what is the best food for a diabetic dog?

Question

My vet said diabetic dogs need a food that is low in carbs and high in fiber so which is the best brand? And how do I get my dog to drink more water without getting over heated? (she has long fur)

Answer 1

try to give him foods that dont have that much sugar and also salt in them. i am not saying cut the salt, but just make it a smaller amount.give him soooooooooooo much water or ice cubes. if he also eats like fruits give him some apple. not your computer or ipod, an eatable apple. just kidding. ok then i wish you the best of luck

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Answer 4

First of all, fiber is a carbohydrate so I'm not sure how you're vet expected you to find a food that is low in carbs but high in fiber....just isn't possible (or at least not in the commercial foods their making these days).

You should probably be looking more for a food that is high in protein.

There are a few foods on the market for dogs that are high protein/low carb/grain-free. Innova EVO is probably the best quality but Solid Gold, Wellness, Go Natural, Orijen, Nature's Variety, also have grain free foods and are still good quality.

Remember, just like human diabetics, diabetic dogs will still need some carbs...they just need to be ones that are really good for them and not just there as a filler.

HOpe this helps.

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what is the best food for a diabetic dog?
My vet said diabetic dogs need a food that is low in carbs and high in fiber so which is the best brand? And how do I get my dog to drink more water without getting over heated? (she has long fur)

Answer 6

With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/osULk
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 7

This should really be a no-brainer, but please ask your vet what food he/she recommends for diabetic dogs. Your dog will generally drink when thirsty -- but ours also thinks that ice cubes are a "treat", which is a handy trick for getting some extra fluids into him. Good luck with your dog. If you have a chance to update your question, I'd like to know how things turn out.....

Answer 8

Wellness has a new food called "Core" that is supposed to be ideal for diabetic dogs.It's high in meat protein and very low in carbs.It's pricey,but if you're only feeding it to one dog,then it's worth a try.And to get the dog to drink more,give it ice cubes made from diluted beef or chicken broth.You could also have her coat clipped shorter to keep her cooler.

Answer 9

My dog has been treated for diabetes for the last 3 years. Our vet put her on Science Diet W/D dry. For variety, I wet it with fat free chicken broth & smash it up so she thinks she's getting canned food. So far, we have had no problems with maintaining her blood sugar level so the food & insulin is working. Some treats I give her are Waggin Train Chicken Jerky available from Walmart, Sams or pet stores & Baa Baa Qs (lamb lung - I know gross) that you can get at petstores.
As for water intake, diabetic dogs normally drink alot of water. Unless the vet says your dog is dehydrated, she'll drink what she needs. So you shouldn't worry. The length of her hair does not dictate the amount of water she needs to stay healthy.

Answer 10

It's pricey but science diet or natural. That's what we have to feed our dog, for skin issues....and it worked.
As for the water, just make sure the water is cold and fresh. We have an Aussie sheperd and he won't drink if the water level is too low, or is warm. It sounds picky but keeping the level up keeps the water cooler....good luck