{"id":12419,"date":"2020-11-11T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=12419"},"modified":"2025-10-08T11:49:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:49:31","slug":"diabetes-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to manage diabetes in dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re lucky enough to have a canine best friend, you\u2019ll want to do everything you can to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-dog-healthy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep him healthy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for as long as possible. Unfortunately, dogs can be affected by many of the same chronic diseases that humans deal with. Diabetes mellitus is one of these diseases that commonly affects humans as well as our canine companions. How do you know if your dog has diabetes, and what will that mean for treatment? Here\u2019s what you should know about diabetes mellitus in dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is diabetes mellitus in dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes increased thirst and urination due to a lack of regulation of sugar levels in the blood. In a healthy dog, the pancreas has specific cells called B cells that make and secrete insulin after a rise in blood sugar. Insulin is then the \u201ckey\u201d that unlocks receptors on the surface of cells to allow glucose to get into cells. In dogs with diabetes mellitus, they either do not make insulin\u2014or are resistant to insulin\u2014causing sugar to build up in the blood without being able to get into cells. This is different from diabetes insipidus, which is also a metabolic disease causing symptoms of increased drinking and urination, but is caused by a disruption in the hormones that regulate water balance in the body, instead of insulin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like in humans, there are two types of diabetes mellitus, Type 1 and Type 2. While cats are prone to Type 2 diabetes, dogs almost exclusively get Type 1 diabetes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/type-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 1 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the pancreas stops producing insulin or only produces a small amount. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/type-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the pancreas still makes some insulin, but it may not be enough\u2014or the body may not use it efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes a dog to get diabetes?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Claudine Sievert, DVM, a Kansas-based veterinarian and veterinary consultant at CatPet, there are two causes of Type 1 diabetes in dogs:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/health\/pancreatitis-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic pancreatitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the pancreas starts digesting its own tissue, and<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/vhc.missouri.edu\/small-animal-hospital\/small-animal-internal-medicine\/diseases-and-treatments\/diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immune-mediated destruction of the pancreas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the causes of this condition are still unknown).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What determines if your dog is at risk for developing diabetes? It depends on your dog\u2019s age, sex, diet, size, and breed. Female dogs are more at risk than males. Per Dr. Sievert, the smaller a dog is, the more likely it is to develop diabetes at a younger age (larger breeds are more susceptible later in life).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of diabetes in dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that it\u2019s not difficult to observe symptoms of diabetes in your dog; in fact, the early warning signs are the same for humans as they are for canines, and a simple blood test can confirm any suspicions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cUsually, owners first notice that their dog is drinking a lot more water and urinating a lot more,\u201d says Sara Ochoa, DVM, a Texas-based veterinarian and veterinary consultant for DogLab. \u201cMany times they notice that their dog is having accidents in the house or cannot hold their urine all night.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other symptoms may include weight loss, increased appetite, depression or lack of energy, and weakness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prognosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dog has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, don\u2019t panic: Many dogs continue to live a long life after diagnosis, although it depends on how early diabetes was detected and how well their owners follow the treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEarly detection of diabetes in dogs is very important because it will allow you to start managing the disease and prevent the complications that decrease the quality of life and life expectancy,\u201d says Dr. Sievert. With insulin treatment and close monitoring of glucose levels, she adds, diabetes may not affect your dog\u2019s life expectancy at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, if you choose <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to treat your dog\u2019s diabetes, the prognosis will look more bleak. When<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/health\/diabetes-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes in dogs is left untreated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can lead to complications like kidney disease, cataracts and blindness, urinary tract infections, and a dangerous condition called<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/diabetic-ketoacidosis-in-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ketoacidosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all of which can shorten your dog\u2019s life expectancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat diabetes in dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like in humans, diabetes can\u2019t be cured\u2014but it can be managed. Insulin injections are the primary treatment. Since dogs usually develop Type 1 diabetes, leaving them with little to no insulin, Dr. Sievert says<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medications like Precose or Glucotrol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are only used in conjunction with injections, not as standalone treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to insulin injections, diets that help maintain stable blood glucose levels can help manage diabetes in dogs. \u201cYour veterinarian will suggest a special diet that includes high amounts of quality protein and slow-burning carbs,\u201d says Dr. Sievert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dog is diabetic, you should avoid offering your dog treats or high sugar foods, says Dr. Ochoa, as these can cause blood sugar spikes. You will also want to keep his meals very consistent and feed the same amount at the same time every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/metformin-for-dogs\/\">Metformin for dogs: Uses and safety<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it expensive to treat a dog with diabetes?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you\u2019re worried about how expensive it will be to treat your dog after he\u2019s diagnosed with diabetes, know that the expense doesn\u2019t have to be prohibitive. Dr. Sievert says that<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/insulin-prices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insulin injections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost about $100 per month, diabetic dog food isn\u2019t significantly more expensive than typical food, and a glucose meter is a one-time purchase of about $200 that saves you money in the long run (testing at the vet\u2019s office will cost you at least $20 for each individual blood glucose check). Proper care and follow-up are the best ways to reduce the cost of treatment because one of the biggest expenses of diabetes management is dealing with the complications that arise from a dog not being well-regulated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the proper care and treatment, your diabetic doggo can be by your side\u2014begging for belly rubs and ear scratches\u2014for many years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re lucky enough to have a canine best friend, you\u2019ll want to do everything you can to keep him healthy for as long as possible. Unfortunately, dogs can be affected by many of the same chronic diseases that humans deal with. 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