Diabetes mellitus is a condition where there is either a lack of insulin being produced by the body (Type I or Juvenile diabetes) or where insulin is present, but not used properly (Type II which occurs later in life and is common in adults over 50). Humans are not the only animals that can get diabetes. It is not uncommon for a canine over the age of 10 to develop dog diabetes. Even though diabetes usually occurs later in dogs, it is typically similar to Type I or juvenile diabetes in humans where there is a total lack of insulin. There are some cases where it can be Type II, but that is very rare in dogs. The only treatment for diabetes in dogs is insulin along with proper diet and exercise. If your dog gets diagnosed with diabetes, don’t fret because it is very easily treated with insulin and regular checkup at your veterinarian.
How can you tell if your dog has dog diabetes? The symptoms of canine diabetes are virtually just like what is experienced in human diabetes.
Frequent urination – your dog is urinating more often than normal.
Frequently thirsty – your dog is drinking more often
Tired and lethargic – your dog isn’t as playful and lays around a lot
Weight loss or gain – any sudden changed in weight
Abrupt blindness – your dog can’t see well
Weak or inferior body condition – you dog just looks sickly
Sweet smelling breath – a change from regular doggie breath to sweet breath
Shaking or shivering – shaking or shivering is a sign of a blood sugar problem which could be hypoglycemia or diabetes (diabetes is more likely)
Persistent or frequent infections – your dog is getting sores or infections often that occur often and/or do not heal fast
If you suspect your dog has dog diabetes due to any of the above symptoms, see your vet and get it diagnosed. If your dog is diagnosed with diabetes and insulin is prescribed, it is not very expensive to buy for treating your dog’s condition. There are certain breeds of dogs that are more susceptible to dog diabetes which is something you can find out about online. No matter what, get your dog tested and make sure to ask your vet about changes in diet you need to make for the health of your dog.
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