Diabetes Problem (LabX)
Question:
We have a LabX as well and dhe was diagnosed with Diabetes 3 years ago at 7-now
are shepherd is diagnosed as well-both are blind and was the first sign
something was wrong-why would 2 dogs pn 1 household get diabetes 3 years apart
and with no other symtoms until it was full blown??Our Lab is doing well with
insulin 30iu 2x daily and the shepherd is currently at the vets being treated.we
are worried it
was something we did-we love are dogs like children and both were
not overweight and feed high quality foods?
answer:
Hello carol,
Diabetes is usually the result of overfeeding and/or feeding of a fatty diet. I understand this is not the case here and it is therefore likely that you are just unlucky.
Diabetes triggers cataracts and sudden blindness is possible. However the first sign of the condition is usually a severe increase in drinking habits and weight loss. As the appetite usually stays good, most pet owners will not worry before additional signs develops.
I recommend that you get your vet to assess the diet your dogs are receiving (quantity, brand, treats + their body condition) to make sure that you are not overlooking any aspect of their feeding regimen.
Best wishes,
Julien
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Diabetes is an overload of the pancreas of Carbohydrates – most gibble fit in this category. Many vets might not agree however you need to get back to as close to nature as possible in terms of what the dogs ate in the wild – protein (meat) and grass.
Try feeding the dogs liver (inexpensive), 30% hamburger meat with eggs and spinach mixed in as a meatball snack. EVO is a 95% meat canned food -my dogs love it. I also feed the dogs chicken and turkey meat. There is a turkey meat in the frozen meat section that is put out by Zacky – it is $2.99 for 3 lbs of turkey meat. It doesnt’ matter how much you spend on the dog food – it’s really about reading the labels. Diabetes is serious and you seriously need to get to the root of the problem – too many carbohdrates!
Marlene
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