Canine diabetes

CANINE DIABETESETIOLOGY, SIGNS & SYMPTOMS, & DIAGNOSIS

WHAT IS CANINE DIABETES?

• Two types• Insulin deficiency diabetes

• Dogs lose pancreatic beta cells• Unable to produce enough insulin

• Same as human form of Type I Diabetes• Most common form of canine diabetes

• Insulin resistance diabetes• Insulin does not function

CAUSES OF TYPE I CANINE DIABETES

• Chronic inflammatory condition of the pancreas• Autoimmune disorder• Pregnancy• Breed

• Smaller and mixed breeds• Obesity

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

INCREASED HUNGER

WEIGHT GAIN

INCREASED THIRST

FREQUENT & COPIOUS URINATION

THINNING HAIR

LETHARGY AND WEAKNESS

CLOUDY EYES (CATARACTS)

COMPLICATIONS

• Hypoglycemia• Ketoacidosis• Increased infections• Cataracts• Dehydration• Hypertension• Neuropathy

DIAGNOSIS

• Serum glucose test• Fructosamine level

• Urine glucose test