DIABETES

It is caused by a deficiency of insulin - the hormone that regulates how sugar is absorbed and utilized by the cells and tissues of the body.


The result is excessive drinking and urination, or polydipsia and polyuria. This is one cause of changes in urinary habits that leads to problems with urination inside the house in dogs in which "housebreaking" seemed to be satisfactory prior to the disease onset. .



Symtom : The dog drink more, must urinate more often, can starts to urinate in the house, loose weight etc.. It's very important that you take your dog to the vet if he have signs that reminds of diabetes.



Treatment: There is no cure for diabetes.
If diabetes is found and treatment is required, the treatment will be daily injections of insulin.

He shall have a strict diet, no candy ;o) Regular dinnertime everyday etc..