Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Diabetes in Dogs

Copyright (c) 2010 Dean Severidt

Diabetes mellitus is a condition where there's
either a scarcity of insulin being produced by
the body or where insulin is present, though not
used correctly. Humans aren't the sole animals
that will get diabetes. It isn't odd for a dog
above the age of ten to develop dog diabetes.
Although diabetes customarily occurs later in
dogs, it is sometimes like Type I or juvenile
diabetes in humans where there's a total shortage
of insulin. There are some cases where it can be
Type II, but that's extraordinarily rare in dogs.
The sole treatment for diabetes in dogs is
insulin with correct exercise and diet. If your
dog gets diagnosed as having diabetes, don't
worry as it is rather simple to treat with
insulin and regular check ups at your vet.

How are you able to tell if your dog has dog
diabetes? The symptoms of dog diabetes are just
about just like what's experienced in human
diabetes.

Frequent urination; frequent urination.

Often parched; your dog is drinking more
frequently.

Beat and sleepy; your dog is not as frolicsome
and lays around a lot. Weight control or gain;
any unexpected change in weight.

Sudden blindness; your dog can't see well. week
and lethargic body condition; you dog just looks
weak.

Sweet smelling breath; a change from regular
doggie breath to sweet breath.

Shaking or shivering; shaking or shivering is an
indication of a blood sugar problem which may be
hypoglycemia or diabetes (diabetes is rather more
likely).

Persistent or frequent infections; your dog is
getting sores or contagions regularly that occur
often and / or do not heal fast.

This list is by no means meant to be conclusive,
rather these are a few of the more common
symptoms I have seen that have led to the
diagnosing of dog diabetes.

If you think your dog has dog diabetes due to any
of the above symptoms, see your vet and get it
diagnosed. If your dog is diagnosed as having
diabetes and insulin is prescribed, it isn't
extremely pricey to buy for treating your dog's
condition. There are certain strains of dogs that
are way more at the mercy of dog diabetes which
is something you'll be able to find out about on
the internet. Even so, get your dog tested and
ensure to ask your vet about changes in diet you
have to make for the healthiness of your dog.

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Dr. Dean Severidt has been a veterinarian for
over 30 years and has extensive experience in
both small and large animal practice. Dr.
Severidt is the founder of the Pet Doctor Blog, a
site dedicated to Pet Healthcare.

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