Natural Pet Health

It is not only the human kind that can develop diabetes. Even our beloved pets, no matter how well we care for them, can develop diabetes.

This is often a scary situation for the pet owner and the first question that is usually asked of the veterinarian is -will my pet need to be put to sleep-

Of course this is a difficult issue and the answer may vary on the overall age and health of your pet.

Many older pets that are diagnosed with diabetes go on to live many more happy years, but this takes commitment and close care of your pet.

Diabetic cats and dogs can live just as long as perfectly healthy pet if the diabetes is diagnosed and treated properly by both the veterinarian and the owner.

Question:

How long a dog can survive without appropriate treatment after being diagnose of Diabetes? Is it possible for them to fully recover from Diabetes if treatment is being applied?

Daniele

Answer:

Hi Danielle,

Thank you for your query. You are to be commended for researching the use of natural alternatives.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. The problem with this sugar in the blood is that it binds to the different things in blood eg. hormones, thus stopping these from working. The sugar will also damage the blood vessels themselves, leading to problems like retinopathy (where the vision is altered). The sugar also effects with oxygen supply, thus making your pet sluggish. If diabetes is not treated it can cause long-term health problems.