Caring For A Diabetic Dog

Make changes to your dog s lifestyle to promote its health.

Caring for a diabetic dog. Researchers are still exploring what diet is best for dogs with diabetes. Diabetic dogs are predisposed to developing cataracts a clouding of the lens in your pet s eye even if their diabetes is well managed. Fiber slows the entrance of glucose into the bloodstream and helps your dog. Cataracts may eventually lead to total blindness and can only be corrected with surgery.

Feed your dog healthy and low fat meals and treats there are many types of healthy food available for diabetic dogs. Generally there are many types of healthy diabetic dog food that you can get for your pet. Commercial brands whether they are canned or dry are generally low in fat says dr. The health and dietary needs of dog with diabetes is different from a healthy pet.

Your dog needs to get a dose of healthier meals with lower fats and sugar. Most vets recommend a high fiber low fat diet. Now is a great time to avoid all the sweet treats. If your dog has diabetes there are many ways you can care for your dog.

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 sure to medicate your dog with insulin correctly.