What are the symptoms and precautions for dogs? Come and have a look

Diabetes has always been a powerful character for both humans and canines. Not only does it have a strong ability to destroy kidney function, it also produces a series of cardiovascular and neurological complications. So the question is, why do dogs get diabetes? What should you do if your dog has diabetes? The so-called prevention is better than remedy. It is much better to know the relevant knowledge of this disease in advance and then prevent the disease than to make the dog sick.

1. Understand that canine diabetes

Insulin is the only hormone in the body that lowers blood sugar, and diabetes is caused by the lack of insulin in the body. This disease occurs more frequently in dogs aged 5 to 7 and is more likely to be sick than males and females.

2. Understand the characteristics of disease. All dogs have their own characteristics, not to mention that no one can know your dog better than you. Pay attention to its daily behavior. If there is any abnormality, you must take it to heart, because it is very likely that it is sick.

3. If the following symptoms appear, please pay attention!

1. Sudden extreme thirst

2. Frequent urination, urgency

3. Unusual fatigue and accidental decrease in activity

4. Thunder weight gain

If these conditions occur, consider whether the dog has diabetes. Because sick dogs will experience symptoms such as excessive thirst, excessive urination, excessive hunger, difficulty sleeping, easy dehydration, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, laziness, vomiting, depression and cataracts.

And overweight dogs are more likely to develop diabetes. At the same time, obese dogs can develop insulin resistance, which makes insulin treatment less effective. Diabetic dogs are best kept at normal levels.

4. The best way to consult a professional

Of course, it is to take your dog to a veterinarian for a comprehensive and thorough examination to diagnose whether the dog has diabetes or has early signs of diabetes. It would be better if you provide a professional diet and exercise plan to improve the dog's physical fitness. Regular exercise can not only maintain a healthy body, but also have a certain positive effect on the treatment of diabetes.

Although these suggestions cannot cure diabetes, we can give you a reference. We also hope that it can attract the attention of dog owners, develop good dog raising habits, and keep dogs away from diabetes.