Diabetes in Dogs
Detection and Diagnosis
Attention to Details
No one knows your dog better than you do, but it is important that your dog is thoroughly examined by a vet at least once a year. Diabetes can cause visible changes in your dog’s behaviour and health. For dogs at risk, more frequent visits may be advised by your vet.
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Signs of Canine Diabetes
Knowing the signs of diabetes is the first step in protecting your dog’s health. If any of these signs apply to your pet, bring your dog to your vet for a checkup:
Urinates frequently or large amounts
Drinks a lot of water
Always hungry
Weight loss
Cloudy eyes
Sleeps more or is less active
A Visit to Your Veterinary Practice
If your dog shows signs of diabetes, your vet will ask about them, and check your dog’s general health to rule out the possibility of other conditions or infections.
Your vet will test your dog for the presence of glucose and ketones in the urine and high levels of glucose in the blood. Your dog may need repeated tests to show consistently high blood glucose before your vet can make a definite diagnosis.
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