Almost
all diabetic dogs require insulin injections, as they will have Type I Diabetes — a deficiency in the production of insulin.
Most
diabetic dogs require insulin injections twice daily.
A diabetic dog requires due diligence from the owner, who most typically must inject the dog twice daily, at fairly precise 12 - hour intervals.
Not exact matches
Dogs in this state, called
diabetic ketoacidosis, may
require several days of hospitalization with intensive care.
Since we are a medical care facility we also provide boarding for pets that other kennels would decline, such as pregnant
dogs,
dogs in heat,
diabetic animals, or pets that
require extra medical attention.
Some special needs that we often address during boarding include: separation anxiety,
dogs with neurological issues who
require bladder care or expression, specific medication dosing (
Diabetics, Epileptics), Addisonians, and many more.
Many
dog food brands for
diabetic dogs will
require a prescription from your veterinarian to purchase.
For instance, the
diabetic dog will
require consistent energy and carbohydrate intake;
dogs with kidney problems, a protein diet containing high quality protein; and
dogs with heart problems, a low salt diet.
This means that while dietary and glycemic controlled diets are integral in properly regulating
diabetic dogs, the vast majority of
diabetic dogs will
require life long insulin administration.
Having a
diabetic dog is also a big commitment, as it
requires dedicated pet parents who can give twice - a-day injections of insulin.
Dogs with heart disease may require lower - calorie senior dog foods to help keep weight down as well as lower - sodium formulations, while diabetic dogs will need specially formulated, lower fat, higher fiber diabetic dog foods that delay absorption of food and keep blood sugar levels const
Dogs with heart disease may
require lower - calorie senior
dog foods to help keep weight down as well as lower - sodium formulations, while
diabetic dogs will need specially formulated, lower fat, higher fiber diabetic dog foods that delay absorption of food and keep blood sugar levels const
dogs will need specially formulated, lower fat, higher fiber
diabetic dog foods that delay absorption of food and keep blood sugar levels constant.
Caring for a
diabetic dog does
require frequent trips to the veterinarian to regulate the blood sugar.
Most
diabetic cases
require the use of injectable insulin to help control the
dog's glucose levels.
Throughout the years, we have successfully treated and saved many puppies that have had parvo, cats or kittens with severe upper respiratory, some even
requiring hospitalization,
dogs with sarcoptic and demodectic mange, emaciated
dogs and cats, several FHO surgeries,
diabetic animals,
dogs with cushings, as well as
dogs with allergies associated with severe skin issues.
The severity of your
dog's
diabetic neuropathy will determine the level of treatment
required to resolve the condition.