Symptoms, causes and treatment of dog diabetes

Oct 26,2023
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Symptoms of diabetes in dogs:

1. Early diabetes is difficult to detect. When a dog is found to have diabetes, he will drink more, eat more, urinate and defecate more. Condition, the body was obviously thin.

2. In the late stages of diabetes, many complications will occur in the body, and symptoms may include kidney disease, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, ketoacidosis, etc. Different complications have different death symptoms, which are often accompanied by incontinence, convulsions, foaming at the mouth, difficulty breathing, etc.

Causes of dogs suffering from diabetes:

1. When dogs are older, diabetes will occur because the hormone secretion system in the body is prone to disorders.

2. If a dog is too obese, the cells will become resistant to insulin, leading to diabetes.

3. The upper line of the accessory kidney, thyroid gland, and pituitary gland are abnormal and increase blood sugar when they are hyperfunctional.

4. It is caused by other diseases. For example, if the dog suffers from Cushing's disease or pancreatitis, the risk of diabetes in the dog will be greatly increased.

Treatment methods for dogs suffering from diabetes:

1. For the treatment of dog diabetes, the most commonly used drug is insulin, and the dosage is based on the dog’s weight. Calculated, the injection is 0.01~0.02 units per kilogram of body weight.

2. During the treatment process, attention should be paid to controlling possible complications. To regulate acidosis, you can use anti-inflammatory rehydration, control the dog's diet, and adhere to the principle of eating small meals frequently. The food should be mainly low-sugar, and it should not be too full or make it hungry.

3. The dog’s blood sugar should be tested regularly, and the dog’s blood sugar should be controlled within the normal range through routine blood tests and biochemical examinations.

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