Sentences with phrase «of diabetic dogs»

Every owner of a diabetic dog knows that two things are critical to managing the condition: regular meals and corresponding doses of insulin.

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.

Keep reading to learn more about how diabetes affects dogs, what kind of dietary changes might be beneficial, and recommended brands of diabetic dog food.

I also specialize in taking care of diabetic dogs.

The life expectancy of a diabetic dog can be the same as a healthy dog's with proper care.

The hospital sent us home with a few samples of diabetic dog food.

Regular monitoring of a diabetic dog's blood glucose levels is very important.

About a quarter of all diabetic dogs have pancreatitis.

Two meals will not only help to control blood sugar levels, but will also help to reduce the weight of the diabetic dog.

The majority of diabetic dogs have absolute insulin deficiency (77 — 80).

Clinical studies have demonstrated that approximately one - third of diabetic dogs can be maintained adequately on once - daily doses of Vetsulin.

Through a combination of insulin and dietary changes, initial regulation of your diabetic dog will help to control their disease, and you should see positive changes in their energy, body condition and other symptoms within a few weeks.

Consistency is vital to proper management of the diabetic dog.

Owners of diabetic dogs often notice increased thirst and urination, weakness, and weight loss despite a normal or even ravenous appetite.

This FAQ is designed to assist the owners of diabetic dogs in knowing what to expect and to make decisions regarding cataract surgery.

In one study, half of the diabetic dogs tested had occult or hidden urinary tract infections that were not detected by urinalysis.

The life expectancy of your diabetic dog stabilised on insulin is similar to that of other healthy pets of the same breed.

In addition, it has been shown to have a beneficial effect on glucose responses after eating and is therefore potentially beneficial as an ingredient in the diet of diabetic dogs [31, 32].

The impact on blood glucose peaks may last from 14 to 24 hours, and approximately one - third of diabetic dogs can achieve successful diabetes management with a single dose of Vetsulin per day.

However, Cindy (his foster mom) says that even though some people may be concerned about taking care of a diabetic dog, «it really is not that hard.»

There are no published studies investigating whether obesity is a risk factor for dogs with absolute insulin deficiency, which represent the majority of diabetic dogs.

We ask that owners of diabetic dogs and cats be reachable by phone for the first 24 hours in the event of abnormal intake testing.

95 % of diabetic dogs have Type I insulin dependent diabetes.

Inflammatory cell infiltration of pancreatic islets occurs in 46 % of diabetic dogs (83), and ∼ 50 % of diabetic dogs have circulating antibodies against β - cells (70 — 72).

At least 50 % of diabetic dogs have type 1 diabetes based on present evidence of immune destruction of β - cells.

If the criteria established for human diabetes are applied to dogs, at least 50 % of diabetic dogs would be classified as type 1, because this proportion has been shown to have antibodies against β - cells (70 — 72).

Extensive pancreatic damage, which likely results from chronic pancreatitis, is responsible for the development of diabetes in ∼ 28 % of diabetic dogs (83).

Although extensive pancreatic damage is responsible for the development of diabetes in 28 % of diabetic dogs, evidence of acute or chronic pancreatitis is found in a larger proportion (∼ 40 %) of diabetic dogs (81,98 — 104).

Extensive pancreatic damage that likely results from chronic pancreatitis is responsible for the development of diabetes in ∼ 28 % of diabetic dogs and thus is the most common «other specific type» of diabetes in dogs.

25 % of diabetic dogs have or have had pancreatitis.

Did you know that approximately 80 % of diabetic dogs will develop cataracts within 16 months of diagnosis, with the majority developing significant cataract within 5 - 6 months?