cocker spaniels?

Question

anyone know the symptoms of diebetes in a cocker

Answer 1

Diabetes is a common ailment in dogs, it seems to be more common in obese dogs and there are some breeds that seem to be predisposed to diabetes mellitus, those breeds are: Poodles, Schnauzers, Keeshounds, Cairn Terriers, Dachshunds, Cocker Spaniels, and Beagles. A diagnosis of diabetes sounds scary, it is scary, but it is not a death sentence. Diabetic dogs can live for years once their blood sugars are regulated. Don't feel that diabetes equals euthanasia, because it doesn't have to.

What is diabetes? Cells in the pancreas make the hormone insulin, if the cells stop producing enough insulin or if the cells in certain body tissues become resistant to the action of insulin, Diabetes mellitus will be the result. Diabetic animals are unable to control their blood sugar, they have hyperglycemia (blood sugar is to high). The cause of the disease is a mystery but chronic pancreatitis and heredity have been suggested as possible causes.

Symptoms: Symptoms include but are not limited to: Drinking more, urinating more, weight loss, increased appetite, dehydration, and sudden cataract formation. If diabetes remains uncontrolled the animal may become ketotic - cells begin to use fat as fuel for energy production, ketone bodies then begin to accumulate in the blood. If your dog is ketotic it may have these additional symptoms: depression, weakness, vomiting, rapid breathing, and the breath may have an odor of acetone to it. If your dog has any of these symptoms see your veterinarian immediately.

Diagnosis: Diagnosing diabetes is done through a series of blood tests and urine tests. Your veterinarian will want to check your pets blood sugar, normal levels for a dog will be 70 - 150 mg/dl, a diabetic dogs blood sugar will be greater then 200 mg/dl. Your veterinarian will check your dogs urine for glucose, a diabetic dog will be spilling glucose into its urine. These tests are necessary to rule out other diseases that have similar symptoms to diabetes.

Treatment for Diabetes: The treatment for diabetes in dogs is similar to the treatment for diabetes in humans, through diet and insulin therapy. Your dog will need to be kept on a strict regimen of feedings and insulin injections. Your dog will probably be switched to a diet that is high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, like Science Diet w/d or r/d, your veterinarian will probably recommend a diet to use.

This kind of a diet will help avoid elevations of glucose after eating and help with regulation of blood glucose. Insulin therapy is done through injections that are given under the skin. Insulin needs to be stored in the refrigerator, if exposed to direct sunlight or warm temperatures it can become damaged and ineffective.

The insulin should be rolled gently in your hands (never shaken) before each use. Insulin is drawn up in syringes that are made specifically for that type of insulin, generally you draw up more then what is needed and tap the syringe (just like on ER) and expel any air that is in the syringe. Make sure what is left in the syringe is the exact amount of insulin prescribed with no air. The injection is made under the skin, first tent the skin with one hand then insert the needle horizontally with the other hand making sure the needle does not go through your tent. Push the plunger in and remove the needle. The syringe used for insulin has a small needle, most dogs are not bothered by the needle at all.

Change your injection site with each injection. If you give the injection in the same spot your dog may start to build up scar tissue and the insulin will not be properly absorbed by the body. Do not reuse your syringes, you could cause an infection, also do not use syringes that have been washed with cleansers. Your veterinarian will teach you how to give the injections and how to properly handle and store the insulin.

Additional Information: Your dog will need regular blood glucose checks to ensure it is properly regulated. Your pet will need insulin for the rest of its life. This does not mean you do not get to have a life outside of your pets diabetes but you will definitely need a schedule. It helps if there is only one caretaker per household other wise it may get confusing as to who gave the insulin, also a lot of families mark on a piece of notebook paper or a calender when they give the injection so they know whether or not they gave it. Sadly this disease is deadly if left untreated.

Answer 2

How the heck can we tell you with out a picture? If you bought it from a Pet Store then it is probably from a puppy mill. For all you know it could be a mutt that looks like Cocker Spaniel. Puppy mills often forge Kennel Club Papers. If you wanted a Purebred, well bred dog then you should have went to a reputable breeder and not some slimeball puppy mill storefront.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

fatigue, excessive drinking and urinating...this is the same with all dogs. If you think there is a problem, get the dog checked ASAP. Its not something that should be left. Diabetes is life threatening to dogs aswell as people

Answer 5

No, but go to the vet and get a blood test and urine test done to be sure, you must have a reason for suspecting this....get it sorted, poor doggie, i've got two cockers, beautiful characters, if I thought they were ill I wouldn't be asking questions I'd be off to the vet. If it is ,you may be able to get it under control before it worsens ......pleeze go to the vet.....sooooooon...

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Same as symptoms in any dog. They put on weight and drink excessive amounts of water.

Answer 8

Fatigue

Answer 9

diabetes in any animal--increased water intake, increased urination, increased appetite, weigth loss
these are signs in the begining. left untreated things get worse.

Answer 10

Excessive drinking and urinating.