How Common is Diabetes in Dogs?
Sadly, dog diabetes is more common than people think. Although it is suspected to be underdiagnosed in pets, the MSD Veterinary Manual estimates that about 1 in 300 dogs are diagnosed with diabetes.
Diabetes in much more common in middle aged and elderly dogs (around 10-15 years in age). Female dogs are also much more likely to develop diabetes than male dogs.
What are the impacts of diabetes in dogs?
Just like in humans, diabetes can cause damage to your dog's overall health and well-being because it causes resistance to insulin or low levels of insulin in the body. When your dog eats, the food is digested, and some is broken down into glucose which is released into the bloodstream.
Insulin is the hormone which moves glucose into the cells so it can be used as energy. Diabetes means that your dog cannot use the glucose for energy efficiently and the sugar remains in the blood, causing lots of issues. Without proper management, diabetes can be fatal very quickly.
How Much Does It Cost To Treat Diabetes In Dogs?
With Pet Drugs Online, you need not worry. We know that long-term conditions like diabetes can be costly over time, with expensive veterinary care as well as medical supplies.
However, we could save you money on the cost of dog diabetes prescription medication such as insulin. Simply get the prescription from your vet, create an account with us and get the dog diabetes treatment you’ve had prescribed quickly and easily at a much more sustainable cost.
Best Products for Dog Diabetes
With 15 years of experience in providing owners with the best care for their dog’s diabetes, your dog’s happiness is one of the most important things we want to help you achieve, as well as their health and wellbeing. Leaving your dog’s insulin order in our trusted hands means that you can relax and simply wait for your delivery. Some of the popular brands we stock are:
AlphaTRAK
AlphaTRAK is a trusted brand for dog diabetes. Find their Alphatrak 2 Starter kit for dog diabetes, as well as test strips and lancets so you can easily test your dog's glucose and manage their diabetes closely.
Caninsulin
Caninsulin is for the treatment of insulin deficiency and diabetes in dogs, offering their 10ml and 25ml vials of insulin. Try the VetPen insulin needles for dogs and starter kit to help feel confident when treating your pet.
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Diabetes Diet
We also stock diabetic dog food within our condition specific dog food food range alongside our glucose monitoring strips and syringes. Diet is one of the biggest influencing factors on diabetes, so feeding a diabetic dog a specific diet for dog diabetes can help to support and control their condition, keeping them happy and healthy.
As dog owners, we understand the struggle, stress and worry of organising their medication can be. However, our customer service team and prescription service are on hand to help you manage and control your dog’s diabetes and diet. With five-star rated products which have been formulated by veterinary experts and diabetic specialists, you can feel confident that your dog is getting everything they need to feel themselves again.
ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary Health Nutrition Diabetic Dry Dog Food3 products in range £14.99 – £69.98
