{"id":490,"date":"2018-12-13T04:31:57","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T04:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/?p=490"},"modified":"2022-04-05T14:25:01","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T14:25:01","slug":"the-prevention-and-treatment-of-pet-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/blog\/the-prevention-and-treatment-of-pet-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Prevention and Treatment of Pet Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AnAs a dedicated pet owner, you want to do your best to ensure your pet is at the top of their game. That means providing top-notch food, daily opportunities for exercise, and access to routine\u00a0wellness care<\/a>. Sometimes, however, pets develop an illness despite their owner\u2019s best efforts. Pet diabetes is one of many age-related conditions that can not only be treated and controlled, it can also be prevented.<\/p>\n

What is Pet Diabetes?<\/h2>\n

Glucose is a sugar that\u2019s produced from digested food. Absorbed by the intestines, glucose travels throughout the body via the bloodstream as a source of energy. In order for cells to absorb the glucose, insulin is required. Produced in the pancreas, the amount of insulin required depends on the level of glucose in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or as the result of the body\u2019s inability to sufficiently utilize insulin. In turn, blood glucose levels are profoundly impacted, and unused glucose accumulates in the bloodstream.<\/p>\n

Connecting the Dots<\/h3>\n

Pet diabetes can affect any pet regardless of species, age, gender, and breed. However, it\u2019s more common among\u00a0senior pets<\/a>,\u00a0obese or significantly overweight pets<\/a>, and those with genetic predispositions.<\/p>\n

Know the Signs<\/h3>\n

Common side effects of pet diabetes include:<\/p>\n