SIGNS OF DIABETES IN DOGS

Dog diabetes is a chronic illness. It has to be treated at its earliest so the disease can be reversed. The owners of dogs must be aware of this disease. Signs of diabetes if left untreated will either cripple the dog or eventually cause its death. Following warning signs of diabetes must be looked for

Lethargy 

Lethargy or tiredness is the symptom of many dog illnesses which includes diabetes as well. This is the reason that it is important to watch the health condition of dog. Sometimes lethargy or the laziness of your dog can signify serious health condition. If at any stage your pet is not responding well, then you must assume that it is sick. It is better to visit the pet for proper diagnosis.

Excessive Consumption of Water 

If your dog is drinking excess water then there are bright chances that it is suffering from diabetes. Diabetes compels the dog to drink more water because of the excessive production of glucose. If this is the case then the doctor may prescribe certain medication to reverse the condition.

Excessive Urination 

If dog is drinking excessive water then he will certainly urinate often. These two conditions are connected to each other. Again it is better to talk to your veterinarian if your pet is urinating more often.

Sudden Weight Gain or Weight Loss 

The lack of activity because of tiredness may cause the dog to gain more weight. The diabetic dog is unable to metabolize the sugars properly because of insufficiency of insulin. Abnormal weight gain or loss should be a major concern whether it is caused by diabetes.

The trickiest thing about dog diabetes is that at one point the dog may or may not have any signs of diabetes. In few dogs, diabetes creeps up slowly and starts to destruct the body organs without giving any sign of diabetes at all. This is the reason that dog owners are specifically advised to take their pet to veterinarian doctor for complete check up regularly.

Important here is to make sure that diabetes if detected at early stage is easy to be treated. The dog owners must know that

“Sad dogs are sick dogs”.