Symptoms and causes of diabetes in dogs

Dec 14,2023
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Symptoms of diabetes in dogs:

1. Excessive appetite, no weight gain, and drinking a lot of water.

2. Decreased vitality, fatigue, and rapid weight loss.

3. The urine output increases greatly, the specific gravity is also high, and the urine color is light yellow.

4. Blood sugar increases, usually 75-120mg/100ml in dogs, but in this disease it increases to 150mg/100ml and sometimes even 400mg/100ml.

5. In the final stage, it may cause corneal ulcers, cataracts, vitreous opacity, omental detachment, blindness, skin ulcers, hair loss, heart failure, and even coma.

Causes of dog diabetes:

1. Insufficient secretion of insulin, the endocrine secretion of the pancreas.

2. The liver is diseased, preventing glycogen from accumulating.

3. The sugar center in the medulla oblongata is stimulated and blood sugar increases.

4. When the accessory kidneys, thyroid gland, and pituitary gland are abnormal or hyperactive, it is best to send the dog to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner. According to the veterinarian's instructions, take medicine on time for long-term treatment.

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