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The sooner diabetes in dogs is diagnosed and treatment begins, the better chance tyour pet has of a normal life. Here's what to look for.
Managing canine diabetes. Learning your dog has diabetes can feel like a punch to your gut. Up to 1% of all dogs may develop diabetes during their lifetime. While this is a serious diagnosis, treatment options and management strategies can give your dog a long, quality life.
Canine diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus in dogs, is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects a dog's ability to regulate its blood sugar (glucose) levels. Diabetes can affect dogs of any age, but it occurs most frequently in middle-aged to older dogs.
Diabetes in dogs requires lifelong insulin injections and careful monitoring. Hypoglycemia can result from overmedication. Learn more at VCA.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease encountered in canine and feline medicine. The 2018 AAHA Diabetes Man- agement Guidelines for Dogs and Cats revise and update earlier guidelines published in 2010. The 2018 guidelines retain.
Dr. Lauren Jones explains diabetes in dogs, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Dogs with diabetes generally require life-long insulin treatment. This can be successfully managed to give the dog a good quality of life. An owner’s commitment to managing their dog’s diabetes, as well as close partnership with their veterinarian, ultimately leads to the best outcomes.