You may call your dog and get little or no response. Within a few hours, the blood glucose will rise, and your dog will return to normal. Since many dogs sleep a lot during the day, this important sign is easily missed. Watch for any subtle signs of hypoglycemia because it is the first sign of impending problems.
What happens if my diabetic dog doesn't get insulin?
Without insulin, glucose cannot reach cells within the body. This triggers the body to produce more glucose, which then builds up in the bloodstream and causes health issues. Also similar to humans, there are different types of diabetes in dogs. According to Puchot, however, one is much more common than the other.
What happens if diabetes is left untreated in dogs?
If left untreated, the condition can lead to cataracts, increasing weakness in the legs (neuropathy), malnutrition, ketoacidosis, dehydration, and death. Diabetes mainly affects middle-age and older dogs, but there are juvenile cases.
What is the life expectancy of a dog with diabetes?
If you are able to give your dog insulin, diabetes may not affect life expectancy. “If they live past the first three months, they do really well. Excluding dogs that don't make it through those first few months, the median survival is two years,” Dr. Behrend says.
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