Our pooches are prone to many of the same medical issues we deal with, and diabetes mellitus is one of them. But what does that look like in dogs?
As in people, canine diabetes is caused by insufficient insulin, causing high levels of sugar in the blood. Pooches of any age can become diabetic, but it’s most common in middle- to older-age dogs.
Several signs can alert you to diabetes. For example, diabetic dogs often drink and urinate a lot. Weight loss in spite of a good appetite is also common. Some dogs are even extra hungry. What’s more, chronic diabetes can cause cataracts in dogs, giving the eye a white appearance.
Many of these signs can also be caused by other medical problems, so that’s why your veterinarian needs to sort things out. The good news is that once diagnosed, canine diabetes is often treatable.