prey to this condition. Obese and dogs that have reached middle age as well as sexually whole females are more at risk from diabetes. Diabetes can be a hereditary condition or can be caused by pancreatitis. If diabetes is a result of other conditions such as medical treatment with steroids then it is termed secondary diabetes. It usually goes away once the condition causing it is treated.
Given that diabetes is often hereditary in nature; it becomes very important to select the right puppy to bring home. Get a written assurance on the pup's health as well as the health characteristics of its parents. A good diet and exercise will help prevent the condition from occurring in healthy pets. If your pet dog is susceptible to diabetes due to its age or breed, it becomes all the more important that you don't feed it fatty processed foods and see that it gets its daily exercise. Controlling heredity may not be totally in our hands but the animal's lifestyle can and should be regulated to minimize the chances of health issues arising.
Pets have two strikes against them: their diets and their general lack of exercise. Just like with people, an inappropriate diet and inactivity can lead to becoming overweight, and fat hinders a body's ability to use insulin.
If the dog is diabetic, it will display symptoms such as drinking water frequently; frequent urination; eating more food; wasting of muscles, etc. The vet will perform a blood and urine test to verify that the animal is indeed diabetic. High levels of sugar in the blood and presence of sugar / ketones in the urine indicate diabetes. Early detection and treatment make a huge difference to the prognosis. If the disease is caught early, it can be checked and the condition regulated before serious system deterioration and conditions such as hypoglycemina and ketoacidosis occur.
See that the animal gets its food on time everyday. This will help you regulate its blood sugar levels effectively. Diet for diabetic dogs is ideally rich in protein and complex carbohydrates. Don't let it go hungry.
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