Did you know that canine diabetes can
affect a large number of dog breeds? What is canine diabetes? In general,
canine diabetes occurs when there isn’t enough insulin in a dog’s body causing
the body to break down fat and protein reserves as energy alternatives. As a
result the dog may start to lose weight and develop high levels of sugar in the
bloodstream. Like humans, dogs produce insulin in the pancreas and release it
into the cells in response to digested proteins turning it into glucose in the
bloodstream. When there is a lack of insulin or the body doesn’t know what to
do with the insulin then the glucose remains in the bloodstream. Dogs that have
diabetes will most likely be extremely thirsty and urinate frequently. Call your veterinarian Tampa, FL if your dog is showing signs of
diabetes. Your vet will be able to run tests and let you know if your dog is
diabetic or not.
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