Caring For A Diabetic Dog

Make sure to medicate your dog with insulin correctly.

Caring for a diabetic dog.

Diabetic dogs are predisposed to developing cataracts a clouding of the lens in your pet s eye even if their diabetes is well managed. I adopted my first dog a scruffy 10 pound terrier mix named frankie when i was an adult and fairly clueless about all things canine. Cataracts may eventually lead to total blindness and can only be corrected with surgery. If your dog has diabetes there are many ways you can care for your dog.

Generally there are many types of healthy diabetic dog food that you can get for your pet. Researchers are still exploring what diet is best for dogs with diabetes. I wasn t really prepared to care for the cute but alien creature that had entered my home and i definitely wasn t anticipating that a few years down the road i would be meeting the needs of a dog with diabetes. Make changes to your dog s lifestyle to promote its health.

Commercial brands whether they are canned or dry are generally low in fat says dr. Deal with the complications of a diabetic dog. Now is a great time to avoid all the sweet treats. Fiber slows the entrance of glucose into the bloodstream and helps your dog.

The health and dietary needs of dog with diabetes is different from a healthy pet. Keep that and these 10 tips in mind when caring for your diabetic dog.