How can i tell if my dog is diabetic?Symptoms to look for?

Question

Hes losing weight and just seems frail he is a mini dachshund.

Answer 1

The first obvious symptoms are a sudden weight loss or gain, accompanied by excessive drinking and urination
the next symptom is vision problems and cataracts,
watch for noticeable thinning of the skin and apparent fragility: these are also serious and indicate that the animal is metabolizing (breaking down) its own body fat and muscle to survive. Dehydration is also common by this point and death can follow quickly.

the losing of the weight is not a good sign and can mean other things also. The best thing to do is go to the vet.

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Answer 4

Diabetics drink a lot of water and urinate a lot. Weight loss could be a symptom, but it could also be caused by other things. The vet can run tests to find out if he is diabetic or there is something else wrong with him.

Answer 5

symptoms of dog diabetes are increased thirst and frequent peeing..having accidents in the house when they never did before. Especially at night. Losing weight is also an early symptom. If you suspect diabetes, take them to the vet because if they go into DKA then they could die. DKA is diabetic ketoacidosis where their sugar goes so high and wont come down. I recently lost my 9 year old German Shephard to complications of diabetes.

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Answer 8

Excessive thirst, eating with weight loss. lethargy, hair falling out in clumps, changes in temperament and loss of control with urine. Any of these symptoms require vet check.

Answer 9

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disorder where the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels.

Blood sugar levels are controlled, in part, by insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, a small organ located in the abdomen. Insulin is made by the pancreatic islet cells (also called the beta cells), then secreted into the blood, where it travels throughout the body and helps regulate blood sugar. Insulin plays an important role in the body's ability to use and store glucose.

The body's cells use glucose as energy. Glucose circulates in the blood and is available to all the cells as a source of energy. In order to be used for energy, glucose must get inside the cell. Insulin attaches to receptors on the cell, which in turn allows glucose to pass from the blood into the cell. It's like a key to a door: insulin is the key, and it must attach to the cell before glucose can get through the door and into the cell.

Without insulin, glucose can not enter the cell. So the cell is "hungry" even though there are high levels of glucose in the blood. Under these conditions, the body gets signals to start using stored fat and protein as energy sources. A diabetic animal often eats extra food because it is trying to supply its body with additional energy. But the food is not used efficiently, so even though the animal is eating a lot it is still losing weight.

The body eliminates excess blood glucose by filtering it through the kidneys and passing it into the urine. Water must be used to flush this excess glucose out of the body, and this is why you see excessive urine volume in a diabetic. Because so much water is being used to flush the excess glucose out of the body, the animal is thirsty and drinks a lot.

So the lack of insulin sets up a complicated series of events that result in the signs you observe in a diabetic animal. Polyuria (excessive urination), polydipsya (excessive water consumption), polyphagia (excessive eating), and weight loss.

Types of Diabetes

Type I: Decreased insulin production by the pancreatic beta cells. Type I diabetes is always insulin dependent (IDDM).

Type II: Decreased responsiveness of the body's cells to insulin, or, improperly functioning beta cells.

Type II diabetes may be either insulin dependent (IDDM) or non-insulin dependent (NIDDM)

Transient DM: When the insulin requirement comes and goes. Approximately 20 percent of diabetic cats may experience periods where they no longer require insulin injections. These periods may range from weeks to months. The diabetes may recur and insulin must be given again.

IDDM and NIDDM are seen in both dogs and cats. Most dogs have IDDM.

Signs

The classic signs of diabetes are
polyuria (PU) - excessive urination
polydipsia (PD) - excessive thirst
Polyphagia - excessive appetite or eating
weight loss
lethargy
As the disease progresses, the signs include anorexia (loss of appetite), depression, and vomiting.

Dogs are often diagnosed with diabetes because the owner notices the dog has suddenly gone blind. This is due to the rapid cataract development that often occurs in diabetic dogs.

Answer 10

Sounds like he needs to be seen by a vet, quickly.