Caring For A Diabetic Dog

The health and dietary needs of dog with diabetes is different from a healthy pet.

Caring for a diabetic dog.

Researchers are still exploring what diet is best for dogs with diabetes. Cataracts may eventually lead to total blindness and can only be corrected with surgery. Now is a great time to avoid all the sweet treats. Keep that and these 10 tips in mind when caring for your diabetic dog.

Most vets recommend a high fiber low fat diet. Your dog needs to get a dose of healthier meals with lower fats and sugar. Deal with the complications of a diabetic dog. Make changes to your dog s lifestyle to promote its health.

Fiber slows the entrance of glucose into the bloodstream and helps your dog. If your dog has diabetes there are many ways you can care for your dog. I wasn t really prepared to care for the cute but alien creature that had entered my home and i definitely wasn t anticipating that a few years down the road i would be meeting the needs of a dog with diabetes. Feed your dog healthy and low fat meals and treats there are many types of healthy food available for diabetic dogs.

Make sure to medicate your dog with insulin correctly. I adopted my first dog a scruffy 10 pound terrier mix named frankie when i was an adult and fairly clueless about all things canine.