![]() These foods often lead to glucose spikes right after eating and corresponding big drops in blood sugar soon thereafter. Highly digestible diets are often yummy, but they are high in sugars. Excessive treats or treats with a lot of carbohydrates, which affect blood sugar, could throw off insulin regulation. If you need treats for training, discuss your choices with your veterinarian. So, you must find a food your dog consistently consumes. If they don’t eat, they don’t get medicine. Call your veterinarian if your dog is not eating. Remember: If your dog skips a meal, do not give them an insulin dose because it could trigger hypoglycemia. If you can give your dog a treat after receiving an insulin injection, it provides a more positive association with the injection. Meals 10-12 hours apart work best for most dogs. In this article, we’ve outlined some things to keep in mind when feeding a diabetic dog.Ī diabetic dog needs correctly timed meals, instead of free will feeding. Too little, and they will collapse from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Too much, and they will drink and pee far more than usual. ![]() Your dog needs just the right amount of glucose in their bloodstream. Blood glucose levels affect what your dog eats, as well as how much they eat too.ĭiabetes relates to excess blood glucose (or sugar). If your dog is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, your veterinarian will help you with insulin dosages. When and how you feed is crucial to canine health ![]()
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