Diabetes in Dogs
A diagnosis of diabetes can feel overwhelming at first, but you’re not alone in this. With the right support, many diabetic pets go on to live long, happy and comfortable lives. This page brings together trusted resources to help you understand your pet’s condition, what daily management involves, and how we can work together to keep your pet feeling their best.
Animal Diabetes Australia
https://www.animaldiabetesaustralia.com.au/diabetic-care-of-dogs/
This page provides a practical overview of how diabetes is managed in dogs, including;
- What diabetes is
- How it is treated with daily insulin
- Appropriate nutrition
- Why the veterinarian–owner team is so important for good control.
It explains;
- The general goals of treatment
- What diabetic remission means
- Home care responsibilities required, such as giving insulin on time, recording your dog’s appetite, weight, water intake and urine glucose, and why consistent monitoring matters.
- You’ll also find guidance on tracking key health indicators at home that help us adjust treatment safely.
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
This link leads to the 2018 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, a set of expert-developed recommendations used by veterinarians to guide the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of diabetic pets.
The page includes access to downloadable resource tools such as
- Home monitoring diaries
- Glucose curve worksheets
- Educational videos for how to collect urine
- How to use urine test strips at home.
It supports owners in working with our vets to monitor and manage diabetes, including insulin use, diet, glucose monitoring and troubleshooting common issues in caring for a diabetic dog or cat.
If you have any further questions about any of the above information, please do not hesitate to contact us.