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The Symptoms Of Canine Diabetes
By Rose Smith, Fri Dec 9th
It can take a while for us humans to suspect that we may havediabetes and go in for tests. It's much harder for us to spotthe symptoms of diabetes in dogs. The disease tends to sneak upand the symptoms will often go unnoticed until the disease hasbecome quite advanced. Here are some things you should alwayswatch for in your dog and take them to a vet to be tested if yoususpect that your dog may have developed canine diabetes.
**Canine Diabetes Symptoms To Watch For**
Drinking a Lot of Water
Although it's natural for your dog to be thirstier in the summeror after a bit of rambunctious exercise, excessive drinkingthroughout the day and that continues for several days can be asign of diabetes. If you notice that you're having to fill thewater bowl more often, you may want to have your dog tested forcanine diabetes. Other diseases may also cause an increase inthirst as well, so having a veterinarian check your pet is agood idea.
Urinating a Lot
It stands to reason, if your dog is drinking more, then they'regoing to be wanting outside a lot more too. So, although you maynot notice the increased water intake right away (as it can bevery gradual), you'll certainly be made aware of the increasedneed to urniate (think revolving door).
Your Dog May Develop "Sweet Breath"
Most of us dog owners will
complain of a dog's "bad breath", soyou'll most likely notice if the breath takes on a "sweet"smell. This is a sign that your dog's blood sugar levels haverisen to high and need to be brought under control.
Shaking
No, we're not talking about how a dog shakes after they get wet.This is a subtle shaking/shivering that accompanies hypoglycemia(low blood sugar) and is very serious. If this symptom appears,take your dog to the veterinarian immediately as it is veryserious and your might require an injection of insulin.
Weakness and Tiredness
Your dog may also appear weak and very tired most days. If yournormally active dog suddenly develops these symptoms over thecourse of a few days, have them tested for diabetes.
Loss of Weight
Normally, being overweight can bring on canine diabetes, butsometimes a dog will begin to steadily lose weight instead.Regardless of whether this is from the onset of diabetes or not,you need to get your dog to a veterinarian right away for teststo rule out any other type of serious disease.
About the author:(c) 2005. Rose Smith is the owner of Caring For Caninesand invites you to explore the benefits of holistic dogmedicines and remedies. To read more about dog-related healthproblems and advice, please visit: http://www.caringforcanines.com/articles-health-problems.shtml
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