Canine diabetes is disease that affects one out of ten dogs. It is dangerous because you will not always notice the signs that your dog already has this sickness and yet, its effects have already irreversibly damaged the canine's internal system. It progresses slowly but surely; and if it is not treated accordingly, will lead to the animal's eventual death.
Some breeds are more susceptible to diabetes and will manifest when the animal is around seven to nine years of age. When diabetes is diagnosed in its advanced stages, there are few options, if any that will help your pet cope with this sickness. Here are some symptoms of dog diabetes you need to watch out for.
1. Excessive thirst and urination. Diabetes causes the canine to adequately process glucose. He will try deal with the overproduction of glucose by urinating more frequently than usual which in turn, causes him to be thirsty and drink more water. This is not to be confused with bladder infection or incontinence as found in older dogs. Observe the appearance of the urine- urine that is too runny and pale is often a sign of diabetes.
2. Lethargy. Normally active dogs that show signs of tiredness without a specific cause is a sure sign that something is wrong with him. It is important that you take note of behavioral changes in your pet because what seems to be laziness might actually warrant serious medical attention.
3. Significant weight gain. Because of insulin deficiency that diabetes causes, the dog will not have the ability to burn sugar as he normally could. This translates to a lack of energy as well as a rise in body weight. When your dog experiences weight gain for no apparent reason, it is an indicator that something is amiss in his body and you need to check with the veterinary immediately.
4. Unexplained weight loss. A dog suffering from diabetes will not be able to gain enough energy from food so he will instead burn stored fat. The outcome of this is weight loss and an increase in ketone levels. This is a common complication of diabetes and can be treated with an appropriate and nutritional diet.
Perhaps the main cause of this sickness is simply heredity. It is a good idea to check the puppy and its parents' medical history to find out if the pet is susceptible to having diabetes. Sometimes, infections and diseases trigger abnormal insulin production in the dog, thus causing diabetes. Cushing's disease is an example of a condition that may initiate canine diabetes.
It cannot be stressed enough that you are observant when it comes to symptoms of dog diabetes. Many times, pet owners do not realize that their dogs are already suffering from this disease because these symptoms may seem harmless a lot of times. Diabetes may lead to death but if detected early on, can be managed quite successfully. Keep regular appointments with your vet to make sure your pet is as healthy as he can be.
Some breeds are more susceptible to diabetes and will manifest when the animal is around seven to nine years of age. When diabetes is diagnosed in its advanced stages, there are few options, if any that will help your pet cope with this sickness. Here are some symptoms of dog diabetes you need to watch out for.
1. Excessive thirst and urination. Diabetes causes the canine to adequately process glucose. He will try deal with the overproduction of glucose by urinating more frequently than usual which in turn, causes him to be thirsty and drink more water. This is not to be confused with bladder infection or incontinence as found in older dogs. Observe the appearance of the urine- urine that is too runny and pale is often a sign of diabetes.
2. Lethargy. Normally active dogs that show signs of tiredness without a specific cause is a sure sign that something is wrong with him. It is important that you take note of behavioral changes in your pet because what seems to be laziness might actually warrant serious medical attention.
3. Significant weight gain. Because of insulin deficiency that diabetes causes, the dog will not have the ability to burn sugar as he normally could. This translates to a lack of energy as well as a rise in body weight. When your dog experiences weight gain for no apparent reason, it is an indicator that something is amiss in his body and you need to check with the veterinary immediately.
4. Unexplained weight loss. A dog suffering from diabetes will not be able to gain enough energy from food so he will instead burn stored fat. The outcome of this is weight loss and an increase in ketone levels. This is a common complication of diabetes and can be treated with an appropriate and nutritional diet.
Perhaps the main cause of this sickness is simply heredity. It is a good idea to check the puppy and its parents' medical history to find out if the pet is susceptible to having diabetes. Sometimes, infections and diseases trigger abnormal insulin production in the dog, thus causing diabetes. Cushing's disease is an example of a condition that may initiate canine diabetes.
It cannot be stressed enough that you are observant when it comes to symptoms of dog diabetes. Many times, pet owners do not realize that their dogs are already suffering from this disease because these symptoms may seem harmless a lot of times. Diabetes may lead to death but if detected early on, can be managed quite successfully. Keep regular appointments with your vet to make sure your pet is as healthy as he can be.
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