Obesity In Diabetic Dogs

Diabetic dogs are most easily regulated when their body weight is optimal. Dogs that are very overweight (obese) may have insulin resistance, which indicates that insulin therapy is less successful and higher doses are needed.

Obesity in diabetes can also be prevented in many cases if you follow these tips:

Weight loss is supposed to be gradual: Overweight dogs should be fed two-thirds of the acceptable daily allowance for an adequate diet before they have achieved their maximum body weight. Your veterinarian will help you calculate the optimal body weight and nutritional specifications for your diabetic dog and track its weight loss.

Do not Make Overeating Simple: Your pet doctor will let you know how much food your dog can eat every day to lose weight. if you give in to your pet's tempting looks, weight loss would be a lot more challenging.

Count Calories: It’s necessary to count every piece of food your pet eats during the day, including treats and table scraps. Even if your pet only consumes new food, weight gain can occur if multiple family members are unable to resist the care of your furry friend. Put the food list in the refrigerator and ask each family member to see what they fed your pet to avoid over-feeding.

Increase Exercise:  It's better for an obese dog to start slowing down and increase activity over time until he begins to lose weight. But be careful you don't overexert him, particularly if he has a medical condition.

Monitoring Your Dog’s Glucose Levels: Monitoring your pet's glucose level is a vital aspect of overall diabetes treatment and can be achieved in two ways:

Check the presence of glucose and ketones in your pet's urine: this is not as effective as detecting glucose in your dog’s blood, but can be done easily at home.

Measuring sugar levels in your pet's blood: this is considered as the most effective process for pets and is conducted either by veterinarian or at home using a portable gluco-meter and blood test strips.

If your pet is obese, talk to your veterinarian about how this will affect the treatment of diabetes.

Regular visits to your Veterinarian help ensure that your pet is at its optimum weight. Your Veterinarian knows your pet's optimal weight, how fast they can lose weight, and the diets that are better suited for your pet's needs.

Once your dog has achieved their ideal weight, make sure you continue with their regular exercise and the prescribed diet.

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