Raw Dog Food S.
  • Home
  • Diet
  • Heath & Wellness
  • Nutrition
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Diet
  • Heath & Wellness
  • Nutrition
No Result
View All Result
Raw Dog Food S.
No Result
View All Result

Home » Diabetic Dog Food: Feeding a Dog with Diabetes

Diabetic Dog Food: Feeding a Dog with Diabetes

by Dog Food System
May 29, 2020
in Wellness
39 1
Diabetic Dog Food Feeding a Dog with Diabetes
94
SHARES
360
VIEWS
Share on TwitterShare on Facebook

Like humans, dogs can become diabetic.

And like humans, diabetes has slowly been on the rise among dogs.

The increase in the number of dogs being diagnosed with diabetes has often been attributed to the quality and type of food the pets are being given.

The illness has often been linked to being an effect of excessive fats, gluten, corn, and foods with refined sugars.

Once diabetic, a dog will need special care, specifically a special kind of diet.

Diabetic dog food is food meant for dogs with diabetes.

It isn’t a special type of food, but rather a more specific type of food.

Simply stated, your pets can’t eat certain things, and should be eating specific things.

So the most important step in feeding diabetic dog food comes in choosing what to feed your dog.

First, you have to watch the amount and type of sugar you feed your pet.

Refined sugar can be found in many of the packaged dry dog food and packaged soft or wet dog food we find in grocery stores.

This type of sugar in these amounts are definitely not ideal for a pet with diabetes.

In relation to this, you have to control the carbohydrate intake of a diabetic dog.

This is because carbohydrates turn into sugar when broken down by the body, which means pet owners have to balance the amount of sugar their pets get from carbohydrates and from their other foods.

Second, dogs with diabetes should be given millet and oats as their sources of grains.

Both these grains make perfect diabetic dog food because they are able to help dogs regulate insulin.

Plus, millets and oats are both high in fiber, which can help clean your pet’s digestive system of any toxins or excess sugar.

Third, look for food that is low in fat and low in sodium.

Dogs with diabetes have decreased liver function, which means they can have difficulty processing sodium.

Similarly, their pancreas could do without fatty foods.

The pancreas are in charge of regulating insulin and blood sugar levels, but it is also the organ that produces the enzymes that break down fat.

If your dog eats fatty foods, their pancreas will be working overtime, and may have difficulty regulating insulin and blood sugar.

Apart from giving your pet diabetic dog food, you will also have to come up with a proper feeding system or schedule for them.

Pet owners need to regulate the food intake of a dog with diabetes.

Eating too much food can cause a spike in their insulin levels.

How often the pet is fed is also another factor.

A diabetic dog needs to eat two to three small meals a day instead of one large meal.

Again, you are trying to make sure insulin levels don’t rise dramatically, which can happen when a diabetic dog is fed one large meal.

Smaller meals help stabilize blood sugar levels and control insulin.

Try to give your pet fresh fruit and vegetables regularly because these can help stabilize blood sugar.

Ideally, fruit is served as a snack or as treats.

Don’t serve it with their main meal as it can upset their stomachs.

You can also give your pet a Vitamin E supplement.

Vitamin E has been known to help reduce insulin levels, but be sure to consult your veterinarian before adding it to your dog’s diet.

Feeding diabetic dog food is actually quite easy.

You simply need to know what you can give and what you should stay away from!

Tweet24Share38Pin8SendSend
Previous Post

Finding and Feeding Low Fat Dog Food

Next Post

Dog Allergy Relief through Switching Diets

Related Posts

Dog Cancer Symptoms The Main Cause and Signs To Watch Out For

Dog Cancer Symptoms: The Main Cause and Signs To Watch Out For

July 19, 2020
Dog Food Poisoning

Dog Food Poisoning: The Symptoms to Watch out For

June 3, 2020
Dog Allergy Relief through Switching Diets

Dog Allergy Relief through Switching Diets

June 1, 2020
Low Fat Dog Food

Finding and Feeding Low Fat Dog Food

May 28, 2020
Load More
Next Post
Dog Allergy Relief through Switching Diets

Dog Allergy Relief through Switching Diets

Dog Food Poisoning

Dog Food Poisoning: The Symptoms to Watch out For

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Post

  • Primal dog food

    What is Primal Dog Food?

    116 shares
    Share 46 Tweet 29
  • Finding Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs

    106 shares
    Share 42 Tweet 27
  • Fact Sheet about Dog Food Diet and the Eating Habits of Dogs

    104 shares
    Share 42 Tweet 26
  • The Importance of Detoxification before Switching to Raw Dog Food

    103 shares
    Share 41 Tweet 26
  • 4 Benefits of the Raw Dog Food Diet

    102 shares
    Share 41 Tweet 26
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ

© 2020 Raw Dog Food System - All Right Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Diet
  • Heath & Wellness
  • Nutrition

© 2020 Raw Dog Food System - All Right Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.