Everything in the world is subject to birth, aging, illness and death, and no one can avoid getting sick. When a dog gets sick, because the owner is relatively unfamiliar with pet diseases, he will be afraid when he hears about some diseases. Today I will talk about how to treat dogs suffering from diabetes. Diabetes in dogs is not terrible. If even the owner gives up, who can the dog rely on?

Compared with heart, kidney or liver diseases, the incidence of diabetes in dogs is actually not higher. The data we have seen before is that about one out of every 700 dogs has diabetes, but it may be that life has gotten better. Judging from the data in recent years, the probability of dogs suffering from diabetes has increased. .

The pancreas cannot produce insulin, which is type 1 diabetes (formerly known as juvenile diabetes).

Dogs cannot produce the insulin their bodies need and have type II diabetes.

Most dogs with diabetes are type II. Dogs who are obese, genetic, or middle-aged and elderly are at a higher risk of developing diabetes.

Symptoms of diabetes in dogs

The obvious symptoms of diabetes in dogs are very similar to those in humans: “three more and one less”, including polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, and weight loss.

1.Drink more

Dogs with diabetes have an increased need for water, so it is necessary to observe whether the dog's need for water has increased recently. If you have just finished exercising, or due to normal factors such as hot weather, you don’t have to worry too much about drinking more water.

2. Eat more

When the feeding amount is the same as before, if the dog is always not full and his weight remains the same or decreases after eating more, it is also a significant sign of diabetes.

3. Polyuria

As the amount of water consumed increases, the dog's urine output will naturally increase. However, in addition to the increase in urine output, the frequency of urination in dogs has also increased. If you see your dog drinking more water and urinating more and more often, you need to pay more attention.

4. Weight loss

Because diabetes will cause the body's metabolism to increase, even if the dog eats more, the weight will not increase but will decrease.

It can also be accompanied byhair loss (especially along the back), tiredness or lethargy, and complications such as urinary tract infections and cataracts.

Which dogs are more popular with diabetes?

Breed, age, gender, weight, diet, will all becomeWhy diabetes targets dogs.

Breeds: Among purebred dogs, Husky, Poodle, Samoyed, Schnauzer, Miniature Pinscher, Fox Terrier, Fox Terrier, Bichon Frize, Keeshond, Polyhounds, Cairn Terriers, and Australian Terriers may all be at high risk. There are also studies saying that compared with purebred dogs, mixed-breed dogs are more likely to suffer from diabetes, but no corresponding research report has been found yet, so I remain skeptical about this.

Age: There are very few dogs with diabetes under one year old. Middle-aged and elderly dogs are a group with a high incidence of diabetes. Most dogs are over seven years old when they are diagnosed with the disease.

Gender:Female dog disease probability>Male dog;

Weight: Obesity is the original sin.

Diet: A high-fat diet may cause pancreatitis and may also predispose dogs to diabetes.

Treatment of Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease, so it requires more adjustments in daily life. With diet, exercise and insulin, dogs can live as happily as ordinary dogs.

Diet: Most veterinarians recommend a high-fiber, low-fat diet. High-fiber foods are more filling, while low-fat foods have fewer calories. But make sure your dog drinks enough water, as high-fiber foods may cause constipation or other problems.

Exercise: Excessive obesity will bring other diseases to dogs. If your dog is overweight, he must lose weight. For diabetic dogs, proper exercise every day can not only reduce the dog's weight, but also lower blood sugar levels. But don’t exercise for a long time, or do sudden strenuous exercise, as hypoglycemia is more fatal.

Insulin: Dogs with diabetes need one to two insulin injections per day. As for what kind of insulin, please consult your pet doctor.

Monitor your dog's blood sugar daily: Take a measurement every one to two hours for 12 to 24 hours. Regularly testing your dog's blood sugar levels can catch problems before they occur. Levels that are too high or too low can be dangerous. After that, it is recommended to have a physical examination every 3-6 months to allow the veterinarian to re-evaluate the dog’s condition.

Horrifying hypoglycemia

In addition, hypoglycemia is a risk factor in the process of diabetes control. Overdose of insulin and maintaining the same dose despite weight loss or reduced food intake are common causes of hypoglycemia.

It is best to keep some honey or glucose at home. In case of excessive insulin or insufficient food intake resulting in hypoglycemia, timely rescue is required. Otherwise, hypoglycemia, which is ten times more dangerous than diabetes, will have fatal effects on dogs.

The above is a pet owner’s sharing

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Diabetes is not a scourge

Diabetes does not require a lot of money to treat. Modern medicine has been able to well control diabetes in dogs. Compared with the cost of treatment for canine distemper and other diseases, diabetes in dogs is not a scourge, and daily care is the most important.

Routine care may seem cumbersome at first, but once you get used to it, it becomes routine. Today's pet medical treatment is becoming more and more developed, and the cure rate for such diseases is also greater. Therefore, please do not abandon sick dogs. In the world of dogs, you are the only one. only.

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