Dog diabetes overview
According to the latest research performed by various veterinarians, the population of dogs affected by diabetes is ever-increasing. Two types of dog diabetes exist: diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mellitus is more common than the insipidus, it is much like human diabetes and occurs due to the body's inability to properly produce insulin. Diabetes insipidus results when a dog's kidneys cannot produce vasopressin, a hormone needed to dissolve water in the kidneys.
These symptoms include greater appetite, excessive drinking, an increased repetitiveness in urination and extreme weight loss. Symptoms for this serious and often life-threatening disease may go unnoticed at first, but its attack on a dog's body can become evident over time. When these characteristics become apparent in your pet, visit your veterinarian immediately. If left untreated, the disease can prove deadly.
Dog diabetes can be treated through a frequency of insulin shots injected daily, and a variety of them are available to accommodate different dogs' needs. Although the veterinarian will likely make helpful recommendations, it is the owner's responsibility to perform the insulin shots every day, observe its effectiveness and analyze the dog's reaction to it. Once you and your veterinarian determine a proper insulin treatment and routine, your dog can get back to its normal lifestyle and continue to grow with little health problems, if any.
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Dog supplies for diabetic pets
Treating your dog for diabetes can be a daunting task. The monotony of everyday insulin shots becomes habitual and less unnerving with time, just as with human diabetes. But, knowing you have the proper and most effective tools to do the job will also ease your anxiety and ensure the best treatment routine for your dog. Supplies such as urine testing strips, blood glucose meters, syringes, syringe dispensers, syringe disposals and U-40 insulin are all-important. Cal Vet offers a number of products for diabetic dogs, but for products beyond this list you may need to consult your veterinarian to determine whether he or she recommends any other necessities. With the multitude of diabetic equipment out there, you'll want your vet's approval before spending an arm and a leg on fancy dog supplies.
