How to Control Canine Diabetes

By ErinK

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Insulin
Fiber
Dog food

Controlling Dog Diabetes

Step 1:
For a dog receiving insulin injections twice a day, the feeding schedule should be four meals a day.
Step 2:
Feed the dog one meal at each insulin injection and one meal in the early afternoon and one meal in the late evening.
Step 3:
Add fiber to the dog's food such as Metamucil or pumpkin pie filling.
Step 4:
Monitor the dog's blood sugar levels regularly.

Tips & Warnings

Canine diabetes symptoms include:
1. Excessive thirst
2. Excessive urination
3. Weight loss
4. Exercise intolerance
5. Eye problems
6. Recurring infections
7. Increased appetite
Canine diabetes risk factors include:
1. Obesity for type II
2. Diestrus
3. Pregnancy

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