Diabetic dogs need a diet that is high in fiber but low in simple carbohydrates. But what is it about high fiber dog foods that help keep your dog healthy? Every dog’s body needs sugar in the form of carbohydrates. The body converts this into quick energy for walking and running and playing and even [...]
I found an i nteresting article on what to do if your pet is diagnosed with diabetes. This article is made by certified veterinary technician Randi Golub and he has a simple message for their owners: Don’t panic. This great article tackles the different things diabetic dog owners should do. From feeding the correct diabetic [...]
Diabetes in dogs is alarmingly increasing each year. If your pet is diagnosed with diabetes you would have to watch what he eats or what you feed him. No matter the type of diabetes your dog is suffering from, maintaining blood sugar levels of the dog is your prime duty as a loving pet owner. [...]
If your pet has been diagnosed with diabetes they must follow a certain meal plan or diet to counter the effects of diabetes. Veterinarians may prescribe specially formulated commercial diabetic dog foods for your pet. This means that you might have to do away with commercial dog food that you normally give your pet. But [...]
Studies show that most dogs get diabetes by eating too much carbohydrates and not getting enough exercise. Did you know that you can enhance your diabetic dog’s health by limiting his weight gain and increasing his activity level? Feeding your pet diabetic dog foods will help digest carbohydrates better. Plus, the more exercise he gets, [...]
Vetlive does a great job of answering questions about dog health, especially on specific conditions and issues. Here is a great post on Ask the Vet that covers the truths and myths about dog diabetes. Ask the Vet-Dog Diabetes