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Canine Diabetes

Canine diabetes, while not curable, can be treated effectively, if you strictly follow the schedule your veterinarian suggests. Dog diet, exercise and medication can help your dog or puppy live a normal lifestyle.

If you find that your dog or puppy develops dog diabetes symptoms , it is very important that you consult with a veterinarian , as diabetes mellitus in dogs is a very serious disease.

Photo of veterinarian office, vist needed for canine diabetes.

Photo courtesy of Caterina Fake

Who Gets Canine Diabetes?

Dog diabetes is the most common hormonal disorder found in puppies , so don't discount the dog diabetes signs if you have a new puppy, thinking that diabetes in dogs is only found in old dogs .

In addition, females are more likely than males to become diabetic dogs, and the disease develops most often in females who are 6-9 years old.

Your dog is most likely to be a diabetic dog if:

Heredity - There is a history of dog diabetes in his blood line.
Obesity - Fat dogs are more likely to develop dog diabetes.
Corticosteroids - make your dog more susceptible to diabetes mellitus.
Dog Breed - Certain dog breeds are more likely to develop dog diabetes. These breeds include: miniature schnauzers, miniature pinschers, poodles, beagles, cairn terriers, dachshunds, German shepherds, keeshonds, and golden retrievers.
Dog Size - In general, smaller breeds are more likely to develop diabetes than larger breeds. Diabetes in dogs is most commonly seen in miniature schnauzers and poodles.

Diagnosis of Diabetes in Dogs

Your dog's veterinarian will be able to diagnose whether your dog has diabetes mellitus, based on your observations of his symptoms and on the results of several tests that the vet will perform. If you have a diabetic dog, the laboratory tests will show sugar in the urine and high blood sugar levels.

There is no cure for canine diabetes, but the disease can be controlled with treatment. Because diabetes is usually not discovered in dogs until it is advanced, there is no magic pill to be taken to keep insulin in check.

Treatment consists of insulin injections daily, regulating the amount and type of food, and a controlled amount of exercise. One way to limit the amount of food that your dog gets through dog treats, is to make your own homemade dog treats and make them smaller than you normally would. For example, you might try training treats or mini bones .

If the treatment schedule is followed faithfully, your dog should be able to live a normal, almost healthy, lifestyle.

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