3/10/2013

People who have dogs may have realized that they can usually get away with eating just about anything and can do a lot of things without ever hurting themselves, however, dogs aren't indestructible. There are certain conditions that can really affect a dog in a lot of ways and one of them is canine diabetes. It can be hard for people to tell if their dog is suffering from this harmful condition, however, this article will help by discussing some of the most common canine diabetes symptoms a person can look for when trying to figure out if his or her dog has canine this condition.



First off, there are certain types of dogs that are more likely to experience diabetes symptoms and actually have the condition. Poodles, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers and Miniature Schnauzers are more likely to have the condition than other types of dogs, however, that doesn't mean that other types of dogs can't develop canine diabetes. To add to that, most of the time dogs are anywhere from six to nine years old when they develop the condition.



Some of the most common canine diabetes symptoms involve having a dog that drinks a lot of water, a dog that eats a lot on a regular basis or dogs who have lost a lot of weight for unexplained reasons. As well as frequent drinking, another clue that your dog might be sick is if it is urinating a lot.These symptoms are usually associated with high glucose levels and low insulin levels within the dog's body. Many pet owners say that another major clue that their pet was sick was that their dog's energy level suddenly dropped and they seemed much less playful and more lethargic.



That being said, a dog that is showing one or more of those symptoms should definitely be taken in to a veterinarian who can actually check the dog out and find out if it really does have canine diabetes or not. Only a vet can properly diagnose your beloved pet.



There are some advanced diabetes symptoms that a dog may experience as well. A dog that vomits regularly, doesn't eat much, shows weakness or falls into a coma may be suffering from canine diabetes. When these symptoms arise it's also important to take immediate action because it could be a severe case that could cost the dog its life if not properly taken care of in a timely manner.



Hopefully this article has helped those with dogs wondering what symptoms are associated with canine diabetes! The good news is that there have been many great advanced in pet medicine over the last few decades and most dogs with diabetes can live long and healthy lives with the correct treatment.
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