Dog Diabetes is actually quite a common problem

Dogs can suffer from diabetes as well as humans.  In fact some studies show that 1 in 400 dogs may be diabetic.

Symptoms of Dog Diabetes

The symptoms of dog diabetes is similar to those symptoms in humans.  Symptoms develop over a series of weeks:

• Weight loss or gain
• Excessive thirst
• Excessive urination
• Increased appetite (or no appetite at all)
• Visual problems including cataracts develop

Test for dog diabetes

Dog urine can be checked using keto/glucose strips or a pet glucometer.

Obviously treating a dog with diabetes will have medical costs.  However, without treatment, it could be fatal.