What To Do When Your Dog Has Diabetes

Not everyone knows that dogs can have diabetes. Most dog parents are often surprised when their dogs are diagnosed with diabetes because it’s not even on their list of expectations. If your dog has been diagnosed, what do you do next?

First, get over your fears and focus on how to help them. The best thing to do is ask your veterinarian all the questions you have on your mind. Hopefully, your vet can answer them all in a simple manner that would be easy for you to understand. Also, don’t be afraid to probe their answer or ask “why?” because it is important that you understand the supplies you need and how to use them.

Insulin will lower blood glucose, while food, except pure protein, and most vegetables, will raise blood glucose. Knowing how to manage them is key to helping your dog beat the disease. Your meter at home is your best bet at handling the disease efficiently.

Giving your pups shots would be difficult at first, but you must learn to do it, as that will help them. Most people have never given a shot before, let alone administered one to their best friend. It would help if you put your fears aside and bear in mind that the shots will help bring their blood glucose level to a safe range. So the sooner you get it done, the quicker you help them recover.