Is it common for dogs to have diabetes?

Question

I just found out that my dog has developed diabetes, nd she is only 7 years old. She also developed cateracts as a side effect, and i now have to give her 2 shots of of insulin a day, along with a change in her diet. This isn't a big deal, i just haven't heard of this being all that common.

Answer 1

I work at a doggy day care, and many of the doggy clients have diabetes..Mostly over pampered small dogs..today's carbohydrate and sugar loaded commercial foods are responsible, as well as genetic predisposition..It is becoming more common by the minute..However, these little guys seem happy and active, and have lived a long time with the insulin therapy.

there is a breeder in our town that keeps churning out these little dogs that develop diabetes..

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Answer 3

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Is it common for dogs to have diabetes?
I just found out that my dog has developed diabetes, nd she is only 7 years old. She also developed cateracts as a side effect, and i now have to give her 2 shots of of insulin a day, along with a change in her diet. This isn't a big deal, i just haven't heard of this being all that common.

Answer 4

MY BLACK LAB 12 YEARS OLD..(RECENTLY DIED LAST MONTH--OTHER COMPLICATIONS)ACTUALLY DEVELOPED IT IN 2000, WE GAVE HER SHOTS TWICE A DAY TOO..SHE GOT CATARACTS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER.WE GOT HER LASER SURGERY ON BOTH EYES.HER EYES WERE PERFECT AFTER THAT.NEVER KNEW TIL THEN DOGS ACTUALLY GOT DIABETES...MAKE SURE YOU INVEST IN A METER..THATS KEY TO KNOW WHATS GOING ON ...THE BEST WAY TO TEST IS TO FLIP LIP INSIDE OUT AND PRICK INSIDE TOWARDS THE EDGE..DIDNT HURT.I GUESS THEY DONT HAVE ALOT OF NERVES THERE...DIDNT EVEN PHASE HER...I USED TO COOK HER FOOD (CHEAPER ANYWAY...)RICE FROZEN VEGGIES AND MEAT /FISH...

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Answer 7

take a look at this site.

http://www.pgaa.com/canine/health/diabetes.html

talks about diabetes in dogs and the common age is between 5 and 7 years of age

Answer 8

I had a cat that was diagnosed with diabetes in January 2005 at the age of 10. I also had to give her 2 shots (5 ml-I think) of insulin twice a day. Unfortunately her little body couldn't handle it and I had to put her to sleep in October 2005.

Here is a link to a very interesting article on canine diabetes.

http://www.thepetprofessor.com/articles/article.aspx?id=1908

Good luck and I wish your dog a long and happy life.

Answer 9

Most people don't realize that diabetes in animals is actually is very common. I worked for a vet clinic for two years as a assistant. and I saw a lot of dogs come through with this. It can be very stress full for the owners. it does require a lot of work and also you will have to have blood screening done regularly now just to make sure everything is going OK with other things like the liver and kidneys which can go fast when a animal is placed on meds. But it is all worth it for your family pet. if your house is like ours then your dog is not just a pet it's family, like one of your own kids. good luck i hope this website will help you understand some more.

Answer 10

My dog died from diabetes/old age. She didn't get diabetes until she was 14 years. We treated her, but being that old it was hard for her body to adjust and she died at 15. Which for a big dog that's a good life span. I loved her very much and would have done anything for her. I have heard of several cases of diabetes among pet owners, but then again I have worked around a lot animals! Best of luck to you and your dog!