Managing Diabetes In Pets
What is diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus (simply known as ‘diabetes’) is a medical condition in which there are persistently high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
In dogs it is usually caused by a deficiency in a hormone called insulin, which is usually produced in sufficient amounts from the pancreas.
In cats it is usually caused by a failure to respond to a hormone called insulin, which is termed insulin resistance.
These high blood glucose levels negatively impact some of your pet’s bodily functions and lead to the signs of diabetes you may have seen.
The good news is Diabetes is manageable,
with the full support from our team, treatment and owner commitment, your pet can get back on track and lead a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Most pets with diabetes will need to have daily insulin injections, around the same time every day.
Please continue reading for our Step By Step guide on guide on how to give your pet insulin.
The above instructions can be applied to both cats and dogs.
Our telephones will give you access to veterinary advice 24 hours a day, so please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team if you need advice or support regarding your pet.
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Our top tips to help you manage your pet at home,
- Do NOT adjust your pets dose without consulting a vet.
- Aim to always give injections around the same time every day.
- Always store insulin in the fridge.
- Keep a regular feeding schedule.
- Allow at least 24 hours for a prescription to be prepared. You can place prescriptions via email or telephone to our surgery.
If you need further support and information regarding your pet, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for more advice.
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