An Insight Into Pet Diabetes

Diabetes, Just the mention of that word sends shivers down the spine. The hormone insulin when not produced or not utilised leads to a raise in blood sugar levels. It is the kind of disease that not just raises your blood sugar levels but this raise also affects a few of the internal organs bringing down their functionality.

Did you know that pets suffer from diabetes too? Well, they do and it is nothing different from humans. Here’s some information about how this disease affects pets and their treatments as well.

Diabetes is unfortunately on the rise even among pets and is a threat to their lives as well. The disease is classified the same as in humans, Type 1 and Type 2. Mostly dogs end up with Type 1 diabetes. The Type 1 is basically the non functionality of the pancreas where they are not producing enough insulin. This is treated the same way as in humans, via insulin injections. Type 2 Diabetes usually end up in cats and may not need as severe a treatment as in insulin injections. It should be able to be controlled via diet and oral medication. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important even among our pets. Although the reason for this rise in this disease is not known obesity is considered to be a major cause. A fat cat may look cute but the health issues behind that flab is devastating.

Knowing the symptoms can quite possible make you alert. Symptoms such as change in appetite, Excessive thirst, excessive urination, weight loss and other simple characteristic changes can be helpful in saving your pets life. Healthy food routine, exercise and proper care can do wonders for your pet may never end up in a situation where medical care is needed.