Caring For A Diabetic Dog

Your dog needs to get a dose of healthier meals with lower fats and sugar.

Caring for a diabetic 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. Diabetic dogs are predisposed to developing cataracts a clouding of the lens in your pet s eye even if their diabetes is well managed. I adopted my first dog a scruffy 10 pound terrier mix named frankie when i was an adult and fairly clueless about all things canine. Generally there are many types of healthy diabetic dog food that you can get for your pet.

Feed your dog healthy and low fat meals and treats there are many types of healthy food available for diabetic dogs. Now is a great time to avoid all the sweet treats. The health and dietary needs of dog with diabetes is different from a healthy pet. Make changes to your dog s lifestyle to promote its health.

Deal with the complications of a diabetic dog. Commercial brands whether they are canned or dry are generally low in fat says dr. Cataracts may eventually lead to total blindness and can only be corrected with surgery. Keep that and these 10 tips in mind when caring for your diabetic dog.

Most vets recommend a high fiber low fat diet. Researchers are still exploring what diet is best for dogs with diabetes.