CARING FOR A DIABETIC DOG

Anastasia Hanny Irawan, DVM, M.Sc. of Bioguard Corporation, shares tips for a happy and healthy life with a diabetic pet.

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On that quiet Monday morning I received a message from my mom, she mentioned that Luna, my 7-year-old female husky back home, was sick. She had suddenly lost a lot of weight despite eating well, was urinating more frequently and had lost interest in her daily walks. My family took her to the nearest vet clinic, the vet did some tests, and finally diagnosed her with diabetes. What Is Diabetes in dogs? Like in humans, dogs too get afflicted with diabetes.