How Do You Detect Diabetes In Dogs?
There is no cure for diabetes. But the earlier you detect diabetes in dogs, the more effective the treatment will be. This article will tell you how to detect diabetes in dogs. • Know if your dog is especially susceptible to diabetes. Keep in mind, however, that dogs can still get diabetes even if they don’t fall into one of these high-risk groups. • Canine diabetes can start with obesity. This is not always the case; with some breeds it can be genetic. More dogs with diabetes are obese. The best way to check for obesity is by checking your dog’s rib cage. Run your hand along your dog’s rib cage and feel for the ribs. You should be able to feel the ribs easily. If not, your dog may be obese. • Diabetes usually happens in dogs around the age of 7 to 9.[1] • Bigger dogs are more likely to get dog diabetes than smaller breeds.[2] • Female dogs are twice as likely to get diabetes than male dogs.[1] • Look for the main signs of canine diabetes: excessive drinking, excessive urination, and w
