Species: Dog
Condition: Diabetes Mellitus
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Diabetes mellitus is a malfunction of the pancreas which plays a crucial role in digestion. If your dog has diabetes then they are unable to process carbohydrates and sugars. The symptoms of hereditary diabetes are generally noticeable from about 6 months of age. Your dog will eat and drink a lot but grow very little. They may be underweight. Diabetes appears across a number of breeds, in particular poodles, spaniels and retrievers. Although diabetes can not be cured, it can be effectively managed through a combination of medication and lifestyle measures. Your vet will give advice on this.
Breeds exposed to Diabetes Mellitus – Research Reference
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Wire Haired Pointer Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labradoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Wire Haired Pointer – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Belgian Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Belgian Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labradoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Diabetes Mellitus or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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