Your Dog Or Cat Could Be Diabetic!

Life is not easy as a Type 1, insulin dependent diabetic. I know this first hand. Everything about being diabetic is a COLOSSAL pain in the butt - especially if you are not fond of needles.

But there's a new problem regarding our families and diabetes. And the sad thing is, we only have ourselves to blame for this one.

As Americans have been getting heavier, so have our PETS. Diabetes is on the rise among our nation's dogs and cats, just as it is among people, according to a report from Banfield Pet Hospital. Banfield is the nation's largest chain of pet hospitals, and it says that diabetes has increased in pets so much, that 32% of all dogs, and 17% of all cats, are diabetic.

So what does this mean for your pet?

Diabetes in pets is most often linked to obesity. Getting the animal to lose weight is the most important step for an owner and their veterinarian to take. Also, it is possible that the dog or cat may require lifelong monitoring and treatment, including insulin injections.

I don't want any animal to go through what I do every day - so look for the symptoms.

Some clear signs of diabetes in both cats and dogs may include; excessive urination, increased thirst, and weight loss.

We love our pets - lets make sure we take care of them!

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