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Diabetes In Dogs Case Study

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Animal Science and Health
Diabetes in Dogs

6N5565

Contents
Overview 3
What Is Diabetes? 3
What to Look Out For 4
How to Diagnose Diabetes 4
Management of Diabetes 5
Insulin Injection Technique 6
Case Study of Diabetes 7
Bibliography 9

Overview

In this project I am going to look at diabetes in dogs. I will be researching how and why this condition affects so many dogs. I will look at how it is caused, diagnosed, treated and managed throughout the lifespan of the dog.

What Is Diabetes?

There are two different types of diabetes-
Type 1: Insulin Dependent- This is down to the non-production of insulin in the body.
Type 2: Non-Insulin Dependent- This can be down to lifestyle, genetics etc.
Managing the disease consists of balancing …show more content…

Sasha was drinking so much water the owner was unable to keep the water bowl full. Sasha was also urinating large volumes in the house. After examining Sasha, we noted that she was overweight, mildly dehydrated, and lethargic. We promptly recommended a bloodwork panel and urinalysis which showed a very high blood glucose (blood sugar) at 350 mg/Dl. (normal is 60-125 mg/dL), glucose in the urine, as well as a bladder infection.

With the information gained from the physical exam and the lab results Sasha was diagnosed with diabetes. We spoke in depth about diabetes with the owner and counselled the owner about the appropriate care, treatment options, and clinical signs to watch for. We immediately started Sasha on insulin, a special diet low in calories and high in fibre, and antibiotics to treat the bladder infection. Insulin is a medication that is given twice a day under the skin with a special syringe and needle to treat the diabetes. In most cases of diabetes, especially for dogs, the treatment is necessary for the rest of the pets’ …show more content…

The dose was increased slightly and she was periodically retested for blood glucose levels and full panel bloodwork for insulin refills. Sasha is doing great 1 year after diagnosis and enjoys chasing squirrels and balls in the backyard and of course visiting our clinic for routine check-ups and

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