Pets can develop type 1 and type 2 diabetes and sometimes require medical intervention to save their lives.
Your pet is a precious friend who spends all their time with you. Most pet owners do what they can to help ensure their time spent is happy and healthy. This includes taking care of any medical problems or health issues that develop. One problem that many pet owners tend to overlook is diabetes.
Yes! It’s possible for dogs and cats to develop diabetes. They can also go into ketoacidosis if their bodies start burning excess amounts of fat for fuel. If you aren’t aware of the signs, you might not realize that your pet’s health is deteriorating to a dangerous point. To ensure you catch a potential case of diabetes as soon as possible, look for these signs.
#1 Thirstier Than Usual
You may see your pet getting up to drink more often and even searching for water in the toilet and other spots when they empty the water bowl.
#2 Needs To Go Out a Lot!
With the increased thirst comes an increased frequency of urination. Your pet may want to go out more often, or even start having accidents if you aren’t home during the day to walk them.
#3 Always Hungry
When your pet has a sudden increase in appetite, it may be a sign of diabetes. The body can trigger hunger when it’s unable to use glucose for fuel due to insulin resistance or not producing enough insulin. This is the body’s way of trying to get more energy because it thinks that not enough is available.
#4 Unexplained Weight Loss
You haven’t changed your pet’s diet, and they are still eating regularly, but your dog is also 
losing weight. If this is the case, your pet’s body may be burning fat for fuel due to an inability to use the glucose from their food.
#5 Sudden Inactivity or Weakness
When your pets aren’t getting enough energy to feed their cells, they’ll start slowing down, sleeping more, and may even become weaker. Cats can also develop weakness in their back legs when they have diabetes.
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Top Ten Signs Your Pet Has Diabetes. URL Link. Accessed October 23, 2017.
Diabetes in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment. URL Link. Accessed October 23, 2017.
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