Not So Sweet: Diabetes in Pets - AAHA Diabetes is common in cats and dogs, especially as they age While the condition can be managed, early detection and treatment are essential to prevent complications and improve your pet’s quality of life Knowing about the common signs of diabetes in pets can help you know when your furry friend needs veterinary care
Diabetes Mellitus | Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Washington . . . Diabetes mellitus occurs due to an animal’s inability to produce enough insulin and or use it properly Insulin is a hormone that efficiently breaks down sugars, fats, and proteins, including the sugar glucose Without insulin managing glucose levels, sugar accumulates in the blood and spills into the urine and can result in serious health conditions Pets
Understanding diabetes in pets | Veterinary Teaching Hospital . . . With type 2 diabetes, the beta cells remain intact, but the pancreas cannot secrete enough insulin to maintain a healthy level of blood glucose Type 2 diabetes is more common in cats Signs of diabetes in pets Clinical signs of diabetes include: Weight loss Cloudy eyes (cataracts) in dogs Chronic infection Lethargy Decreased appetite
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs - Overview | VCA Animal Hospitals Type I diabetes mellitus (sometimes also called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) results from total or near-complete destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells This is the most common type of diabetes in dogs As the name implies, dogs with this type of diabetes require insulin injections to stabilize blood sugar
Diabetes - MU Veterinary Health Center Infections make it more difficult for the body to use insulin The two common causes of infection in dogs with diabetes are urinary tract infections and dental disease Urinary tract infections are common in dogs with diabetes for several reasons First, diabetic animals have more dilute urine than healthy animals