Did you know that dogs can develop diabetes? Let’s address some of facts about this disease.

Learning that your dog has diabetes can feel overwhelming. Up to 1% of all dogs may develop diabetes during their lifetime. It is a serious diagnosis, but treatment and management strategies can give your dog a long, quality life.

Diabetes revolves around a lack of insulin or a lack of the body’s response to insulin. Insulin therapy is a mainstay of treatment.

Some of the symptoms of diabetes are excessive thirst, increased urination, weight loss, decreased appetite, cloudy eyes, frequent infections........

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